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Hopla Box
Developed by Bert Smets and the Center for Experiential Education
Four endearing little animals - Hopla the rabbit, Lola the cat, Onki the pig, and Nina the bear - introduce young children to four feelings: happy, sad, angry, and afraid. By thoroughly exploring these basic feelings, the Hopla Box prepares little ones for the more complex emotions they will experience as they grow. Through hands-on play, youngsters learn to recognize and express feelings (without getting upset), empathize with others, and read emotions through body language.
The Hopla Box includes:
Ages: 2-4
**Note: The plastic stands that hold up the Cardboard Cutout Characters constitute a choking hazard for children under 3 years of age. However, the Hopla Box is an excellent resource for SUPERVISED use with children as young as 2 because its nonverbal components are easy to understand.
Four endearing little animals - Hopla the rabbit, Lola the cat, Onki the pig, and Nina the bear - introduce young children to four feelings: happy, sad, angry, and afraid. By thoroughly exploring these basic feelings, the Hopla Box prepares little ones for the more complex emotions they will experience as they grow. Through hands-on play, youngsters learn to recognize and express feelings (without getting upset), empathize with others, and read emotions through body language.
The Hopla Box includes:
- 16 Situation Pictures
- 12 Hardcover Storybooks
- 4 Feelings Boxes
- 4 Posters
- 16 Cardboard Cutout Characters (double-sided with plastic feet for standing)
- 4 Masks
- A Feelings Wheel
- 40 Dominoes
- Instructions for 27 Group Activities
- Reproducible Activity Sheets
- Sturdy Storage Box with Handle
Ages: 2-4
**Note: The plastic stands that hold up the Cardboard Cutout Characters constitute a choking hazard for children under 3 years of age. However, the Hopla Box is an excellent resource for SUPERVISED use with children as young as 2 because its nonverbal components are easy to understand.
