Toys for Open Ended Play

The Grapat 6 coloured mates is a beautiful open ended set and a tactile tool to discover, experience and explore the world, through non specific play. Fill and empty, move, store, collect, sort and stack.  Simple exploratory games that help to develop hand eye coordination, imagination, math skills and so much more. These beautifully crafted little containers are perfect for loose parts play. They can be colour sorted, counted or used in imaginary and home corner play. Combines perfectly with Grapat's 12 Nins. Contains 6 coloured mates. Recommended from 10 mths+

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+

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.

This sushi play set includes a colorful assortment of sushi and Japanese-style snacks, offering plenty of variety for creative play. It also comes with a wooden serving tray, a pretend knife, soy sauce, wasabi, a bowl, child-friendly chopstick tongs, and a sake bottle with two cups. As children serve, combine, and roleplay, they naturally develop fine motor skills, social interaction, and creative thinking. A fun and flavorful addition bringing hours of imaginative play and open-ended fun to every play kitchen or pretend shop – Bon Appetit!  This toy is made from FSC® 100% certified wood. Contains: 4 nigiri and 1 gunkan (connected with a hook-and-loop fastener), 1 onigiri, 3 maki (connected with a hook-and-loop fastener), 1 temaki (5 pieces), 2 tempura shrimp, serving tray, soy sauce bottle, wasabi tube, bowl, pretend knife, sake bottle, 2 cups, and child-friendly tongs. Recommended from 3 yrs+

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+

QToys' Natural Stacking and Nesting Bowls are the perfect addition to open ended play. They can be used for different fine motor skills activities, filled and emptied or used for organising loose parts. All Qtoys products are made from plantation wood and non-toxic chemicals. Size: 13 cm x 13 cm x 10 cm Recommended from 12 mths+

Grimm's Small Blue Truck is impressive, simple in design and easy to load. They work quite well off-road and are suitable for rides in the countryside. Vehicles don’t need a full car wash after that, but can easily be cleaned with a wet towel. Materials: lime wood, non-toxic water based color stain. Size: Length 13,5 cm Recommended from 12 mths+

The Grapat Mandala Orange Cones set consists of 36 wooden cones in 3 shades of orange. It is an incredibly versatile and open ended resource and the possibilities of use are endless.  Designed to create a unique sensory experience it also encourages the development of fine motor skills and becomes a beautifully interactive way to teach children about symmetry. 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. They are perfect for counting and sorting and assisting with mathematical concepts. The possibilities are inspiring. Contains: 36 small wooden cones in 3 shades of orange. Size: 4 cm high  Choking Hazard. Recommended from 3 yrs+

The GOKI Nature Dump Truck is a real highlight from the solid wood construction vehicle series in the goki nature range. It is a great size for little hands and has a generous tray to fit all the things you wish to load for many hours of play. This product is made of 100% untreated wood. The dark timber is produced by heat treating the wood, leaving it chemical and varnish free.  Size: 18.00 x 14.50 x 28.00 cm (H x W x L) Recommended from 3 yrs+ All GOKI products are designed in Germany and manufactured to strict quality and safety standards, meeting both European and Australian requirements.

The Grapat Mandala Little Coin set is a highly versatile, open ended, loose parts wooden toy resource. It creates a unique sensory experience and develops fine motor skills. Be creative and design your own mandala or use the coins as part of small world play. A beautifully interactive way to teach children about symmetry. This set of thirty-six little coins in 3 different shades of blue, can also be used as counters for for developing counting skills. 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. Contains: 36 little wooden coins in 3 different shades of blue. Size: around 4 cm Recommended Age +36 Months

The Grimm's 29 Colour Chart pairs open up a whole new world of creativity and appreciation for colour. From the classic domino effect, matching and naming colours to building amazing towers, buildings, castles and more! The Colour Charts Rally is also a wonderful accessory to all of the other Grimm's building sets. Building and playing with blocks develops fine motor and spatial thinking skills as well as imagination and a sense of accomplishment. The set consists of 74 blocks in total and is made up of 58 plates and 16 blocks in 29 colours. Materials: Lime wood, non-toxic water based color stain. Size: Plates measure 4 x 8 cm and 1 cm thickness, blocks measure 1-6 cm in length and 4 cm thickness. Recommended from 3 yrs+

The 12 Nins are a resource which can be used to create stories and small worlds. Combining them with other elements, they can be part of mathematical, language and sensory games. The non structured nature of the Nins allows for them to be used in a broad number of ways. They don’t have eyes, or a gender. This way, it is up to the child to develop their own stories and let their imagination guide them. Contains 12 Nins and a cotton bag for storage. Recommended from 12 mths+

A wonderful building set in a wooden frame that combines organic shapes in oiled natural wood and colourful geometric shapes. The Majestic Building Set is more than a tribute to an endangered animal. With this set, we wish to bring a little HAKUNA MATATA into your life. The saying originates from the African Swahili language and means „There is no difficulty“ or „Do not worry“ Contains 27 pieces. Size: Frame L=44,5 cm, H=30/40 mm Recommended from 3 yrs+. Contains small parts. Choking Hazard.

The Grimm's Small Rainbow Rollers are a wonderfully tactile and versatile construction resource. Watch as the element of movement is added to the play scene - see the rollers roll across the floor in all directions. Combine with other building pieces, both small and large, to create color matched Castles, Palaces and entire Cities.  The Stacking Game encourages motor skills and there is lots to discover with the various colour sorting options. 12 pieces including a sorting board Size: H = 3/6/9 cm; 3 cm in diameterRecommended from 3 yrs+