What is a free toy?

The free play toy is simple and minimal, allowing children to project their own worlds, characters, emotions and stories.
The free play toy encourages independent play. The child decides how to play with the toy.

The free play toy can be a doll or an animal figurine with a neutral expression. It can be a set of shapes with geometric or organic lines that can be separated, assembled or combined with other toys as the child wishes. The free-spirited toy can be made of wood, fabric or clay: by nature, it's made of natural materials and is often eco-responsible.

What is free play?

Free play is a game with no rules, no instructions, no purpose other than to play. Free play toys can be used for a wide variety of children's games, since they don't imply a single specific use or a single possible story.
The field of possibilities remains open, and several stories can be imagined around the same toy. Free play is a protean game that brings together different abilities and aptitudes. to explore their sensitivity and curiosity in areas such as mathematics, language, storytelling and experience. sensory...

Play is a path to freedom of being 

Free play strengthens self-confidence and individuality, as it gives children the opportunity to feel deeply connected to themselves.
Free play develops language, thinking, fine and gross motor skills, and encourages imagination and creativity.

Balberg Shop toys are designed to accompany the child for a long time through the different stages of his life, his free play, his role play, his imaginative play...

Natural materials and sturdy stitching ensure that children can invest their toys as freely as they wish.
The natural hues of wool felt give wool felt animal figurines the realism that small children need to build their image of the world.
Their drawing is simple and minimal, but without compromising on the characteristic details of each animal. Their facial expressions are always neutral, with eyes and noses simply embroidered.

Playing with Balberg shop pure wool toys develops imagination, fantasy, thinking and problem-solving skills. Our healthy, simple and essential toys will grow with your child, adapting to his or her play and sparkling with development and creativity.