33 Open Ended Toys Kids Will Play with for Years
From building toys & dolls to play silks & trucks, these open ended toys are the ones our kids pulled out over and over again through the years for hours of imaginative play!
As parents, we know how easy it is for toys to accumulate - and how little play time many of these toys actually get! For those of us wanting to minimize the clutter, we're pulling together a list of open ended toys that can be used any number of ways for engrossing, creative play at any age.
Which toys get the most use in your home? Review your favorites below, and suggest any that are missing to share with fellow parents!
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Hape Wooden Tool Bench Toy
Alexandra F. said: We got this tool bench for my 2-year-old because he and his 4-year-old brother love playing with their toy tool sets so much, and it has been THE biggest hit. It will honestly keep them (and their older siblings and cousins!) entertained for so much longer than most toys, and the set is really well made and super easy to put together.
Age 3+
1 review
bellalunatoys.com
Tree House Family Fairy Dolls
Alexandra F. said: Little fairy and gnome dolls are classic Waldorf open ended toys made to inspire imaginative play! In the Waldorf tradition, they also encourage kids to play outside, create their own fairy homes, and act out stories from their imagination. Their small size makes them great Easter egg or advent calendar fillers, too!
Age 3+
1 review
elvesandangels.com
Elves and Angels Dollhouse
Alexandra F. said: Dollhouses are made for open-ended play, and this heirloom quality dollhouse is one that will be cherished for years by any child who likes playing with miniatures. My daughter had both a Barbie Dreamhouse and a smaller wooden dollhouse when she was young, and while she liked both, it was the wooden dollhouse (and its accompanying wooden dolls) that really captured her imagination, and that she and her brother played with most often.
Age 2+
1 review
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