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July 23, 2018 by Joy Kincaid 74 Comments

Best Natural Toys for Kids + Sarah’s Silks $100 Giveaway

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The best natural toys for kids are the ones that encourage imaginative play. It’s also best if they’re made from natural materials. Here are a few of our favorite natural toys.

best natural toys for kids

I’ve always preferred toys made with natural materials. Not only are they beautiful, but they just feel good to play with.

Waldorf toys are some of our favorites, because they are so beautiful and they fulfill my requirements for natural toys.

Natural toys are like works of art to me, and I love to see them displayed in our home. They’re the toys that will be kept and passed down from one generation to the next.

Best Natural Toys for Kids

When I’m shopping for natural toys, I look for toys made with wood, silk, and wool.

I look for toys that encourage open-ended, imaginative play.

Some of my favorite natural toys for kids include wooden blocks, a wooden dollhouse, dolls, dress-up clothes, and playsilks.

Especially playsilks!

best natural toys for kids

Playsilks are some of the best natural toys for kids, because there are so many different ways to use them.

You can use them to build a fort, make a cape, or wrap up a favorite doll or stuffed animal.

With some imagination, a playsilk can become almost anything!

Sarah’s Silks Play Frame

Recently, Sarah from Sarah’s Silks sent us one of her beautiful Wooden Play Frames. When it arrived, I couldn’t wait to put it together (and it only took me a few minutes to assemble).

She also sent us a Fort Kit, which contains a Giant Silk Scape and four Wooden Play Clips.

The Fort Kit is just what you need to turn the Wooden Play Frame into the perfect hideaway for a child.

The Play Frame is a simple wooden frame that you can drape blankets or playsilks over to create a fort or a playhouse, a puppet theater, and more.

best natural toys for kids

There are several different ways you can drape the playsilk over the play frame. If you drape it over the top, it makes a cozy space for playing or reading.

My son has already spent hours in his fort! He especially loves to sit in it with our guinea pig, JoJo. They like to read books and eat snacks in their secret hideaway.

best natural toys for kids

JoJo likes the play fort too! If we drape blankets around all four sides, she likes to walk around and explore.

best natural toys for kids

If you set the Play Frame up differently (draping a playsilk over the front of it), it makes the perfect puppet theater.

best natural toys for kids

The Play Frame is easy to put together and it folds up compactly when you need to store it.

Sarah’s Silks Giveaway

In addition to the Play Frame and playsilks, Sarah’s Silks makes many other natural toys for kids, including adorable dress-up items and the Wavee Board.

best natural toys for kids

The Wavee Board is an heirloom-quality toy that can be used as a car track, bridge, balance beam, stepping stool, and more! It’s even strong enough for adults up to 200 pounds.

Today I’m so thrilled to be partnering with Sarah’s Silks to bring you a giveaway for a $100 Gift Certificate to Sarah’s Silks! Enter the giveaway using the Rafflecopter form below.

P.S. For my international friends, this giveaway is open to you also! A winner will be chosen at random and displayed on the form after the giveaway ends.

Don’t want to wait for the giveaway? Get 20% off with coupon code artfulhomemaking, or shop here and the code will be added to your cart!

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  1. Anita Jude says

    July 29, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    I like the FORT KIT! GIANT SILK SCAPE/4 PLAYCLIPS

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  2. Anita Jude says

    July 29, 2018 at 7:44 pm

    I would get this Fort KIT! GIANT SILK SCAPE/4 PLAYCLIPS

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  3. Anita Jude says

    July 29, 2018 at 7:44 pm

    I would get this Fort KIT! GIANT SILK SCAPE/4 PLAYCLIPS

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  4. Tabitha Miller says

    July 29, 2018 at 5:42 pm

    Awesome giveaway. Thanks for the chance.

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  5. Caroline says

    July 29, 2018 at 5:56 am

    The playsilks look awesome! My daughter would love them! Great giveaway!

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  6. Jo says

    July 28, 2018 at 1:47 am

    What an awesome giveaway! I’d love one of their large silks!

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  7. Kenia says

    July 27, 2018 at 11:57 pm

    I would order the wave board.

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  8. Domisty says

    July 27, 2018 at 8:43 pm

    My kids would love the wavee board

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  9. Mother of 3 says

    July 27, 2018 at 3:10 pm

    Those silks look wonderful! My boys always loved wooden blocks. I think many of what I consider classic kids toys are made from natural materials and tend to stand the test of time.

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  10. Debbie Kitterman says

    July 27, 2018 at 12:53 pm

    that wavee board looks awesome, and those silks amazing ! My kids are all grown, but one day I hope to have grandkids, t hanks for sharing these amazing toys .

