Want to make a DIY wooden toy for your child? Whether you have a baby, toddler, or older kid, it can be a great feeling to make them a toy from scratch. Here are a ton of great ideas!
Wooden toys are all the rage. Isn't that funny how that works?
Historically, there might have only been wooden toys. When plastic was invented, people went nuts over how cheap and easy to clean it was.
However, old fashioned things are on trend, and that does not stop at toys. Montessori-style wooden toys are very popular for parents looking for simple, natural, and un-plugged options for their kiddos.
However, wooden toys can be very expensive. If you are looking for a better way to have wooden toys on a budget, you might want to make your own!
Big or small, many wooden toys are easy to make at home.
You might be surprised at how easy wooden toys can be to make. Hopefully these ideas will inspire you to get making!
DIY wooden toy ideas
Want to make a wooden toy for your child? Here are a ton of ideas and step by step tutorials!
Active kid? A wooden climbing triangle might be just the thing that they need to get that energy out!
This magic tissue box is a popular montessori toy. It can hold scarves or any small, soft object and so it almost doubles as storage!
Practice gymnastics or just have fun with a simple DIY balance beam.
Kids will love helping with baking and cooking thanks to this 2 kid learning tower!
Take your doll house to the next level with this DIY wooden tree house doll house for kids!
This craft table features storage shelves, caddies, and a roll of paper that pulls out to color on!
This kids size table is super easy to make and is perfect for crafting, tea parties, and playing.
This play tent is perfect for snuggling, reading, and playing!
OK so this toy shelf isn't a toy itself, but it's perfect for storing and displaying all of your toys!
Kids will love doing their own building (like the little kids Home Depot and Lowes building kits!) at this workbench.
This climbing arch can be flipped over and doubles as a rocker!
Do you remember the toys that have wooden beads on a wire that you move up and down and along the wire? Here is how to DIY one yourself!
Want to dye wooden toys - not paint them? Here is how to make dyed wooden blocks for your child!
Who needs a doll house when you can have a toy barn! This is a really easy build using scrap wood.
Kids love to play fight? Make them DIY wooden shields!
Too many toys? I love the finished look of this wooden toy cart.
This wooden barn is FANCY and seems really elaborate, but she has a fantastic step by step tutorial to make your own!
If your kids love to draw, they will love this wooden art easel. I love that it is all made from one sheet of plywood!
Kids want a BIG dollhouse? Here is a great tutorial to make your own!
Have a child that loves to do pretend makeovers? You need to make this play beauty box - with a mirror!
If your kids love playing in the yard, they will totally dig this wooden wheel barrow!
How adorable is this tiny toy house!
I am obsessed with the wooden shark face on this book cart!
Kids love baseball? Bring it indoors with this DIY wooden wall mounted bean bag toss game!
This is a fun little project for toddlers to work on their hand-eye coordination!
American Girl doll lovers? Here's how to build them a camping bunk!
I am OBSESSED with this adorable DIY big mac stacking toy!
Kids always need surfaces to spread out their toys. I love the storage with this one!
Dress up clothes can get lost in a box. Turn a bookcase into a dress up closet to make any kid feel really special!
Does your child love to perform? Build them a wooden stage!
An abacus might be REALLY old fashioned, but babies and toddlers love playing with them! I love the colored beads, too!
This step stool also works as a small chair for a kiddo - a great two for one build.
What kid doesn't love nerf blasters? Check out this super fun target board!
Play kitchens are super popular for small kids. Here is how to build one from scratch!
Does your child like to get dizzy? They will be obsessed with this sit and spin toy!
This mini table and chair set is perfect for art, crafts, or (what my son would use it for) snack time!
Be sure to check out our plans to build a Montessori style toy shelf!
Do you make your own wooden toys? Share what you make below!
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Ivory says
I currently have a junior in high school. However, I think these are soooooo cute, toys.
Deborah P Mitchell says
love your stuff