Grapat Dec Kind Folks No 8 Storytelling Guide

By Honeybee Toys | Published: 2026-10-29

Category: How-to Guides

Learn how to use Grapat Dec Kind Folks No 8 for storytelling. Step-by-step ideas for open-ended play with these expressive wooden figures.

Quick answer

Use Grapat Dec Kind Folks No 8 as character pieces in small-world storytelling. Their different facial expressions help children explore emotions and build narratives during open-ended play.

Why these figures work for storytelling

Each figure has a distinct hand-painted expression—happy, thoughtful, or surprised. This gives children immediate emotional cues to build a story around, unlike neutral wooden figures that require more imagination to assign feelings.

The included thread lets you hang them on a parcel or in a play scene, adding a visual layer to the narrative. They are small enough to fit into a dollhouse, fairy garden, or loose parts tray.

Storytelling steps with Dec Kind Folks

Introduce the characters: Place the three figures in front of your child. Ask them to describe each expression—happy, sad, surprised. Let them name the figures and decide who they are (e.g., a friend, a wizard, a neighbor). Avoid telling your child what the expressions mean; let them interpret freely.
Set the scene: Use loose parts like fabric scraps, wooden coins, or blocks to create a setting. A blue scarf can be a river, a few blocks can be a house. Place the figures in the scene and ask, 'What happens next?' Keep the scene simple; too many props can overwhelm the story.
Build a problem or event: Prompt with a simple conflict: 'The happy figure lost something. How do the others help?' Let your child move the figures and speak for them. The different expressions naturally suggest reactions. If the story stalls, ask one figure a question: 'What do you think, surprised one?'
Use the hanging thread: Tie the thread to a branch, a peg doll stand, or a ribbon on a gift. This lets the figures 'fly' or 'look down' on the scene, adding a new perspective to the narrative. Supervise young children with the thread to avoid tangling or chewing.
End the story together: Ask your child to decide how the story ends. They might have all figures hug, go to sleep, or discover something new. This closure reinforces narrative structure. Resist the urge to 'correct' the ending; any resolution is valid in imaginative play.

Product details

Grapat Dec Kind Folks No 8: Three hand-painted wooden ornaments with different facial expressions. Includes thread for hanging. The varied expressions give children ready-made emotional starting points for stories, and the thread allows them to incorporate the figures into festive or everyday scenes.
Grapat Dec Kind Folks No 8