Looking for a playtime with a quick and easy set up and clear down? Luckily for you, the plastic toy pandemonium seems to be waning with more and more wooden toys are filling nurseries and playrooms, and they’re the perfect way for children to engage their imagination! Here’s a roundup of the top five wooden toys available on Toy Street, each with its own unique charm and benefits:

1. Food Groups – Wooden Play Food

The Food Groups – Wooden Play Food set is a fantastic tool for teaching children about nutrition and healthy eating habits. This set includes various wooden pieces representing different food groups, such as fruits, vegetables, dairy, grains, and proteins. Each piece is crafted from solid wood, made with vibrant colours and realistic designs, and comes with 4 wooden baskets for sorting and storage!
Benefits include the educational value of the right food groups, fine motor skills, and imaginative play.

2. Emergency Services Wooden Stacking Cubes

These stacking cubes, each numbered 1-5, are painted to represent a different emergency service building, and they also come with a wooden vehicle to really help children engage in play! These stacking cubes can be arranged in various configurations, promoting problem-solving skills and spatial awareness.
Benefits include thematic learning as kids learn about the different emergency services and the role they play, motor skills and cognitive development.

3. My First Wooden Activity Toy

The My First Wooden Activity Toy is a versatile plaything designed to captivate and educate toddlers. This toy features multiple activities, such as bead mazes, shape sorters, and spinning gears, all integrated into one compact structure. Its colourful design and variety of activities keep children engaged while promoting multiple areas of development – and it’s tummy time friendly – what’s not to love!
Benefits include sensory development as children explore different textures and colours, fine motor skills and problem solving.

4. DIY Wooden Truck

The DIY Wooden Truck is a fantastic toy for budding builders! It is not only a fun truck with moving wheels and a pull along cord, but also a construction set with nuts, plates and screws – 17 pieces in total (including 3 tools) – we’re talking two toys in one!
Benefits include construction skills, creativity and problem solving.

5. Peter Rabbit Wooden Stacking Cubes (FSC)

The Peter Rabbit Wooden Stacking Cubes set is inspired by the beloved tales of Peter Rabbit. Each cube features illustrations from the classic stories, offering a blend of play and literature. Made from FSC-certified wood, this set is environmentally friendly and sustainable, not to mention aesthetically pleasing with its pastel colours!
Benefits include literary connection, environmental awareness, and cognitive and motor skills.

Why Choose Wooden Toys?

Wooden toys are known for their durability. Unlike plastic toys, they can withstand rough play and last for generations. They’re also safer, as they’re typically free from harmful chemicals and toxins.

Environmental Benefits
Wooden toys are often made from sustainable materials, making them a more eco-friendly choice. Many manufacturers, like those featured on Toy Street, use FSC-certified wood to ensure responsible forestry practices.

Developmental Advantages
Wooden toys are designed to stimulate a child’s mind. They encourage open-ended play, allowing children to use their imagination and creativity. Additionally, many wooden toys focus on educational themes, enhancing cognitive, motor, and social skills.

Final Thoughts

Toy Street offers a diverse selection of wooden toys that cater to various interests and developmental needs. From food groups to literature, going back to the basics of building blocks really can be a game changer in your child’s development!