Wooden Figures
Handcrafted wooden animal and play figures for small world play and storytelling. Featuring Ostheimer and Holztiger, each made from sustainably sourced wood with non-toxic finishes.
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10 Ways to Encourage Independent Play in Children
We often feel the need to entertain or engage our children 24 hours a day. Independent play not only brings joy and peace to a fatigued parent, it also has tangible benefits for children. Let's explore how we can nurture this skill in our children.
The Simple Joys of Wooden Animal Figures
The post is written from the perspective of a mother and her experience with Ostheimer and Holztiger wooden animals. She highlights the high-quality craftsmanship, use of sustainable wood, and painstaking details like hand-carving and natural finishes that make these figures such special heirloom toys.
The author shares how her family has a tradition of gifting a new wooden animal for each birthday and holiday, allowing her children to build an impressive "zoo" over the years. She delights in watching their imaginative play evolve as the simple, open-ended figures spark endless storytelling possibilities.
The post recounts funny misadventures that provide a glimpse into the humorous mischief kids can get up to with these rustic toys.
Finally, the author compares and contrasts the aesthetics, construction, durability and play value of the two beloved brands, noting both their similarities in quality and key differences in styling. She concludes by recommending these wooden animal figures as imagination-nurturing, sustainable playthings that will become future family heirlooms.
10 Ways to Encourage Independent Play in Children
We often feel the need to entertain or engage our children 24 hours a day. Independent play not only brings joy and peace to a fatigued parent, it also has tangible benefits for children. Let's explore how we can nurture this skill in our children.
10 Ways to Encourage Independent Play in Children
We often feel the need to entertain or engage our children 24 hours a day. Independent play not only brings...
The Simple Joys of Wooden Animal Figures
The post is written from the perspective of a mother and her experience with Ostheimer and Holztiger wooden animals. She...
10 Ways to Encourage Independent Play in Children
We often feel the need to entertain or engage our children 24 hours a day. Independent play not only brings...