Makin' Faces Pineapple

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The Makin' Faces Pineapple is a playful and engaging resource designed to help children explore emotions and self-expression through hands-on fun. This two-sided, tropical friend i nvites young learners to create a wide range of facial expressions using a variety of interchangeable mouths, eyes, eyebrows, and hands. Ideal for supporting early social-emotional development, the Makin' Faces Pineapple helps children recognise, name, and discuss feelings in themselves and others.Children can build one or two faces at a time, encouraging comparison and conversation about different emotions. All of the pieces store neatly inside the pineapple - just lift the top off for easy pack away. The included guide offers practical tips for introducing social-emotional learning (SEL) concepts through interactive play.Includes: 1 two-sided pineapple, interchangeable mouths, eyes, eyebrows, hands, and SEL guideEducational Benefits: Builds emotional literacy by helping children identify and express different emotions Encourages social interaction and empathy through face-building and discussions Supports language development as children describe the expressions they create Enhances fine motor skills through manipulation of small pieces Classroom & play activity ideas: Use during morning meetings as a fun way for children to show how they're feeling Set up an emotions station where children create different expressions and describe them Pair with storytelling-ask children to create a face that matches a character's emotion Introduce simple role-play scenarios and have children show how the pineapple would feel Safety & Information: Ages: Suitable for children aged 3+ years Measurements: Assembled pineapple approx. 10(W) x 8(L) x 16(H) cm Pieces store inside the pineapple for easy clean-up and storage Made from durable, child-safe materials designed for repeated classroom use Show more