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The 10 Best Wooden Construction Toys – Guidebook

Beautiful construction toy made of wood pleases every child. With this toy, it is possible for your child to have a few nice hours of play and at the same time train his motor skills. You may also have some great play moments together.

In this guide await me an informative checklist with all the important information and the best construction toys made of wood in our product recommendations.

Checklist For Wooden Construction Toys

Designs
  • Construction toys made of wood consist of boards or elements that can be put together , screwed or simply stacked.
  • The individual elements are connected with pins or screws or hold together by stacking them sensibly on top of each other.
  • More rarely, pins are hammered in with an associated hammer.
  • With construction toys, simple and complex things can be built according to instructions or freely invented fantasy structures.
  • Children use construction toys to train their fine motor skills, logic and spatial imagination. At the same time, imagination and creativity are stimulated.
Function
  • Some construction toys, such as vehicles, also offer functions.
  • Cars can sometimes be rolled, cranes can use a pulley to move the hook up and down.
  • Whether the built constructs are finally functional, you can read in advance in the product description.
Age Recommendation
  • Simple construction toys can be used by children as young as 12 months.
  • For the youngest children, building blocks in various sizes and shapes are particularly suitable for building towers, houses and bridges.
  • From the age of 2, children can try their hand at screws.
  • Children from 3 years of age may already be able to work (with support) according to simple, illustrated building instructions.
  • Constructions with functions, such as pulleys, require more skill and are suitable for ages 3 to 4.
  • Let your child build by himself, but also offer him your help.
  • Take your child’s individual stage of development into consideration when choosing a construction toy.
  • The manufacturer’s age recommendation is also a good guide.
  • If the construction toy is too difficult or too easy for your child, he or she will quickly lose interest in it.
Quality and Safety
  • Make sure that the wooden construction toys are made of FSC-certified wood and do not contain any harmful substances.
  • Indications of whether the toys have been tested for this are the FSC mark and the GS and TÜV test seals.
  • In addition, the construction elements and building blocks must not have any sharp edges or splinters , as children can injure themselves on them.
  • Construction toys for small children must not contain any small parts that can be swallowed!

Here you will find the top 10 among the most popular wooden construction toys.

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The Best Sellers Of Wooden Construction Toys

We have compiled the most popular wooden construction toys for you in this bestseller list.

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Latest Deals For Wooden Construction Toys

Here you will find a selection of offers that are currently available in the area of wooden construction toys.

SaleBestseller Nr. 2
Melissa & Doug Wooden Construction Site Vehicles With Wooden Storage Tray (8 pcs) - Vehicle Toys, Cars For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+
Melissa & Doug Wooden Construction Site Vehicles With Wooden Storage Tray (8 pcs) - Vehicle Toys, Cars For Toddlers And Kids Ages 3+
Set of 7 wooden construction vehicles with moving parts; Vehicles store in sturdy wooden tray
$24.99 −30%
SaleBestseller Nr. 3
Making Wood Trucks & Construction Vehicles
Making Wood Trucks & Construction Vehicles
Martin, Reg (Author); English (Publication Language); 176 Pages - 01/28/2007 (Publication Date) - Union Square & Co. (Publisher)
$14.95 −59%
SaleBestseller Nr. 5
Kraftic Woodworking Building Kit for Kids and Adults, with 6 Educational Arts and Crafts DIY Carpentry Construction Wood Model Kit Toy Projects for Boys and Girls
Kraftic Woodworking Building Kit for Kids and Adults, with 6 Educational Arts and Crafts DIY Carpentry Construction Wood Model Kit Toy Projects for Boys and Girls
Includes everything needed to complete each woodworking project from beginning to end; Easy to follow and detailed instructions included to make 6 complete projects
$44.99 −11%

FAQ Wooden Construction Toys

What is a construction toy?

Construction toys give your child the opportunity to build different things. They are plates that can be plugged or screwed together.

Construction toys: From what age?

As a rule, children can get their first construction toy from 12 months.

Wolfgang lives with his family in Stuttgart. He has a twelve-year-old daughter and five-year-old twins. When he's not writing product guides for Elternkompass and sharing his experiences with you, he likes to go on bike tours, play Monopoly or read novels.