{"product_id":"twinkle-eco-sockettes","title":"Twinkle – ECO Sockettes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwinkle ECO Sockettes Unicorn Hand Puppet by The Puppet Company\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Puppet Company Twinkle ECO Sockettes Unicorn is a 38cm hand puppet designed for children aged 18 months and over. Made from eco-friendly materials, Twinkle is a magical unicorn character featuring a sparkling horn, vibrant striped patterns, a friendly embroidered face, and a squeaky tongue. She is designed to inspire imaginative play, creative storytelling, and oral language development in young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Twinkle supports learning and communication\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePuppets are a well-established tool for supporting early communication and language development. Children who find it difficult to speak up directly — including those with dyslexia, speech and language needs, or social communication differences — often find it easier to engage and talk through a puppet character. Twinkle's colourful, magical personality makes her especially effective as a creative prompt for storytelling, vocabulary building, and expressive language activities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHer squeaky tongue adds an element of playful surprise that draws children in and keeps them engaged. The ECO Sockette format means she fits over the hand like a sock puppet, making her intuitive to use from the very first moment. At 38cm, she is a comfortable and manageable size for small hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Twinkle works well in schools and classrooms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWide age range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable from 18 months, Twinkle works across nursery, EYFS, and Key Stage 1 settings without needing separate products for different age groups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupports speech and language development:\u003c\/strong\u003e Puppets are used by speech and language therapists and class teachers to encourage verbal communication in children who are reluctant to speak or who are building confidence with language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiteracy and storytelling across the curriculum:\u003c\/strong\u003e A unicorn character provides a natural hook for fantasy and narrative writing, creative drama, and reading comprehension activities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady to use immediately:\u003c\/strong\u003e No setup or special skills required — any adult or child can pick Twinkle up and start playing, making her easy to deploy in busy classroom environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEco-conscious resource:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made from eco-friendly materials, Twinkle is a responsible purchase that supports school sustainability goals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBrilliant for home use too\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eParents looking for a gift that sparks imagination and encourages active, screen-free play will find Twinkle genuinely engaging. Children with dyslexia or learning differences often thrive with play-based activities, and a puppet character can turn storytelling, reading practice, and creative expression into something they actively look forward to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy puppets support early learning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eResearch and professional guidance from organisations including the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists consistently highlight the value of play-based learning and puppetry in supporting communication and literacy skills. For children with dyslexia, developing strong oral language alongside reading is particularly important, and puppets provide a low-pressure, high-engagement way to build both confidence and capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA thoughtful, purposeful addition to any collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are building a classroom puppet resource, looking for a speech and language support tool, or searching for a gift that will genuinely be played with, Twinkle is a lovely choice. Take a look, and get in touch if you have any questions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Puppet Company Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57514533060990,"sku":"TA2400","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/6560\/6649\/files\/Twinkle-680x680.jpg?v=1780651642","url":"https:\/\/www.thedyslexiashop.co.uk\/products\/twinkle-eco-sockettes","provider":"The Dyslexia Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}