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Open-ended play is essential for children to engage in, but knowing what toys to get to support them can often be overwhelming and time-consuming. That's why we put together this blog post of the top 5 open-ended toys to help kickstart your collection or make your shopping expedition a little easier!

What is a play silk? How can play silks be used? Do play silks have to be silk? Can Sarah’s Silks Playsilks be washed? In this, our ultimate guide to playing with play silks, we will answer all these questions and more.

If you've been looking for inspiration on building your next ball run, then look no further! Grab your Grimm's building sets and get ready to have a ball, as Jen shares her top 5 simple ball run designs that you can build right now at home!

At Oskar's Wooden Ark we stock a wonderful selection of ball runs and marble trees, as well as a variety of building sets that allow you to create different ball run combinations. If you're wondering what ball or marble run is best for you or you're looking for inspiration and ideas for ball runs you can create from scratch using open-ended toys - then you've come to the right place!

The Grimm's Large Rainbow is one of the most popular and versatile wooden toys around. But what exactly is a Grimm's Rainbow? Is it really worth the money? What age group is the Grimm's Rainbow suitable for? How do I play with it? Find answers to these questions along with 25+ Rainbow Play Ideas in our Ultimate Guide to the Grimm's Rainbow.