Nervous Emotion Peg Doll, handmade in the USA!
We designed and painted a series of peg dolls for our 3rd grader with autism. We use them for emotion recognition, pretend play (acting out conversations consistent with the emotion), social skills practice, and just plain fun!
EMOTION:
--This doll could mean something a little different to everyone. For us, this is the NERVOUS doll, which is a "sick to your tummy" green color.
--Having a "nervous" doll was important to recognize, as the anxiety of nervousness would come and go unnoticed, and then transition into anger. All we then saw then was the anger, which is what we then focused on (unsurprisingly unsuccessfully most of the time). By learning to identify and deal with the nervousness, we began preventing the transition to anger.
--For you, this could be something different - maybe for you this doll is Sick, Anxious, etc.
--Having a "nervous" doll was important to recognize, as the anxiety of nervousness would come and go unnoticed, and then transition into anger. All we then saw then was the anger, which is what we then focused on (unsurprisingly unsuccessfully most of the time). By learning to identify and deal with the nervousness, we began preventing the transition to anger.
--For you, this could be something different - maybe for you this doll is Sick, Anxious, etc.
SIZE:
--Measures 1.25 inches tall, 1.5 inches in diameter.
MATERIALS
Turned hardwood doll painted with AP certified non-toxic paints, sealed with multiple coats of natural shellac to create a doll that will last!
ORNAMENT OPTION
For no extra charge, we can turn this into an ornament for you! We'll add a screw eye to the top of the head and hanging loop (see detail photos for an example). Simply select the option above!
All our collections are unique to us - they are designed and hand painted start to finish right here in the Pacific Northwest, ensuring a unique gift that can't be found in any department store. When you purchase one of these dolls, you're buying a little piece of art right out of an artist's studio!
HANDMADE DISCLAIMER
This item is handmade start to finish right here in the USA - it is NOT a mass-produced factory reproduction. We use quality materials and meticulous attention to detail to ensure you a lasting treasure. Please expect minor differences item to item, as are to be expected from natural materials and the freehand process.
TURNAROUND TIME
Doll is painted to order, see above for current time needed to make your item.
RETURNS/CANCELLATIONS
No returns on personalized or custom dolls. No cancellations after 24 hours of custom orders, as we will have already ordered the supplies and/or started the work.
NEED MORE? DIFFERENT COLOR?
No problem! We can easily make as many as you need - just contact us with what you have in mind, and to find out the processing time for your unique custom order. We can also do minor color changes at no extra cost.**
SAFETY
This toy is not for unsupervised play by a child who still puts things in his/her mouth. The general rule of thumb is that anything that can fit inside a toilet paper tube can be a choking hazard. Ages 3 and up is recommended, but you know your child best, use your own good judgement!
Updated October 5, 2019.
