Playsilks ideas

You've probably ended up here because you've seen some kids playing with big coloured pieces of fabric and the adults are calling them Play Silks and you're wondering what the hell they actually are? Or maybe you were checking out the EarthSylk collection of cruelty-free Play Sylks and didn't quite get it...

Play silks have been the most-used "toy" in our house for years. They are well-loved as supporting props and accessories in pretend play scenarios.

How to make your own playsilks! Since my kids were very little, playsilks (classic Waldorf toys) have been a big hit. They’ve functioned as everything from superhero capes, to playscapes and tent building supplies. I love that they are open ended, made from natural materials and that they encourage children use their imaginations. One year we even made them as gifts for all of our friends! Playsilks can be purchased ready made (Sara’s Silks https://www.sarahssilks.com) but they are usually…

Following on from my post on ‘Must Have Toys vs Nice to Have Toys’, I wanted to share our Play Silks! 🌈 Not only do they have beautiful colours & textures, but they’re a “toy” (or supporting prop) that will grow with your child, with their endless ways to be played with. From ‘peek a boo’ for Babies, to dress ups, forts, imaginative play scenes and so many more for Toddlers, Preschoolers & beyond. Add to your Play Silk collection by including fabric offcuts of different textures, or even…

We recently received our order of mini playsilks from Etsy. They are absolutely gorgeous, they are hand dyed and the colours are vibrant. Silk is a beautiful natural fibre, it is a wonderful open-ended material that children of all ages can enjoy. I like the mini size (approximately 11 inches square) for infants as the child is able to play and pick them up without getting lost in them. The larger size playsilks are better for some uses especially for pretend play and dress-ups. We've been…

Waldorf toys are beautiful but so pricy. Follow this easy tutorial to make DIY Waldorf play silks at a fraction of the price you will pay in stores.

Read on for our list of favorite ways to play with Playsilks! Find play ideas to match your child's age & favorite type of play, and download a free printable list of 50 Things To Do With Playsilks. Print and read aloud to your child or let them follow along with the pictures included here! Download and print 50 Th

How to DyeA Rainbow Playsilk A Simple Craft in Color Mixing There is a special wonder that happens when children learn how mixing colors create new ones. As we dye a silk rainbow using yellow, red and blue food coloring, the colors magically blend to make orange, green, and purple. This project and process will delight

The imagination is a powerful tool. One of my objectives in raising my children is to stoke the fire of their imagination. Imagination ignites creativity and curiosity. Imagination enables the innovative application of knowledge. Our kids need both! What I love about the development of the imagination is how natural and fun it can be. A child’s play […]