A beginner friendly guide to the top ten Waldorf aligned toys with three price points for each. Choose from high end heirloom quality pieces, mid range favorites, and budget friendly options so every family can bring more natural play into the home.
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Tree Blocks
Wooden Blocks
Play Silks
Rainbow Stackers
Dollhouses
Animal Figures
Tree Blocks
Expensive option. A beautiful set that can be passed down for generations!
Castle Tree Blocks 101 pcs
Mid-range. The ones I personally own. My children LOVE them.
Classic Tree Blocks 36 pcs
Budget friendly. I haven’t personally used these, but I’ve heard great things from friends.
Guidecraft Branch Blocks - 36 Pc Wooden Set
Wooden Blocks
Expensive. Comes with storage box.
Standard Unit Building Blocks for Toddlers (64 Pcs)
Mid-range option.
Melissa & Doug 60pc Solid-Wood Blocks Set
Budget option.
OOOK Natural Beech Wood Blocks 100pcs Toddlers
Play Silks
Expensive. If you search play silk on Etsy there are plenty of options, most are around $30ish for a 35x35 play silk
Hand-Dyed Playsilk Scarf: Midnight Sky with Stars, Waldorf Toy
Mid-range. Amazing quality and so many great options to choose from. Our personal favorite
Sarah's Silks Set of 5 Enchanted Playsilks
Budget. These are NOT made of silk, but polyester.
Geyoga 9 Pcs Rainbow Fabric Play Scarves
Rainbow Stackers
Expensive
12-Piece Wooden Rainbow Stacking Tunnel
Mid-range. 10 piece.
Wooden Counting Rainbow
Cheap, like only $15 cheap!
Fisher-Price Wooden Stacking and Nesting Rainbow Building Toy for Toddlers, 6 Wood Pieces, 18 months
Dollhouses
Expensive. There are also so many beautiful options on Etsy
Waldorf Wooden Dollhouse by Twig Studio
Mid-range. Bonus it comes with the furniture and people!
Guidecraft Woodlands Natural Wooden Multi-floor Dollhouse Set with Furniture - Kids Educational Toy Play House
Budget option
Tiny Land® Sweetwood Evergreen Dollhouse without Dolls
Animal Figures
Expensive, but most popular brand.
Ostheimer Wooden Toys
Mid-range option. I find these better for younger children. They’re larger and sturdier than Ostheimer.
Holztiger Fox Standing Toy Figure
Budget option that I just discovered while making this list. Excited to buy a few.
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