World Play

Small world play invites children to build and narrate their own miniature worlds — farms, forests, oceans and cities — developing language, storytelling, empathy and imagination. Our collection features wooden animals, nature sets, peg dolls and miniature scenes for open-ended, child-led play.

Extend the play with wooden blocks, Montessori and dinosaur toys.

Small world play — FAQs

What is small world play?

Small world play is imaginative play with miniature figures and scenes — animals, people and settings — where children create and narrate their own stories, building language and creativity.

What are the benefits of small world play?

It develops storytelling and vocabulary, social and emotional understanding, fine motor skills and imagination — all through child-led play.

What age is small world play for?

From around 18 months through the primary years — the play simply grows more detailed as children develop.