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 Play, especially active, creative, and educational, helps children develop such basic social and academic skills as concentration, problem solving, communication, and cooperation. Trough play, children learn physical skills, language, social skills and play also shapes child's personality.

Given the developmental benefits of toys in child's life, it makes sense to choose the toys wisely. Toys are the part of child's everyday environment that join parents in raising their children, stimulate, activate, sculpt children's imagination, character, and outlook on life.

Enjoy this selection of earth friendly wood toys Children will fall in love with the Waldorf toys, and wooden toys that are specially made to show off their natural beauty. Waldorf-inspired and Montessori-inspired toys generally carry the highest play value, longer toy lifespans and a true respect for the natural world.


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EcoChoices.com Earth Friendly Toys on ABC 

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Eco-expert and environmental scientist Dr. Jeff Schweitzer says there are things that you and your children can do to "go green" now. Helping your child build direct connections with the natural world instills a deep respect for the planet and is probably the first important step towards getting children to think green.

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Great Wooden Toys 

Wood Construction Site - Children Wooden Toys - Toy Garage -Car Garage Toy 

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Wood Construction Site


Exclusive Construction Site stands a towering 24" tall and comes complete with husky wood girders, 17 assorted blocks, decals, and a laminated wood ramp. Load up the working crane and hoist supplies up to the top! Provides open-ended play while simulating a real construction site. (Tonka trucks not included).

Notched Block Set - Toy Building Blocks - Construction Toys  

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Notched Block Set


The unique 32-piece block set with pillars, triangles, and innovative notched and V-cut blocks is a great developmental toy. Connect towers, add chimneys, create 3-D art and more.

Exclusive Personalized Pull Cart - Natural Wooden Toys - Wooden Building Blocks 

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Personalized Pull Cart


Our sturdy cart with comfort grip wood handle and pull rope is the perfect carrier for block sets, favorite toys, books, and more. Made in the U.S.A. of birch. Personalize it with up to 12 characters. Assembles in minutes. Size 24"l x 14"w x 14"h, Weight 16 lbs. (Age 2+)

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Roll-Over Racecars and Speedway 

Roll-Over Racecars and Speedway


Back to Basic Toys 4-tier solid wood roadway and roll-over cars provide unique speedway fun. Start the cars at the top of the track at the right speed, and they'll flip over the edge to the next level all the way to the bottom. Too fast, they'll fly off the track. Too slow, they'll stop. Includes two single cars and one double car in rainbow colors.

Activity Cart - Learning Toy - Educational Toy - Creative Toys 

Activity Cart


Back to Basics Toys award-winning playroom on wheels is a beautifully crafted rolling cart that has everything a child could want. Includes shape sorters; 81 building blocks with letters, numbers, and pictures for extra learning value; magnetic farm scene; tool kit; sliding counting beads; chalkboard and chalk; and storage drawer.

Super Art Table - Award Winning Toy - Creative Toys 

Super Art Table


This durable award-winning hardwood table is perfect for all kinds of creative activities. Chalkboard tabletop surface features 3 recessed cup holes, 3 cups, printed canvas storage bag, paper roll and a child-safe paper cutter. The paper roll holder feeds paper from under the table to the tabletop. Two wide benches encourage group activities.

Quadrilla Marble Run - Wooden Marble Run -  

Quadrilla Marble Run


Marbles drop to new levels, swirl in a funnel, and race to the bottom in different directions. Connect colorful wood blocks, tracks, and accessory pieces to construct endless configurations. 34 blocks, 10 pieces of track, and 50 marbles. Children learn about gravity, speed, inertia, and other principles of mechanics and physics.

Market Stand Accessories 

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Pulley 

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Recycled Tire Swing 

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Wood Play Garage - Toy Garage - Toy Parking Garage 

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Wood Play Garage


Features include three parking levels, a ground floor showroom, a hand-operated elevator, and detailed wood gas pumps. A unique pulley system lets kids raise or lower the elevator simply by sliding the control block up or down. Also features a 21.5" ramp ~ connect it to any level to make a roadway or to race cars down the ramp. Made in the U.S.A. of Baltic birch and hardwood.

Amaze-N-Marbles - Marble Set - Marbles 

Amaze-N-Marbles


Kids love to join these large, solid hardwood blocks with grooves and holes in endless combinations, and then send the colorful glass marbles through tunnels and down chutes. Comes in a sturdy canvas drawstring bag. Bag colors and graphics may vary. Set includes 10 glass marbles and 50 large easy-to-manipulate wood blocks.

Wooden Toys 

Classic Wooden Toys 

Butterfly Cottage Playhouse 

Designed in England. Handmade in India.

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Butterfly Cottage Playhouse

Butterfly Cottage Playhouse

What could be more fun for a kid than their very own little house? This cheery Summer Cottage playhouse will be well loved over the years, as a cozy spot for reading, tea parties, playing board-games, and all sorts of imaginative play.

It's immediately obvious that the Summer Cottage playhouse far surpasses ordinary playhouses. No detail is spared in the handiwork-the playhouse is expertly stitched of the finest embroidered woven cotton; colorful flower appliques decorate its border. The roll-up window coverings, and curtains add a sweet touch, and the optional handmade floor quilt, appliqued with flowers and butterflies, makes it even cozier inside. A great addition to the garden, playroom, or bedroom.

Orange Stripe Playtent 

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Orange Stripe Playtent

Orange Stripe Playtent

Two moms have dreamed up the ultimate cozy nook for tea parties, games, reading, and all sorts of imaginary play. The Anderson play tent is 100% cotton in a print featuring giant pink and perwinkle blue poppies, with colorful stripes and hot pink trim, finished with apple green polka dotted grosgrain ribbon. Each tent comes fully assembled, bundled in a special storage tube, and is easily folded for storage in closet corners or under beds. Each play tent is custom made.
Important Note: When shopping for a play tent for your child, consider the materials used for its construction. Lucy & Michael play tents use sturdy cotton fabrics, and solid pine supports. Most others use flimsy plastic that can break easily. We've chosen to offer Lucy & Michael tee-pee style play tents because we believe they are the finest quality on the market, and we love their gorgeous fabric combinations.

Click here to learn more about Lucy & Michael play tents.


Little Engine That Could Wooden Toy Train Set 

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Little Engine That Could Wooden Toy Train Set

We love Watty Piper's classic story around here, so we were thrilled to find this Little Engine That Could train set. This wonderful made in the USA toy is compatible with Thomas and Brio sets. Includes the engine, three cars, and red caboose.

:: Authentically made to last for generations
:: Painted with child-safe paints and sealers
:: Fine Hand Detailing
:: Handmade of reforested birch hardwood
:: Railcars are heavier than other brands


Play Stand 

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The Play Stand is an all-purpose play prop found in many schools and homes. Its uses are as varied as the imaginations of the children using it. It can be a storefront, puppet theater, horse or vehicle . . . and at night, it doubles as a shelf for baskets of toys, and a place to hang costumes, jump ropes, etc. It's sturdy enough for children to sit upon, and yet light enough for young children to maneuver.

Kraul Cable Car Kit 

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Developed by Walter Kraul, a German science teacher dedicated to introducing children to the laws of physics in a fun and meaningful way, these kits combine play and learning most creatively.

This kit comes with the necessary materials and detailed instructions. In most cases, they will take less than one hour to complete.

Our crafty Large Cable Car Kit creates a miniature system for transporting stuff across the room or up to the tree fort. For ages 9+.

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Dollhouse 

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Dolls and Dollhouses 

 

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Wooden toys, educational toys, baby toys, building blocks made in USA and Europe.

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