• Use a range of props, puppets, dolls, and books to encourage children to notice and talk about similarities and differences in the world.
• EYFS, Personal, Social & Emotional Development
• Notice and ask questions about differences, such as skin colour, types of hair, gender, special needs and disabilities, religion and so on.
• EYFS, Understanding the World
• Talk about the lives of the people around them and their roles in society.
• EYFS, Personal, Social & Emotional Development
• Help children explore situations from different points of view.
• EYFS, Communication & Language
• Encourages children to take on different roles in imaginative play.
• These anatomically correct dolls are a useful addition to any early years role play area.
• Promotes diversity, empathy, and language skills through inclusive, imaginative play in early years role play.
• These anatomically correct dolls are an excellent tool for early years role play, encouraging understanding of diversity and inclusion. Children can notice and celebrate differences such as skin colour, hair types, and gender, promoting personal, social, and emotional development in line with the EYFS curriculum.
• Incorporating these dolls into classroom activities supports children in exploring various societal roles and perspectives, enhancing their understanding of the people around them. This complements the EYFS aim to broaden children's awareness of societal roles. The dolls also encourages communication and language skills through imaginative play, allowing children to confidently navigate diverse roles.
These dolls support teaching empathy and cultural awareness, reflecting real-world diversity in an inclusive play environment. They are helpful in enabling children to develop a better understanding of the world and their place within it.