{"product_id":"sunny-eco-sockettes","title":"Sunny – ECO Sockettes","description":"\u003cp\u003eSunny is a vibrant new addition to The Puppet Company's ECO Sockettes Rainbow Collection, made from 99% recycled materials. Measuring 38cm tall, Sunny is dressed in signature rainbow colours with embroidered eyes, a friendly face, and an eye-catching design that proudly celebrates inclusivity and diversity. A built-in squeaker in his tongue and a wide, expressive mouth make him an engaging and interactive tool for imaginative play, communication development, and PSHE activities. Suitable for children aged 18 months and above and loved by adults too, Sunny brings warmth, colour, and meaning to every setting he is used in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Sunny 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. Sunny's inclusive, joyful character creates an immediate sense of welcome and belonging, which is particularly valuable for children who have experienced anxiety, low confidence, or a sense of being different from their peers in educational settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe wide mouth and built-in squeaker encourage voice play, sound exploration, and expressive language, supporting phonological awareness and confidence in speaking. Sunny's rainbow design also provides a natural stimulus for colour vocabulary, descriptive language, and conversations about diversity and belonging - making him useful across both communication and broader curriculum activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Sunny works well in schools and early years settings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned to celebrate inclusivity and diversity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny was created specifically as part of The Puppet Company's Rainbow Collection to celebrate inclusivity. This makes him an excellent choice for schools committed to creating welcoming, inclusive environments, and a natural resource for PSHE sessions addressing equality, difference, and belonging.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports emotional wellbeing alongside communication:\u003c\/strong\u003e For children with dyslexia or other learning differences who may have experienced difficulty or frustration in educational settings, a puppet that embodies inclusivity and joy can have real emotional resonance. Sunny signals that every voice is welcome - a powerful message for communication work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile across activities:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny's rainbow character works across circle time, PSHE, storytelling, literacy interventions, and speech and language support sessions without requiring specific props or themed materials.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutstanding eco credentials:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from 99% recycled materials, Sunny is among the most sustainably produced puppets in the ECO Sockettes range, supporting schools and settings with strong environmental procurement policies.\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, Sunny works across Early Years Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, and older SEND support groups where inclusive, supportive communication environments are a priority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt home\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSunny is just as effective at home as he is in school. Parents supporting children with dyslexia or communication difficulties will find that his joyful, rainbow character creates a warm and welcoming context for reading aloud, storytelling, and language activities. Children who have had difficult experiences with communication in educational settings often respond particularly well to a character that feels celebratory and inclusive rather than pressured or corrective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy puppets support children with learning differences\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResearch and classroom experience consistently show that puppets reduce anxiety around speaking and reading tasks. For children with dyslexia, the demands of reading aloud or retelling a story can feel overwhelming, particularly if past experiences have been negative. When a puppet mediates the activity, children typically find it easier to engage, take turns, and experiment with language. Sunny's inclusive design adds an additional layer of emotional warmth to this, helping children feel genuinely welcomed and valued in their communication activities rather than simply supported. His 99% recycled construction also makes him a responsible, durable choice for settings that use puppets regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReady to add Sunny to your setting?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSunny 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Puppet Company Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57508758389118,"sku":"TA2397","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/Sunny-Sockettes-PC007401-1-scaled-1.jpg?v=1780567793","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/sunny-eco-sockettes","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}