{"id":4596,"date":"2010-09-22T00:00:30","date_gmt":"2010-09-22T04:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/simplehomeschl.wpengine.com\/?p=4596"},"modified":"2026-02-18T09:55:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-18T14:55:05","slug":"waldorf-toys-choosing-the-best-educational-toys-for-your-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplehomeschool.net\/waldorf-toys-choosing-the-best-educational-toys-for-your-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Waldorf Toys: Choosing the Best Educational Toys for Your Children"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Waldorf<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Written by Simple Homeschool contributor Sarah Baldwin of Bella Luna Toys<\/a> and Moon Child<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

A<\/span>s a Waldorf kindergarten teacher, one of my favorite \u201cparent evenings\u201d to offer was on the subject of toys and play. Over the years, I don\u2019t think there was a single parent who walked away from such a meeting without a new consciousness about choosing healthy playthings for his or her children.<\/p>\n

At the outset of our meeting, I explained how a young child learns about the world through all her senses<\/strong>. Unlike adults, a baby or toddler does not rely solely on her sense of sight, and make quick judgments about things based on a visual perception.<\/p>\n

When it comes to toys, a baby will grasp a toy, feel it, smell it and put it in her mouth. Did you know that along with the fingertips, ours lips are full of nerve-endings and one of the most sensitive parts of our body?<\/p>\n

Experiencing Toys Blindfolded<\/h3>\n

Well, I didn\u2019t really blindfold them, but I asked parents to close their eyes and not to peek. Then I would hand each parent a different toy.<\/p>\n

I would randomly hand out an assortment of toys from a typical child\u2019s toy box\u2013a Barbie doll, a metal toy car, an action figure, a baby doll with plastic head and limbs, Legos, plush animals, a My Little Pony, toys that make noise, and so forth.<\/p>\n

Other parents would be handed toys typically found in a Waldorf early childhood classroom\u2013things like a smooth river stone, a Waldorf doll made of cotton and wool, carved wooden animals, play silks, a wooden toy car, a handmade puppet or a shell.<\/p>\n

I asked the parents to feel each toy, smell it, touch it to their cheek, and taste it (as a young child would) if they dared!<\/strong> After the adult had an experience of one toy, he would hold it up and I would place the opposite type of toy in his hands.<\/p>\n

Sharing the Experience<\/h3>\n

At the end of this exercise, parents would share their experiences. Typically, parents would describe feeling tense, repelled or confused when handed one of the plastic or synthetic toys, and to describe the feeling of comfort or relaxation they would feel after being handed a natural toy<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

After having the experience, parents made important discoveries and had plenty to share with one another.<\/p>\n

I invite you to try it. The element of surprise will be missing, but try experiencing different types of playthings with your eyes closed, and see what you discover.<\/p>\n

Make a Story<\/h3>\n

In the second part of the evening, I asked parents to get down on the floor and play.<\/p>\n

In one part of the room, I had laid out a pile of the toys typically found in a child\u2019s toy box on the floor\u2014an assortment that might include a Barbie, action figures, plastic dinosaurs, Happy Meal toys, metal cars and so on.<\/p>\n

In the other room would be a pile of wool puppets, stones, wooden tree blocks, play silks, wooden animals, pinecones and so forth.<\/p>\n

I would give each group of parents 15 minutes to play and come up with a story using their toys. \u00a0After 15 minutes, I would ask each group to switch places.<\/p>\n

The results were almost always the same. Parents described having a hard time coming up with a cohesive story with the plastic toys. Observing them play, I noticed how loud the adults in this group would get. Invariably, the plastic dinosaurs and action figures would become aggressive and start attacking the other toys.<\/strong> (What else can one do with a brawny action figure?)<\/p>\n

The stories that evolved from parents playing with the natural toys, on the other hand, were usually more like fairy tales\u2014stories of daily life, family and animals; sometimes adventure and magic. It was always interesting to observe how quiet and absorbed in play this group of adults would become.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Waldorf \u00a9 <\/em><\/span><\/a>Sarah Baldwin<\/a><\/em><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Observe Your Own Children<\/h3>\n

I wish I could give you the same hands-on experience through cyberspace. Words can never be as powerful as direct, experiential learning. But if you have the opportunity, observe your children and how they play with different kinds of toys. Play with<\/em> them and try to create stories of your own.<\/strong> Observe for yourself the different qualities of play that various toys inspire.<\/p>\n

Suspending Judgment<\/h3>\n

I\u2019ve tried to stress to parents over the years that choosing toys is not about \u201cgood toys\u201d vs. \u201cbad toys.\u201d Rather, it\u2019s about bringing new consciousness to selecting children\u2019s playthings.<\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • Is it beautiful?<\/li>\n
  • Does it feel good?<\/li>\n
  • Does it leave room for the imagination?<\/li>\n
  • Will it inspire creative play?<\/li>\n
  • Is it open-ended? (That is, is there more than one way to play with it?)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    If you can answer yes to these questions, you will be providing your child with all the tools needed for years of healthy play!<\/p>\n

    What are the qualities you look for in choosing toys for your children? What are the favorite toys in your house? I\u2019d love to hear your thoughts!<\/em><\/p>\n

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