The Wooden People Of The World Play Set is an engaging, open-ended cultural resource designed to introduce children to diversity, family dynamics, and global communities through imaginative small-world play. Beautifully crafted from tropical hardwood, this set features detailed wooden figures representing European, African, and Asian/Oriental family groups across three distinct generations—grandparents, parents, and children.

Comprising three complete families with eight members each (24 figures total), this high-capacity set gives young learners the opportunity to explore multi-generational relationships, cultural appreciation, and creative storytelling. Standing at a comfortable 9–10 cm in height, each painted hardwood figure is scaled for small hands to grasp, move, and position effortlessly during solo or group play activities.

Built to withstand daily use in busy early years environments, these durable, smooth-finished wooden figures serve as an essential tool for personal, social, and emotional development (PSED), encouraging empathy, communication, and inclusive conversation in preschools, day nurseries, and primary classrooms.

Key Features

Product Type & Set Content

• 24-Piece Multi-Generational Set: Includes 3 distinct family groups (European, African, and Asian/Oriental), each containing 8 members spanning 3 generations (grandparents, parents, and children).
• Diverse Cultural Representation: Promotes inclusion, cultural awareness, and positive identity reflection through realistic, friendly painted designs.

Craftsmanship & Tactile Design

• Durable Tropical Hardwood: Made from high-quality, solid tropical hardwood to endure continuous handling and play in educational settings.
• Ergonomic Handheld Size: Figures stand 9–10 cm tall with stable bases, making them easy for toddlers and young children to stand up and manipulate.
• Smooth & Safe Finish: Features smooth edges and child-safe, non-toxic painted details for safe, tactile exploration.

Developmental & Educational Value

• Supports Early Years PSED: Helps children discuss family structures, relationships, emotions, and global diversity.
• Fosters Language & Storytelling: Encourages rich imaginative dialogue, vocabulary expansion, and social role-play during small-world activities.

Benefits

• Promotes Inclusive Learning: Helps early years educators introduce topics of diversity, community, and global cultures naturally through play.
• Long-Lasting Wooden Quality: Solid wood construction offers long-term durability superior to standard plastic figurines.
• Versatile Small-World Accessory: Pairs seamlessly with dollhouses, wooden block sets, play mats, and vehicle tracks.

Ideal For

• Day nurseries, preschools, and reception classrooms building inclusive small-world play areas.
• Childminders and home playrooms focusing on social-emotional and cultural learning.
• SEN practitioners and speech & language therapists for role-play and communication activities.

Specifications

• Product Name: Wooden People Of The World Play Set
• Set Includes: 3 Families (24 total figures)
• Cultural Representation: European, African, and Asian/Oriental Families
• Dimensions: Figures H 9 cm – 10 cm
• Material: Painted solid tropical hardwood
• Recommended Age: 3 Years +
• Safety Certification: Tested and certified to UKCA, CE, and EN71 European toy safety standards

Delivery

Dispatched quickly with standard UK delivery options available at checkout. Tested and approved for early years educational settings and home learning.

The delivery charge for orders under £25 is £5.95. For orders of £25 and over, delivery is Free of charge.

We currently offer delivery services to addresses within the United Kingdom (UK). For international delivery please see the section below below.

If all your items ordered are "In Stock" has been chosen, you should receive them within 5 - 7 days.

Although we will make every reasonable effort to ensure your Products are dispatched and delivered within the stated timescales, we cannot guarantee that they will not be affected by unforeseen issues affecting the manufacturer of the Product or our delivery partners. If we are unable to meet the estimated dispatch or delivery date, we will contact you with a revised estimated date.

Your delivery will be completed when our couriers deliver the products to the address you gave us. If no one is available at your address to take delivery, our couriers will leave you a note with information about how to rearrange delivery. If you have not accepted delivery after two attempts by us, we may treat the contract as having been cancelled by you in accordance with the terms of clause 9 of our Terms and Conditions.

INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY

To avoid risk of damage, most international orders will be sent on pallets with a minimum order quantity of 1 pallet. A limited number of products are also available as non palletised orders. 

Kindly note that any customs charges are the responsibility of the customer to arrange and pay for.

You can obtain a quote for international delivery by contacting us directly as follows:

Email: care@educationaltoys.co.uk

Quotes will be calculated as follows:
Pallet only orders

• Price of products
• Delivery cost
• Pallet charge  
• Orders under £500 will be subject to an admin fee

Non pallet orders

• Price of products
• Delivery cost
• Orders under £500 will be subject to admin fee