People of the World Wooden Playset – 18 Piece Multicultural Figures

Celebrate diversity and encourage meaningful conversations with the People of the World Wooden Playset – 18 Piece Set, a colourful and engaging resource designed for classrooms, early learning centres, and play-based learning environments. This beautifully illustrated wooden set features 18 children from around the world, each depicted in vibrant traditional clothing representing different cultures and communities.

Crafted from durable wood and sized perfectly for small hands, these pieces invite children to explore stories, cultures, and identities through imaginative play. The diverse characters help spark discussions about belonging, equality, and cultural understanding, supporting children as they learn about the world and their place within it.

Each piece is brightly illustrated and easy to handle, making them ideal for storytelling, small world play, and inclusive learning activities that encourage empathy and curiosity.

Why Educators Love Them:

• Encourages conversations about diversity, culture, and belonging
• Supports inclusive learning and global awareness
• Durable wooden pieces designed for classroom use
• Perfect for storytelling, imaginative play, and small world activities
• Helps children develop empathy and understanding of different communities

How to Use Them:

• Use during storytelling or group discussions about culture and identity
• Add to small world play setups or dramatic play areas
• Encourage children to create stories about people from different places
• Pair with maps, globes, or cultural learning units
• Use as prompts for discussions about community, equality, and belonging

Details:

• Set of 18 wooden people figures
• Features children from a variety of cultures around the world
• Largest piece approx. 7cm x 4cm
• Smallest piece approx. 5.5cm x 2cm
• Brightly illustrated wooden design
• Suitable for ages 3+