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.
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!
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.
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.
JoJo likes the play fort too! If we drape blankets around all four sides, she likes to walk around and explore.
If you set the Play Frame up differently (draping a playsilk over the front of it), it makes the perfect puppet theater.
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.
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!
Sarah’s Silks Coupon Code
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Anita Jude says
July 29, 2018 at 7:49 pmI like the FORT KIT! GIANT SILK SCAPE/4 PLAYCLIPS
Anita Jude says
July 29, 2018 at 7:44 pmI would get this Fort KIT! GIANT SILK SCAPE/4 PLAYCLIPS
Anita Jude says
July 29, 2018 at 7:44 pmI would get this Fort KIT! GIANT SILK SCAPE/4 PLAYCLIPS
Tabitha Miller says
July 29, 2018 at 5:42 pmAwesome giveaway. Thanks for the chance.
Caroline says
July 29, 2018 at 5:56 amThe playsilks look awesome! My daughter would love them! Great giveaway!
Jo says
July 28, 2018 at 1:47 amWhat an awesome giveaway! I’d love one of their large silks!
Kenia says
July 27, 2018 at 11:57 pmI would order the wave board.
Domisty says
July 27, 2018 at 8:43 pmMy kids would love the wavee board
Mother of 3 says
July 27, 2018 at 3:10 pmThose 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.
Debbie Kitterman says
July 27, 2018 at 12:53 pmthat 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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Dandi D says
July 27, 2018 at 6:56 amI just love the rainbow play silks and I would love to get some for my children!
Linda says
July 27, 2018 at 1:31 amI love the Play Frame and the Fort Kit. What a summer my kids could have with these!
LK says
July 26, 2018 at 11:20 pmThe Wavee board looks like awesome fun!
Elise says
July 26, 2018 at 10:42 pmHow 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!
Cynthia McElroy says
July 26, 2018 at 8:12 pmI had never thought of silks. Thanks for the idea.
Lacey says
July 26, 2018 at 12:26 pmBeautiful products, and so much better for imaginative play!
Tracy says
July 25, 2018 at 9:30 pmWe would love the playsilks in our house!
Heidi says
July 25, 2018 at 9:22 pmI’d have to choose the wavee board. Both my toddler and elementary schooler would love it!
Christina says
July 24, 2018 at 11:26 pmA rainbow cape and crown or giant play silk!
Carolina Tumoli says
July 24, 2018 at 4:34 pmWe love natural toys at our home, especially silks.
STACI says
July 24, 2018 at 4:21 pmTHANK you for hosting this giveaway! We have playsilks in many colors and my girls adore them!
Megan says
July 24, 2018 at 1:41 pmI would definitely get a waver board! I love simple toys that encourage active play and imagination.
Julia Davis says
July 24, 2018 at 8:24 amI would love a wave board for our home! I would also love to add a rainbow plank silk plus all the costumes!!!
Annette says
July 24, 2018 at 12:06 amI’d choose an Undersea Canopy.
Rebecca says
July 23, 2018 at 11:12 pmThe rainbow one is beautiful!
Athalia says
July 23, 2018 at 9:12 pmWow 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!
Amanda says
July 23, 2018 at 8:01 pmThese are beautiful! My children would love the silks for many different things. I also love the wooden clamps!! What a great idea!
Jen says
July 23, 2018 at 7:40 pmI would love to get a play frame with a large rainbow silk and possibly the one with stars
Mia White says
July 23, 2018 at 7:04 pmThese are so rad, and I love her philosophy. I especially love the parachutes & mermaid tails ♀️
Erin T says
July 23, 2018 at 6:29 pmI 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.
Evey Chavez says
July 23, 2018 at 4:52 pmI would get the giant play silk for my toddlers to play with their baby sister.
Lauren says
July 23, 2018 at 3:10 pmAmazing giveaway!! I’d love a giant rainbow silk, they’re beautiful
Kay says
July 23, 2018 at 3:01 pmI want giant silk & fairy dress up
My first enchanted playsilk was ordered a few days ago on its way!
Lauren A. says
July 23, 2018 at 2:53 pmSarah’s Silks have been on our wishlist since my daughter’s first birthday. This would be the perfect way to jump-start our collection!
