10 Best Open-Ended Toys for Small Spaces | Perfect for Ages 1–7!

Looking for the best open-ended toys that work across multiple ages and fit in a small home? In this video, I’m sharing our family’s top 10 favorite open-ended toys, which have worked beautifully for our kids, ranging in age from 1 to 7 and for our family living in small spaces (we’re in just 650 sq ft!).

These toys have stood the test of time, promote creativity and independent play, and are great for families who want to declutter, simplify, and invest in quality over quantity.

What You’ll Learn in This Video:
Our top 10 open-ended toy picks
Why they work for multiple age ranges
How we make them work in our small space

These toys are ideal for:
• Minimalist families
• Montessori-inspired homes
• Siblings with big age gaps
• Parents wanting fewer, better toys!

Comment below with your favorite open-ended toy; I'd love to hear what works for your family too!

Links to all the toys mentioned:
(As an Amazon Associate, I make a small commission from purchases made through these links at no additional costs to you)

Magnatiles: https://amzn.to/4m3dysl

Magnatile People: https://amzn.to/3IW16w2

5.5 Inch Dolls (not 7 inches like I said in the video!) I measured them - they're smaller :)): https://amzn.to/3UAv2QZ

Duplo: https://amzn.to/45CT6bV

Farm Animal Figurines: https://amzn.to/3UfTabf

Felt Balls (check the size to make sure you're comfortable with them): https://amzn.to/46FI72B or go for something slightly larger: https://amzn.to/4laiwSR

Inertia Trucks and Little Cars: https://amzn.to/41oLtDp & https://amzn.to/4myGOas

Play Silks and Beach Towel Clamps: https://amzn.to/4oeYlWC & https://amzn.to/3Jk8XmZ

Dress Up Clothes and Accessories:
Dresses: https://amzn.to/45kQ76B
Hoop Skirts: https://amzn.to/3HpaWpw
Aprons: https://amzn.to/45nYQ8i
Butterfly Wings: https://amzn.to/40R7s5T
Occupations: https://amzn.to/4oeYo4K
Animals: https://amzn.to/4oFPuxF
Imaginary Creatures: https://amzn.to/4leov98

If you want to check out my blog post on this topic, which includes some bonus open ended toy ideas, go to: https://contentmentwithsimplicity.com...

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