Lipstick is a bold and theatrical ECO Sockettes hand puppet from The Puppet Company, made from 96% recycled materials. Measuring 38cm tall, Lipstick features a striking pink and yellow body, red embroidered lipstick, and a bright pink feathery headpiece that gives her an immediately dramatic presence. A built-in squeaker in her tongue and a wide, expressive mouth make her an interactive and engaging tool for imaginative play, character work, and communication development. Suitable for children aged 18 months and above and loved by adults too, Lipstick is one of the most distinctive characters in the ECO Sockettes collection.

How Lipstick 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. Lipstick's theatrical, larger-than-life character is particularly well suited to drama-based approaches to communication, where children are invited to perform, exaggerate, and experiment with voice and expression rather than focus on accuracy.

This kind of low-stakes, high-engagement approach is especially valuable for children with dyslexia, for whom the performative nature of reading aloud or retelling stories can feel exposing. Lipstick turns the act of speaking into a performance, which shifts the child's focus from fear of error to enjoyment of expression. The wide mouth and squeaker actively support this, encouraging bold vocal play and confident, expressive communication.

Why Lipstick works well in schools and early years settings

• Exceptional theatrical appeal: Lipstick's feathery headpiece, red lipstick detail, and bold colouring make her one of the most dramatically striking characters in the ECO Sockettes range. She commands attention immediately, making her highly effective for drama-based literacy activities, performance poetry, and expressive language sessions.
• Supports drama and performance approaches to literacy: Drama-based approaches are well evidenced for supporting children with dyslexia, helping them engage with text, narrative, and language in a physical and expressive way. Lipstick's theatrical character makes her a natural anchor for this kind of work.
• Reduces speaking anxiety through performance: By framing communication as performance rather than assessment, Lipstick creates space for children to experiment with voice, volume, and expression without the fear of getting things wrong.
• Made from 96% recycled materials: Lipstick supports sustainable and environmentally responsible purchasing for schools and settings committed to reducing their environmental footprint.
• Suitable across EYFS, KS1, and SEND settings: With an age range starting from 18 months, Lipstick works across Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, and older SEND support groups where drama, role play, and puppet-based activities remain effective engagement tools.

At home

Lipstick is just as effective at home as she is in school. Parents supporting children with dyslexia or communication difficulties will find that her bold, theatrical character can

• Made from 96% recycled materials: Part of The Puppet Company's ECO Sockettes range, supporting sustainable and 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, bold vocal play, and storytelling, making Lipstick a practical tool for drama-based speech and language work.
• Theatrical character design: Bold pink and yellow body, red embroidered lipstick detail, and bright pink feathery headpiece - one of the most visually dramatic characters in the ECO Sockettes range.
• Dimensions: Height 38cm x Width 14cm x Length 13cm.
• Age suitability: Suitable for children aged 18 months and above; appropriate for adults in professional and therapeutic settings.
• What's included: 1 x Lipstick ECO Sockettes hand puppet.
• Brand: The Puppet Company
• SKU/MPN: PC007024

• What is the Lipstick ECO Sockettes puppet?
  Lipstick ECO Sockettes is a 38cm hand puppet from The Puppet Company, made from 96% recycled materials. She features a bold pink and yellow body, red embroidered lipstick, a bright pink feathery headpiece, and a built-in tongue squeaker, and is suitable for children aged 18 months and above. Lipstick is one of the most theatrical and visually striking characters in the ECO Sockettes range.
• How does the Lipstick puppet help children with dyslexia or communication difficulties?
  The Lipstick ECO Sockettes puppet helps children with dyslexia and communication difficulties by framing speaking as performance rather than assessment. Her dramatic, theatrical character invites bold vocal play, exaggerated expression, and character work, which reduces the anxiety around speaking and helps children experiment with language confidently. Drama-based approaches are well evidenced for supporting children with dyslexia, and Lipstick is a natural tool for this kind of work.
• What age is the Lipstick ECO Sockettes puppet suitable for?
  The Lipstick 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 Lipstick in a theatrical, therapeutic, or professional context.
• Is the Lipstick puppet suitable for classroom or school use?
  Yes, the Lipstick ECO Sockettes puppet is well suited to classroom use. Her theatrical character makes her particularly effective for drama-based literacy activities, performance poetry, expressive language sessions, and circle time. She is also a strong choice for any setting using arts-based approaches to support children with dyslexia or communication difficulties.
• Is the Lipstick ECO Sockettes puppet eco-friendly?
  Yes, Lipstick is made from 96% recycled materials as part of The Puppet Company's ECO Sockettes range. The range is designed for buyers and settings who want to make environmentally responsible purchasing choices without compromising on quality or character.
• Can the Lipstick puppet be used in speech and language therapy?
  Yes, hand puppets including the Lipstick ECO Sockettes are used by speech and language therapists and SENCOs to support children with communication difficulties. Lipstick's theatrical personality is particularly effective for encouraging bold vocal expression, volume control, and expressive intonation - areas that drama-based therapy often targets directly.
• How big is the Lipstick ECO Sockettes puppet?
  Lipstick measures 38cm in height, 14cm in width, and 13cm in length. This size makes her comfortable to fit over an adult hand and visually striking enough for performance, group storytelling, and classroom activities.
• Does the Lipstick ECO Sockettes puppet have a squeaker?
  Yes, Lipstick has a built-in squeaker in her tongue. The squeaker encourages interactive play and adds to her theatrical appeal, making her particularly effective at engaging children in bold, expressive vocal activities.