{"product_id":"lipstick-eco-sockettes","title":"Lipstick – ECO Sockettes","description":"\u003cp\u003eLipstick 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Lipstick helps with communication and learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Lipstick works well in schools and early years settings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExceptional theatrical appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports drama and performance approaches to literacy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces speaking anxiety through performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade from 96% recycled materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lipstick supports sustainable and environmentally responsible purchasing for schools and settings committed to reducing their environmental footprint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable across EYFS, KS1, and SEND settings:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLipstick 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Puppet Company Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57508649664894,"sku":"TA2388","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/Lipstick-Eco-Sockettes-PC007004-1-copy-3-scaled-1.jpg?v=1780566280","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/lipstick-eco-sockettes","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}