Katie Starr says
July 23, 2018 at 2:52 pmI 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!
Kelly says
July 23, 2018 at 2:48 pmFingers crossed!
Katie says
July 23, 2018 at 1:40 pmI would pick the wavee board!
EWilson says
July 23, 2018 at 1:38 pmA variety of play silks – don’t have any yet! Maybe a wavee board 🙂
Andrea says
July 23, 2018 at 1:37 pmI like the starry night play silks and the clips
Bridget says
July 23, 2018 at 1:21 pmSo many choices, but I’d probably choose either the fort kit or the wavee board.
Rhonda says
July 23, 2018 at 1:08 pmThe wavee board, for sure!
olga says
July 23, 2018 at 1:01 pmI would get dress up and wooden toys for my kiddo.
Robyn Ryckman says
July 23, 2018 at 12:48 pmThanks for extending this giveaway to international friends! My daughter would love a fort, so thank you for introducing us to Sarah’s Silks!
Nancy m says
July 23, 2018 at 12:43 pmIf I won I would order playsilks to use with our Puggles at church or that Wavee board looks neat!!!
Leah Wall says
July 23, 2018 at 12:31 pmI love sarah’s silks 🙂
I would probably choose the wavee board or playframe to go with all the silks we have!
Tara says
July 23, 2018 at 12:31 pmI would get a wavee board. Or a dress up set. Or more silks. Or clips.
Tara says
July 23, 2018 at 12:27 pmI’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!
Joy Kincaid says
July 23, 2018 at 12:29 pmThat’s the same thing that drew me to the fort kit—it’s so versatile! Thanks for entering!
Monique says
July 23, 2018 at 12:21 pmThis 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!
Joy Kincaid says
July 23, 2018 at 12:28 pmIt’s on my wishlist too!
Laura says
July 23, 2018 at 12:04 pmLove 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!
Joy Kincaid says
July 23, 2018 at 12:27 pmThat sword looks so fun!
Taylor scutaru says
July 23, 2018 at 11:57 amI 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
Joy Kincaid says
July 23, 2018 at 12:27 pmAren’t their toys so beautiful? Love the baby blanket!
Jolan Holmes says
July 23, 2018 at 11:41 amWe would love the giant playsilk and clips !!
Joy Kincaid says
July 23, 2018 at 12:25 pmWe love ours!
Andrea G says
July 23, 2018 at 11:38 amMore cotton blossom cloths!
Joy Kincaid says
July 23, 2018 at 12:25 pmThose are beautiful!
Heather says
July 23, 2018 at 10:04 amI would get the water board. I have had my eye on this toy for years.
Joy Kincaid says
July 23, 2018 at 10:13 amSuch a versatile toy. My kids would love that too. 🙂
Carla says
July 23, 2018 at 9:43 amLove the wavee board, I know some kids that would be on that all the time. And the giant rainbow silk scarf is so amazing.
Joy Kincaid says
July 23, 2018 at 9:44 amI know, it’s awesome! I’d love to have one of those too!
Sarah says
July 23, 2018 at 9:39 amI 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.
Joy Kincaid says
July 23, 2018 at 9:42 amThank you, Sarah! And thanks so much for sponsoring the giveaway!
Jessica Perez says
July 23, 2018 at 9:34 amOoohhh! My children would love the wavee board!
Joy Kincaid says
July 23, 2018 at 9:38 amIt looks like so much fun!
Rachel says
July 23, 2018 at 9:13 amThey look beautiful!
Joy Kincaid says
July 23, 2018 at 9:16 amI know, so many beautiful items to choose from!
Mary Rediger says
July 23, 2018 at 9:11 amI 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
Joy Kincaid says
July 23, 2018 at 9:16 amAny of those would be lovely! Thanks so much for entering the giveaway, Mary!
Darcy Carmichael says
July 23, 2018 at 8:56 amIf 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.
Joy Kincaid says
July 23, 2018 at 9:07 amThat’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!).
Sara M. says
July 23, 2018 at 8:49 amI love the silk wings and the Baby Loveys.
Joy Kincaid says
July 23, 2018 at 9:05 amI love those too! The baby loveys are adorable.