Best Joyk Empathy Doll – Sofia Dolls & Accessories|People & Communities

Overview

• Encourages children to explore emotions and diversity through imaginative play, enhancing personal and social skills.

• Practitioners need effective tools to enhance children’s emotional intelligence. Sofia, the empathy doll allows children to integrating into early years role play. It facilitates discussions on diversity, like skin colour and hair types, helping children understand the world better. With anatomical detailing this soft doll can be used as an aid to help children understand bodies or be used when learning about PSHE.

• By using Sofia, educators support the EYFS curriculum’s focus on recognising similarities and differences, enhancing personal, social, and emotional development. It also boosts communication and language skills as children engage in imaginative play with various roles and scenarios.

• Sofia encourages creative self-expression through pretend play, deepening children’s understanding of diverse cultures and backgrounds. This supports the EYFS goal of encouraging an inclusive learning environment with props and resources. The resource’s design prompts children to ask questions and engage in meaningful conversations, enriching their educational journey.

Supports the National Curriculum

Overview

Age Range

Suitable for age 12 months and up

Care Instructions

For hygiene reasons and to avoid discolouration please note it is best to wash the dolls separately., , To avoid any damage, wash the dolls at a maximum of 30°C using the hand wash setting on the machine or alternatively wash the dolls by hand. , , For extra protection and disinfection, an antibacterial laundry cleanser may be used together with a mild detergent for both machine washing and hand washing. , , Place the empathy doll in a netted laundry bag, and protect the hair in particular with a stocking. , , Wash coloured garments separately and according to the washing instructions on the respective labels. The Joyk empathy dolls clothes should be washed at a maximum of 30°C and separately to other garments. , , Minor stains and the build up of dirt can be removed by giving a sponge bath with an anti-bacterial laundry cleanser and using warm water and a sponge. , , Roll the washed doll in a towel to absorb excess water. , , If necessary, gently shake the doll’s body, especially the hair, to bring the doll´s hair and body back to shape and in place. , , Now the doll can be laid out to dry on a dry towel or hung carefully on the clothesline by both feet.

Sizes and Measurements

Height

65 cm

Dimensions

H65cm