Real Life Inclusive Families - Pack of 18

Celebrate real people and real families with this beautifully crafted set of 18 self-standing wooden figures, thoughtfully designed to reflect diversity, inclusion, and representation in small world play. Featuring Black, Asian, White, and Mixed Ethnic Group families, this set includes the first small world play collection to represent a mixed ethnic group family—an important step towards creating truly inclusive early years environments.

Crafted from smooth wood and standing up to 14cm tall, these small world people are perfect for EYFS hands to position, move, and bring to life. Use them in your , alongside , houses, and small world play sets to spark meaningful storytelling, connection, and real-world understanding.

Ideal for EYFS small world areas, this set supports language development, personal, social and emotional learning, and identity-building through open-ended role play. Children can explore family life, relationships, and cultural identity in a safe, respectful, and imaginative way.

A valuable addition to any small world nursery setup—because every child deserves to see their world represented in play. One set, endless stories, and a very welcome step towards everyday inclusion.

Features

• 18 Wooden Figures: A complete set featuring a diverse range of family members, including Black, Asian, White, and Mixed Ethnic Group families.
• Self-Standing Design: Each figure is free-standing, making them easy to position and move during small world play.
• Max Height 14cm: Sized perfectly for EYFS small world areas, large enough for expressive play while still easy to handle.
• Smooth Wooden Finish: Made from durable, tactile wood with rounded edges for safe, everyday use.
• Realistic, Inclusive Representation: Designed to reflect a broad range of ethnicities and family dynamics, supporting inclusive storytelling in small world nursery settings.

Benefits

• Promotes Inclusion and Representation: Helps children see themselves and others reflected in small world play, fostering a sense of belonging and respect.
• Supports Personal, Social and Emotional Development: Encourages conversations around family, identity, and relationships in a safe and meaningful context.
• Enhances Language and Communication Skills: Inspires storytelling, role play, and dialogue, boosting expressive and receptive language.
• Encourages Empathy and Understanding: Builds awareness of different family structures and cultural backgrounds, supporting emotional literacy and social skills.
• Open-Ended Creative Play: Enables children to explore real-life experiences and social scenarios through imaginative EYFS small world activities.