Kitty is a charming ECO Sockettes hand puppet from The Puppet Company, made from 99% recycled materials. Measuring 38cm tall, Kitty features bright pink and purple fabric with contrasting blue details, adorable eyelashes, embroidered eyes, and a friendly face full of personality. A built-in squeaker in her tongue and a wide, expressive mouth make her a fun and interactive tool for imaginative play, storytelling, and communication development. Suitable for children aged 18 months and above and loved by adults too, Kitty is a beloved part of the ECO Sockettes collection.

How Kitty helps with communication and learning

For children with dyslexia, speech and language difficulties, or other learning differences, puppets offer a low-pressure route into spoken language. When a child speaks through or to a puppet, the anxiety of direct communication reduces, making it easier to practise words, sentences, and ideas. Kitty's vivid, eye-catching design draws children in immediately, and her expressive features give plenty of scope for children to develop character voices, emotions, and storytelling scenarios around her.

The wide mouth and built-in squeaker actively encourage voice play, sound exploration, and expressive language, supporting phonological awareness and confidence in speaking. Kitty's bold colours and distinctive eyelashes make her easy to spot and identify within a collection of puppets, which is particularly useful in busy classroom settings where children benefit from clear, consistent visual cues.

Why Kitty works well in schools and early years settings

• Immediately engaging design: Kitty's bright pink and purple colouring and adorable eyelashes give her strong visual appeal, making her effective at capturing children's attention at the start of sessions and maintaining engagement throughout literacy and communication activities.
• Versatile across activities: Kitty's open-ended character works well across a range of contexts including circle time, storytelling, emotional literacy, role play, and speech and language intervention, without requiring specific props or themes to be effective.
• Reduces speaking anxiety: Puppets create a helpful distance between the child and the activity, making participation more accessible for reluctant speakers and children who find direct communication difficult.
• Outstanding eco credentials: Made from 99% recycled materials, Kitty is among the most sustainably produced puppets in the ECO Sockettes range, making her a strong choice for schools and settings with environmental procurement policies.
• Suitable across EYFS, KS1, and SEND settings: With an age range starting from 18 months, Kitty works across Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, and older SEND support groups where puppet-based activities remain a valued intervention tool.

At home

Kitty is just as effective at home as she is in school. Parents supporting children with dyslexia or communication difficulties will find that her striking, colourful design tends to win children over quickly, making reading aloud, sound practice, and storytelling activities far more inviting. The squeaker reliably gets a reaction from younger children and has a habit of bringing even reluctant participants into the activity.

Why puppets support children with learning differences

Research and classroom experience consistently show that puppets reduce anxiety around speaking and reading tasks. For children with dyslexia, the cognitive demands of reading aloud or retelling a story can feel overwhelming. When a puppet mediates the activity, children typically find it easier to engage, take turns, and experiment with language without fear of getting things wrong. Speech and language therapists regularly incorporate puppets into structured intervention sessions for exactly this reason, and Kitty's 99% recycled construction makes her a responsible choice for settings that use puppets frequently.

Ready to add Kitty to your setting?

Kitty the ECO Sockettes hand puppet is available now at The Dyslexia Shop. If you are buying for a school, nursery, or organisation and would like to discuss a bulk order, please contact the team directly.

• Made from 99% recycled materials: One of the most sustainably produced puppets in The Puppet Company's ECO Sockettes range, supporting environmentally responsible purchasing for schools and families.
• Built-in tongue squeaker: Encourages interactive play and draws children into vocal and communication activities naturally.
• Wide expressive mouth: Supports voice exploration, sound play, and storytelling, making Kitty a practical tool for speech and language work.
• Striking character design: Bright pink and purple fabric with contrasting blue details, adorable eyelashes, and embroidered eyes - vivid and immediately engaging in both group and one-to-one settings.
• Dimensions: Height 38cm x Width 14cm x Length 13cm.
• Materials: 99% recycled knitted textile fabric.
• Age suitability: Suitable for children aged 18 months and above; appropriate for adults in professional and therapeutic settings.
• What's included: 1 x Kitty ECO Sockettes hand puppet.
• Brand: The Puppet Company
• SKU/MPN: PC007028

• What is the Kitty ECO Sockettes puppet?
  Kitty ECO Sockettes is a 38cm hand puppet from The Puppet Company, made from 99% recycled materials. She features bright pink and purple fabric with contrasting blue details, adorable eyelashes, embroidered eyes, and a built-in tongue squeaker, and is suitable for children aged 18 months and above.
• How does the Kitty puppet help children with dyslexia or communication difficulties?
  The Kitty ECO Sockettes puppet helps children with dyslexia and communication difficulties by reducing the anxiety around direct speaking. Her vivid, eye-catching design draws children in immediately, and her expressive features give children plenty of scope to develop character voices, emotions, and storytelling scenarios. The wide mouth and squeaker make voice exploration engaging rather than pressured.
• What age is the Kitty ECO Sockettes puppet suitable for?
  The Kitty ECO Sockettes puppet is suitable for children aged 18 months and above. She is used by early years practitioners, Key Stage 1 teachers, and SEND support staff, and is equally appropriate for adults using Kitty in a therapeutic or professional context.
• Is the Kitty puppet suitable for classroom or school use?
  Yes, the Kitty ECO Sockettes puppet is well suited to classroom use. Her versatile, open-ended character works across circle time, storytelling, emotional literacy, role play, and speech and language intervention sessions without requiring specific props or themed materials to be effective.
• Is the Kitty ECO Sockettes puppet eco-friendly?
  Yes, Kitty is made from 99% recycled materials, placing her among the most sustainably produced puppets in The Puppet Company's ECO Sockettes range. She is an excellent choice for schools and settings with environmental or sustainable procurement policies.
• Can the Kitty puppet be used in speech and language therapy?
  Yes, hand puppets including the Kitty ECO Sockettes are widely used by speech and language therapists and SENCOs to support children with communication difficulties. Puppets reduce the anxiety of direct speaking, making it easier for children to practise vocabulary, expressive language, character voices, and conversational turn-taking in a relaxed and enjoyable setting.
• How big is the Kitty ECO Sockettes puppet?
  Kitty measures 38cm in height, 14cm in width, and 13cm in length. This size makes her comfortable to fit over an adult hand and visible enough for group storytelling and classroom activities.
• Does the Kitty ECO Sockettes puppet have a squeaker?
  Yes, Kitty has a built-in squeaker in her tongue. The squeaker encourages interactive play and is particularly effective at engaging younger children and drawing reluctant speakers into vocal and communication activities.