Wooden blocks have always been one of my favorite toys for kids. I had wooden blocks in my kindergarten classroom and they were definitely a favorite. Not only are they fun and make kids use their imaginations…but they are also pretty. You know, a toy that is not a total eyesore to have out in your living room. For his first birthday, Levi received this set of Melissa & Doug blocks from my parents. His first set of wooden blocks. Yay! And they even came in a pretty wooden box. 🙂 The next year he got a second set for Christmas.
I loved the wooden boxes, but it was impossible to put the blocks away in those. The blocks soon found a new home in a big basket and I needed to find another use for the boxes.
The boxes were fine the way they were but I thought they needed something. So, I picked up these number stickers from Lowes stuck them on and that was it. Easy projects are the best.
Kayla - Wooden blocks were always my favorite as a child, and I love that my 3 year old loves them, too! Love your bookshelf–especially the books ordered by color & the Cora doll. You are so creative!
creole wisdom - So pretty! Can’t wait to see the rest of your shelf 🙂 I think my favorite is that giant jar for crayons.
Stephanie - I never had wooden blocks at home growing up, but every time I went over to my grandparents’ place, I would play with them.. I have such fond memories!
I can’t wait to see the rest of your shelf! The little preview you gave us is beautiful. I wish my shelf was half as organized, haha.. o_o
Mary Ann - My dad like to do carpentry so as kids we had lots of leftover pieces of wood. He patiently sanded them and made them sliver-free. They were houses, chairs, walls, etc for our dolls or whatever. I drew on some for fridges and stoves for my houses I built. Fun play toys for kids. You are very creative!!!
Sian - I’ve been starting to collate Christmas and birthday gifts for my 11 month old man and have been looking for a decent set of blocks. I think you have found my winner. I just love wooden toys.
I think my little man is about a month younger than your littlest, so when you post your monthly pictures of him, I get very excited at the prospect that it is almost time to take my next set of photos.
Which means Griffin must be almost one 🙂
faith - that just looks so pretty! love the crayons in that jar and the books and the little doll with the letter C!
Cathy - Just clicked on the link and LOVED them!! I ordered a set for Lars for this Christmas!! Thanks for sharing – can’t wait for him to get them 🙂
random » The Macs - […] Stamp Set (only$10) and the Wooden Blocks (only $35…such a good deal!). The blocks are the same ones Levi and Griffin have. We love […]