{"product_id":"tender-leaf-toys-whats-up-bag","title":"Tender Leaf Toys What's Up Bag","description":"\u003ch1\u003eTender Leaf Toys What's Up Bag\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHelp Children Understand, Express and Talk About Their Feelings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eTender Leaf Toys What's Up Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e is a thoughtful educational resource designed to help children recognise, understand, and communicate their emotions in a fun, visual, and engaging way. Featuring a wide variety of facial expressions, this beautifully crafted wooden emotions set encourages children to identify how they feel, especially when they find it difficult to express their emotions in words.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for use at home, in nurseries, schools, therapy settings, and childcare environments, the What's Up Bag offers a gentle, supportive way to foster emotional literacy, self-awareness, and positive communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether used during circle time, one-to-one discussions, or everyday conversations, this versatile resource helps children build confidence in recognising and talking about their feelings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEncourage Emotional Literacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnderstanding emotions is an important part of every child's social and emotional development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe What's Up Bag helps children learn 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