Nature toys

We've been always admiring the rustic look of Waldorf building blocks, and here is my DIY tutorial on how to build a set of nature blocks for your children.

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I recently gave Otto this stacking toy (a.) and for Christmas he received this first lacing toy (j.). When I touch them, they feel so organic and humble. No flashing lights, no sophisticated design. Just some beautifully cut, all natural, textured timber. While I love wooden toys, these with just a enough bark on them, are my favourite. The young child can easily relate them to the trees in the woods, the branches on the forest floor. No paint and only a little sanding. Each piece feels…

The Things To Make collection, imagined by Studio 5•5 designers for Nature & Découvertes, offers a series of items you can make yourself from everyday things...

Make your own DIY Tree Blocks Spring is a great time to make tree blocks. The bark is easy to get off of the branches in spring, and since this is the most time consuming part otherwise, it really makes sense to pencil this into your sprint calendar. If you have any trees that need trimming or can get a few branches off your local freecycle/craigslist/Facebook group, and you don't mind putting in some time and effort, you will end up with a beautiful set of tree blocks your children can play…