The Wonderie Play Cloths: playing, learning and making stories
The Wonderie play cloths are organic cotton cloths for playing, learning, and creating stories. They fit perfectly with open-ended play, small world play, and the seasonal table, and are available at de Toverboom.
The Wonderie Play Cloths: Play, Learn and Create Stories
The Wonderie play cloths invite children to create their own stories. One day, a cloth becomes the base for small world play. The next, it turns into a cape, a den, gift wrap or a backdrop for a seasonal table. This makes these cloths a lovely choice for play at home, at school and in childcare settings.
The Wonderie is a small British brand founded by Vi, a mother who wanted to create thoughtful products for her own children and for others. When she could not find a good alternative to traditional play silk, she decided to make one herself. Together with a freelance artist, she brought her ideas to life in colourful, hand-drawn designs.
The cloths are perfectly suited to open-ended play. Your child decides what the cloth becomes and where the story goes next. This gives plenty of room for imagination, independent play and learning in a natural, playful way.
Features and Materials
The Wonderie makes its play cloths from 100% organic cotton. The cotton is GOTS-certified. The cloths feel soft and are light enough for children to pick up, fold, carry and use in many different ways.
The prints are made with safe, non-toxic dyes. Each cloth is supplied without plastic, in a recycled card sleeve. This makes them a good fit for families, schools and childcare settings that consciously choose beautiful toys with less waste.
The designs are rich in detail, while still leaving plenty of space for children’s own ideas. Your child can add wooden animals, figures, blocks or loose parts. In this way, the same cloth takes on a new role each time it is used in play.
What Children Learn from Playing with Cloths
With a play cloth, your child practises many skills without it feeling like learning. By placing figures, moving objects around and creating stories, children develop fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.
The cloths also support language development and imagination. Your child can describe what is happening, assign roles and act out little stories. A cloth with numbers, letters, countries or planets makes learning visible, playful and easy to explore.
Because there are no fixed rules, the play remains open. A cloth can become an ocean, a forest, a construction site, a starry sky or a den. This kind of open-ended toy encourages creativity and independent play. And because the cloths are lightweight, they are easy to take with you wherever you go.
Easy to Combine with Other Toys
The Wonderie play cloths make a beautiful base for small world play. They combine well with wooden toys and natural materials. Think of wooden animals by Ostheimer, building materials by Grimm’s, loose parts by Grapat, colourful blocks by Bauspiel or imaginative figures by Bumbu Toys.
Wooden peg dolls, play silks, stones, shells and tree slices can also be used to create new play worlds again and again. A play cloth can represent a forest, the sea, a farm, a village or an imaginary landscape. This gives existing toys a fresh meaning every time.
Which The Wonderie Play Cloth Is Right for Your Child?
At de Toverboom, you can buy The Wonderie play cloths in a range of themes. These include nature, animals, letters, numbers, countries and planets. This makes it easy to choose a cloth that suits your child’s age, interests and way of playing.
For younger children, a simple play cloth with nature, animals or seasonal imagery is often a lovely choice. Recognisable images help your child step into the play more easily. Toddlers may use the cloth as a play base, blanket, den or cloak.
Preschoolers often enjoy more storytelling-based play. They can build small worlds with wooden animals, houses, blocks and little figures. A cloth with a map, planets, letters or numbers is a good match for children who are curious about the world around them.
Looking for a gift? An organic cotton play cloth is a beautiful choice. It is original, sustainable and suitable for many different kinds of play. For a nursery, childcare centre or school, it can be useful to choose several themes, such as nature, language, numbers or the world around us.
FAQ - Buying The Wonderie play cloths? Everything you want to know
Do you want to buy a play cloth from The Wonderie? Here you will find the most frequently asked questions about the play mats.
Where can you buy The Wonderie play cloths?
You can buy The Wonderie play cloths at de Toverboom. The collection includes different cloths for playing, learning and storytelling.
From what age are The Wonderie play cloths suitable?
The Wonderie play cloths are suitable for children who enjoy looking, feeling, building and creating stories. For young children, always use the cloths under supervision. Toddlers and preschoolers can use them in more and more ways as they grow.
What are the play cloths made from?
The cloths are made from 100% organic cotton. The cotton is GOTS-certified. The prints are made with safe, non-toxic dyes.
How can a child play with a play cloth?
Your child can use the cloth as a play base, backdrop, den, cape, blanket or setting for a small world. The cloths combine beautifully with wooden animals, figures, blocks, loose parts and natural materials.
How do you clean The Wonderie play cloths?
Always check the care label on the cloth before washing. Small stains can usually be cleaned gently with a damp cloth and a mild cleaning product. Allow the play cloth to dry thoroughly afterwards.
Are the cloths suitable for a seasonal table?
Yes, many designs work beautifully on a seasonal table or themed display. A cloth immediately adds atmosphere to a season, festival or theme.
Are The Wonderie play cloths a good gift?
Yes, a The Wonderie play cloth makes a lovely gift for a birthday, new baby or special occasion. The cloths are light, versatile and remain interesting for a long time.
With The Wonderie play cloths, you give your child a sustainable, open-ended toy made from organic cotton. A cloth they can use to play, learn and create stories. View the collection at de Toverboom and choose a cloth that suits your child.
At Toverboom.eu, you can buy sustainable and high-quality toys with fast delivery and personal service.
The assortment is carefully curated for parents, schools, and childcare facilities. We offer a good warranty and returns are possible. We look forward to your order! Do you have any questions? Feel free to ask; we are always here for you❤️