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  11. Dandi D says

    July 27, 2018 at 6:56 am

    I just love the rainbow play silks and I would love to get some for my children!

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  12. Linda says

    July 27, 2018 at 1:31 am

    I love the Play Frame and the Fort Kit. What a summer my kids could have with these!

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  13. LK says

    July 26, 2018 at 11:20 pm

    The Wavee board looks like awesome fun!

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  14. Elise says

    July 26, 2018 at 10:42 pm

    How fun! I did not know there were so many new silks! But I think my five year old would LOVE the Wavee board- that is exactly what I would get if I won! Thank you so much!

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  15. Cynthia McElroy says

    July 26, 2018 at 8:12 pm

    I had never thought of silks. Thanks for the idea.

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  16. Lacey says

    July 26, 2018 at 12:26 pm

    Beautiful products, and so much better for imaginative play!

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  17. Tracy says

    July 25, 2018 at 9:30 pm

    We would love the playsilks in our house!

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  18. Heidi says

    July 25, 2018 at 9:22 pm

    I’d have to choose the wavee board. Both my toddler and elementary schooler would love it!

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  19. Christina says

    July 24, 2018 at 11:26 pm

    A rainbow cape and crown or giant play silk!

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  20. Carolina Tumoli says

    July 24, 2018 at 4:34 pm

    We love natural toys at our home, especially silks.

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  21. STACI says

    July 24, 2018 at 4:21 pm

    THANK you for hosting this giveaway! We have playsilks in many colors and my girls adore them!

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  22. Megan says

    July 24, 2018 at 1:41 pm

    I would definitely get a waver board! I love simple toys that encourage active play and imagination.

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  23. Julia Davis says

    July 24, 2018 at 8:24 am

    I would love a wave board for our home! I would also love to add a rainbow plank silk plus all the costumes!!!

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  24. Annette says

    July 24, 2018 at 12:06 am

    I’d choose an Undersea Canopy.

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  25. Rebecca says

    July 23, 2018 at 11:12 pm

    The rainbow one is beautiful!

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  26. Athalia says

    July 23, 2018 at 9:12 pm

    Wow it’s going to be so hard to choose, I think my top picks are 3-4 playsilks in different colours (one of which has to be the rainbow one) and then a Wavee board…that has been on my wish list for a while now!

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  27. Amanda says

    July 23, 2018 at 8:01 pm

    These are beautiful! My children would love the silks for many different things. I also love the wooden clamps!! What a great idea!

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  28. Jen says

    July 23, 2018 at 7:40 pm

    I would love to get a play frame with a large rainbow silk and possibly the one with stars

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  29. Mia White says

    July 23, 2018 at 7:04 pm

    These are so rad, and I love her philosophy. I especially love the parachutes & mermaid tails ‍♀️

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  30. Erin T says

    July 23, 2018 at 6:29 pm

    I just ordered and got my girls a wavee board, a mystery seconds bag, and a dress up seconds bag. I’d love to add some mermaid dress ups next time I shop.

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  31. Evey Chavez says

    July 23, 2018 at 4:52 pm

    I would get the giant play silk for my toddlers to play with their baby sister.

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  32. Lauren says

    July 23, 2018 at 3:10 pm

    Amazing giveaway!! I’d love a giant rainbow silk, they’re beautiful

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  33. Kay says

    July 23, 2018 at 3:01 pm

    I want giant silk & fairy dress up
    My first enchanted playsilk was ordered a few days ago on its way!

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  34. Lauren A. says

    July 23, 2018 at 2:53 pm

    Sarah’s Silks have been on our wishlist since my daughter’s first birthday. This would be the perfect way to jump-start our collection!

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  35. Katie Starr says

    July 23, 2018 at 2:52 pm

    I just bought my first silks from Sarah’s this week! I’m opening a Waldorf inspired child center in my small town this fall… My goal is to get more silks before we are officially open. This would be great! Thank you!

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  36. Kelly says

    July 23, 2018 at 2:48 pm

    Fingers crossed!

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  37. Katie says

    July 23, 2018 at 1:40 pm

    I would pick the wavee board!

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  38. EWilson says

    July 23, 2018 at 1:38 pm

    A variety of play silks – don’t have any yet! Maybe a wavee board 🙂

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  39. Andrea says

    July 23, 2018 at 1:37 pm

    I like the starry night play silks and the clips

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  40. Bridget says

    July 23, 2018 at 1:21 pm

    So many choices, but I’d probably choose either the fort kit or the wavee board.

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  41. Rhonda says

    July 23, 2018 at 1:08 pm

    The wavee board, for sure!

