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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.

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Hi, I'm Joy!

I'm a homemaker and homeschooling mom of 5. For over 25 years I've been cooking from scratch and making homemade bread for my family of 7. I love sharing sourdough recipes, easy dinner ideas, and simple DIY projects for your home.

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74 Comments

  1. Dandi D says:

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

  2. Linda says:

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

  3. LK says:

    The Wavee board looks like awesome fun!

  4. Elise says:

    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!

  5. Cynthia McElroy says:

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

  6. Lacey says:

    Beautiful products, and so much better for imaginative play!

  7. Tracy says:

    We would love the playsilks in our house!

  8. Heidi says:

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

  9. Christina says:

    A rainbow cape and crown or giant play silk!

  10. Carolina Tumoli says:

    We love natural toys at our home, especially silks.