2021 Toys and Recommendations
Are you ready for the holidays, or looking for some ideas? And here are some of the some of the pieces that were new to our family, or that the kids were particularly drawn to this year
Waldorf
Open Ended Toys: Picks for Bigger Kids
Starting a wooden toys collection is a daunting task–and so is growing a collection as your kids get older–what to buy next? Here are some of our favorites for bigger kid.
Homeschool–Use Your Toys!
Is your district doing in-person school in the fall? Ours has announced that we will start the year with fully remote learning, and this is… Read More »Homeschool–Use Your Toys!
Picking a Rainbow Stacker
Rainbow stackers are delightful—they are art when they’re on the shelf, and can be anything from scenery to fancy balancing acts in play. There are many options, but it’s worth considering the function of the rainbow in your home before making a purchase.
Measuring Time During Social Distancing
How have you been helping your kids keep track of time during social distancing? We’ve started using this Calendar from Mirus Toys.
Why Wooden Toys?
The texture of wooden toys is reassuring and solid in a way that plastic never manages to be. It its warm and feels alive to the touch—its inviting. They ask to be handled and played with, and are delightful to hold.
Why Open-Ended Toys? Are my Kids the right age?
We’ve always loved blocks and got our first sets of Grimms blocks when the kids were 3/newborn, and for years they’ve been loved and played with. In the last couple of years, we’ve added loose parts, peg people, and some wooden figures.