"Anamalz"

Anamalz

Fabulous wooden toys are a staple in Waldorf education.

When we find them, we stock up.

'Anamalz' http://www.anamalz.com/ were no exception. 

I first discovered them at a friends house during a play date and went searching for them on Taobao (a very addictive and dangerous shopping site!).

We then stocked up at Christmastime, so O had an animal to open each day of December.

They are perfect for imaginary play as well as mini lessons in biology.

We set up a 'forest' with our homemade Waldorf Wood Blocks http://mamadrool.blogspot.com/2012/10/waldorf-inspired-wood.html and a 'river' out of play silk.