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  42. olga says

    July 23, 2018 at 1:01 pm

    I would get dress up and wooden toys for my kiddo.

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  43. Robyn Ryckman says

    July 23, 2018 at 12:48 pm

    Thanks for extending this giveaway to international friends! My daughter would love a fort, so thank you for introducing us to Sarah’s Silks!

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  44. Nancy m says

    July 23, 2018 at 12:43 pm

    If I won I would order playsilks to use with our Puggles at church or that Wavee board looks neat!!!

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  45. Leah Wall says

    July 23, 2018 at 12:31 pm

    I love sarah’s silks 🙂
    I would probably choose the wavee board or playframe to go with all the silks we have!

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  46. Tara says

    July 23, 2018 at 12:31 pm

    I would get a wavee board. Or a dress up set. Or more silks. Or clips.

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  47. Tara says

    July 23, 2018 at 12:27 pm

    I’ve been eyeing Sarah Silks on instagram for a while now…such fun stuff! I love the versatility of the fort kit for puppets, forts, reading nook, etc. so that would be my first choice.

    Thanks for the giveaway!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      July 23, 2018 at 12:29 pm

      That’s the same thing that drew me to the fort kit—it’s so versatile! Thanks for entering!

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  48. Monique says

    July 23, 2018 at 12:21 pm

    This is such an amazing give-away! I sure would choose the wavee board. It’s on my wishlist for quite some time now, so this would be amazing to win! Thank you Joy!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      July 23, 2018 at 12:28 pm

      It’s on my wishlist too!

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  49. Laura says

    July 23, 2018 at 12:04 pm

    Love this! Natural and wood theme toys are great for imaginative play! I would get the soft sword for my adventure-loving boy, and the play fort since my 4 & 5 year old love making forts!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      July 23, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      That sword looks so fun!

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  50. Taylor scutaru says

    July 23, 2018 at 11:57 am

    I just found Sarah’s silks & am completely in love with them!! My daughter has the enchanted sky large play silk but I would love to get the baby blanket for our new baby

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      July 23, 2018 at 12:27 pm

      Aren’t their toys so beautiful? Love the baby blanket!

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  51. Jolan Holmes says

    July 23, 2018 at 11:41 am

    We would love the giant playsilk and clips !!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      July 23, 2018 at 12:25 pm

      We love ours!

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  52. Andrea G says

    July 23, 2018 at 11:38 am

    More cotton blossom cloths!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      July 23, 2018 at 12:25 pm

      Those are beautiful!

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  53. Heather says

    July 23, 2018 at 10:04 am

    I would get the water board. I have had my eye on this toy for years.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      July 23, 2018 at 10:13 am

      Such a versatile toy. My kids would love that too. 🙂

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  54. Carla says

    July 23, 2018 at 9:43 am

    Love the wavee board, I know some kids that would be on that all the time. And the giant rainbow silk scarf is so amazing.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      July 23, 2018 at 9:44 am

      I know, it’s awesome! I’d love to have one of those too!

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  55. Sarah says

    July 23, 2018 at 9:39 am

    I love the way you set up your play frame fort Joy! And JoJo is adorable (your son too!).
    Thanks for your kind words and for hosting the giveaway.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      July 23, 2018 at 9:42 am

      Thank you, Sarah! And thanks so much for sponsoring the giveaway!

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  56. Jessica Perez says

    July 23, 2018 at 9:34 am

    Ooohhh! My children would love the wavee board!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      July 23, 2018 at 9:38 am

      It looks like so much fun!

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  57. Rachel says

    July 23, 2018 at 9:13 am

    They look beautiful!

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      July 23, 2018 at 9:16 am

      I know, so many beautiful items to choose from!

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  58. Mary Rediger says

    July 23, 2018 at 9:11 am

    I would order the parachute and pocket play silks (or larger size), streamers and wands, a silk baby blanket would be great, and more!

    Thank you for this giveaway.

    Mary

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      July 23, 2018 at 9:16 am

      Any of those would be lovely! Thanks so much for entering the giveaway, Mary!

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  59. Darcy Carmichael says

    July 23, 2018 at 8:56 am

    If I won, I would get either a wavee board or a fort kit. I like the idea of the wavee board, but I can see my children fighting over it and the fort kit can be used by more than one at a time.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      July 23, 2018 at 9:07 am

      That’s a good point about more than one being able to use the fort kit. Several of my children love to get in ours at a time (and it’s big enough that I can sit in it too!).

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  60. Sara M. says

    July 23, 2018 at 8:49 am

    I love the silk wings and the Baby Loveys.

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    • Joy Kincaid says

      July 23, 2018 at 9:05 am

      I love those too! The baby loveys are adorable.

      Reply

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