Toys for Open Ended Play

The Grimm's Stacking Bowls are a truly versatile resource. From stacking to sorting and building the bowls can be used for many open ended play ideas. With bright colours and a smooth finish they are a wonderful sensory resource. The Set contains 5 different sized bowls. Materials: made from alder, non-toxic water based colour stain. Size: diameter largest bowl ca. 9 cm. Recommended from 12 mths+

Grimm's Cave Arch is really versatile and can be used from an early age. Toddlers stack, sort and build and as the child gets older, they can use it as a fence for animals, as a house for dwarfs and dollhouse dolls, build amazing sculptures or an underwater world... this toy can be integrated in many different play settings and fosters fantasy and open ended play. 7 pieces. Materials: lime wood, non-toxic water based colour stain. Dimension: Height 20 cm Recommended from 0 mths+

Sorting, stacking or building is made fun with Grimm's beautiful wooden Fabuto Stacker. The 15 wooden discs can be used on the wooden base or for free and open ended play with other resources. Stacking stimulates hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.Size: Length 25 cm Recommended from 12 mths+ Materials: lime wood, non-toxic water based color stain.

Grapat's Mandala Snowflakes set of thirty-six little snowflakes in varying shades of pale pastel blue and white are not only a great addition to the other Grapat Mandala sets but can also be used for developing mathematical skills and thinking, and are a useful tool for counting. Handmade from sustainably sourced wood and finished with non-toxic colours.  Grapat Mandala sets are a perfect addition to imaginative play, role play, creative picture making and story telling. The possibilities are endless. Size: 36 little snowflakes, 40 mm high and 19 mm diameter. Recommended from 3 yrs+

Add some baby love to your Grapat family!  When combined with Grapat Nins and Adult Nins, the smaller baby nins can represent different generations adding an extra element to imaginary play!!  The six Baby Nins come in their own coconut shell for storage or to be used as a cosy bed. Recommended from 3 yrs+

The Grimm's Stacking Bowls are a truly versatile resource. From stacking to sorting and building the bowls can be used for many open ended play ideas. With bright colours and a smooth finish they are a wonderful sensory resource. The Set contains 5 different sized bowls. Materials: made from alder, non-toxic water based colour stain. Size: diameter largest bowl ca. 9 cm. Recommended from 12 mths+

The shapes and colours of this building set are inspired by Friedrich W. A. Fröbel’s concepts about child development and education. Friedrich W. A. Fröbel (1782-1852) was a German pedagogue who created the concept of the “kindergarten”. Children find everything they need for building with the 46 blocks in this Building Set. Building and playing with blocks, develops fine motor skills and spatial thinking skills. 46 buidling blocks in a wooden frame. Materials: lime wood, non-toxic water based color stain/non-toxic plant based oil finish. Size: frame length 44,5 cm. single blocks 4 cm thickness, length 4-16 cm. Recommended from 3 yrs+  Due to this product's size and packaging it is unfortunately unable to be gift wrapped.

Three beautifully simple Grapat Nins. Crafted in dark timber and warm colours (yellow, orange and red) for imaginative play. They are extremely versatile and a perfect choice for creating small worlds and stories. Or use them for imaginary play, counting, learning colours or sorting.  A great addition for other Grapat and Grimm's products. Size: 4.7 cm Recommended from 12 mths+

The Grapat Brots allow a child’s imagination to flow freely, creating new play opportunities in each and every moment and in each and every story that is created. From animated characters to animals, trees or anything else the imagination allows. This set favours open ended play, thanks to the versatility of the material. Contains: 18 Brots in 6 different colours, each in 3 different shades. Size: 7 cm high Recommended from 12 mths+

Grimm's Wooden Houses are 15 buildings with hand painted doors and windows. Use them alone or together with other Grimm's sets for endless open ended play opportunities. Materials: Lime wood, non-toxic water based color stain/non-toxic plant based oil finish. Size: Frame length 22 cm, blocks height ca. 8 cm, thickness 2-10 cm. Recommended from 2 yrs+

Nature is like a kaleidoscope of images giving us a beautiful scene month after month. No matter where we live, in the countryside or in the city, every season has its own beauty, colours and treasures. In summer the fruits and vegetables mature, the days are radiant and the fields are filled with yellow and gold. Immense clear skies, the sea, the beach, the river: intense blues, greens and reds embrace us. The combined Nins, rings and coins encourages children to create logical, mathematical relationships when sorting and counting the different shapes and colours. This simple action strengthens fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination and the many pieces that are included inspire open ended play. The Grapat Seasons Summer set includes 3 Nins, 3 Nins with Top Hats, 3 Mates (cups), 9 rings and 9 coins. Nins measure 6 cm high, Mates measure 5 cm high and coins and rings have a diameter of 4.7 cm. Recommended from 12 mths+

The elements of this set allow children to create imaginary Small Worlds. There are no instructions and rules involved. As each object is deliberately not too detailed it allows the child to give it the shape that each of them needs to be able to generate their own story. The coins can be roads or stones, the cones can became trees, the wooden figures can be transformed into magical beings or real people… Contains: 6 Nins® Tomtens (Gnomes), 18 coins, 6 cones, 3 honey combes, 3 fires, 6 mushrooms. Recommended from 3 yrs+ GRAPAT provides materials without instructions. Open-ended, favour free and autonomous play. The only premise is to let children play, slowly, without time limits. We suggest material that encourages, invites and stimulates the creation of several fantastic, realistic and invented little worlds. It is made following traditional processes, in the old way, with thick soft raw materials, natural dyes which let the wood veins be seen and vibrant coloured waxes and oils that slightly shine. The products are painted by hand, homemade, surrounded by land, fire, rivers and many children nearby, who inspire us daily.

An adorable toy puppy that comes with a cord for pulling along. The design features bright red wheels, and rotating ears. As a toddler gains confidence walking independently, introducing a pull-along toy provides an engaging challenge. This type of toy strengthens various muscles, from hand and arm to those involved in balance and walking, enhancing both gross and fine motor skills. The product is constructed from sustainably sourced reclaimed rubber wood and non-toxic paint. Size: 26 cm x 11 cm x 6 cm. Recommended from 18 mths+

Create the ultimate Ice Cream Parlour with this fun pastel coloured wooden ice cream set. Perfect for little dessert chefs, this charming set includes interchangeable wooden scoops of ice cream and slices that can be stacked on free-standing cones or served in ice cream bowls. The set contains: 2 ice cream cones, 2 sundae bowls, 4 ice cream balls, 2 popsicles, 3 macarons with a serving plate, 2 spoons, 2 saucers, 1 ice cream scooper (plastic). Ideal for imaginative and pretend play, this delightful set encourages creativity and fine motor skills. Let your child's ice cream dreams come true with this beautifully crafted wooden toy. Recommended from 3 yrs+

This larger Viga Toys Wooden Tool Box comes with a great selection of tools, including a drill and hand saw. Great for indoor and outdoor imaginative play. The wooden storage box features the tool's outlines for easy packing up and an added matching challenge. The set encourages fine motor skills development as well as hand-eye coordination and open ended imaginative play. Comes with the wooden box and 12 tools. Size: Box measures 31 x 23 x 5.5 cm Recommended from 3 yrs+ Check out the 10 piece wooden tool box here.