One of my favorite Ukrainian fairy tales, “The Mitten,” inspired this special sensory collection. This beloved story of kindness, sharing, and community comes to life through hands-on play, inviting little ones to recreate the magic of animals seeking shelter from the cold.
At the heart of the set is a beautifully 3D-printed Mitten Tray, designed to be filled with cozy animals. The mitten comes as a two-piece set — a base and a lid — which can be used together or separately for open-ended play. Add soft or fluffy materials to create a warm winter shelter, just like in the story.
✨ What’s Included in the Full Set:
• Mitten Tray (2 pieces – base & lid)
• 8 woodland animals: mole, rabbit, owl, badger, hedgehog, fox, bear, and mouse
• 2 styles of Ukrainian-inspired decorative pieces — perfect for threading, bracelets, decorating the mitten, or sensory exploration
✨ Why We Love It:
• Encourages storytelling, imaginative play, and cultural learning
• Perfect for winter sensory setups, small-world play, or quiet time
• Teaches sharing, cooperation, and empathy through play
• Open-ended design for endless creativity
Safety
• Animals are suitable for ages 2+
• Decorative threading pieces contain small parts — 3+ only, adult supervision required
Shipping Note:
We have 30 ready-to-ship kits available. If your order includes additional items, it will ship after January 6th.
Designed and printed with love by us in California 🤍
A timeless story, thoughtfully brought to life for little hands.
Ways to Play with The Mitten
• Retell the classic Ukrainian fairy tale using the animals
• Create a cozy winter shelter using cotton, felt, rice, or wool
• Explore dry sensory play with grains, beans, or pom poms
• Try wet or fizzy play with water, ice, or baking soda
• Practice counting as each animal joins the mitten
• Sort animals by size or woodland habitat
• Use the mitten lid as a separate tray for small-world scenes
Let imagination lead — there’s no wrong way to play.
Storytelling Prompt (Perfect for Homeschool or Quiet Time)
“Once upon a snowy day…”
Who dropped the mitten?
Which animal finds it first?
Will there be room for one more?
Encourage your child to:
• Describe each animal
• Predict what happens next
• Create a new ending to the story
• Act out feelings like kindness, sharing, and patience
A beautiful way to build language skills, empathy, and creativity.
Care Instructions
• Safe for dry, wet, and fizzy sensory play
• Wash with warm water after use
• Do not soak for long periods
• Dry thoroughly before storage
• Store away from direct heat or sunlight
Printed with plant-based PLA for mindful play