Journal

Dress-up and imaginative play is an important part of every child's development and helps them learn creative thinking and communication skills, and adds a sense of magic and wonder to their lives!

Waldorf Paper Dolls A Simple Craft in Paper Cutouts Introducing paper dolls inspired by our Waldorf Dolls! Wrist Streamers, Capes, and Tutus are ...

Spring Collection Inspiration: Hilma af Klint Toys for the Emerging Artist Hilma af Klint in her studio Hilma af Klint began abstract painting ...

Playsilk & Egg Dyeing   Spring is coming and with it I'm thinking about activities that are enjoyable to do outside with children. Dyeing eggs ...

Regenerative Play Sarah's Silks x Ōshadi Collective February 21st, 2022 We've partnered with the Ōshadi Collective to bring to life Sarah's dream ...

The Great Race The story of how the animals got their place in the Chinese ZodiacJanuary 27th, 2022 LONG AGO, IN China, the Jade Emperor decide...

A Gift - What is a Gift? November 12th, 2021 Few things are as special as a surprise. Surprises create precious memories like finding a shell whil...

Face Painting Earth-Friendly Costume Creation October 7th, 2021  Creating sustainable, open-ended costumes is an important part of Halloween for Sa...

Animal Masks A Simple Craft in Cardboard Cutouts September 1st, 2021 This Halloween we are excited to celebrate both the holiday and Mother Eart...

Meet Your Toymaker A journey into a California toy workshop August 27th, 2021 We're excited to introduce our partnership with the CNC Shop, a wo...

Interview with Michelle Mackay @danceypantsdisco August 16th, 2021 How does your family use Playsilks or other open-ended toys? Out of all the ...

Making a Summer Nature Table July 28th, 2021 Seasonal rituals have always felt to me like an invitation to go back to the drawing board; erase the...