Introducing Claymates’ Family of 4, a Montessori-approved playset designed to encourage open-ended, imaginative play. Handcrafted in Maine, USA, this set includes handmade wooden figures and colorful non-drying clay blocks. Kids create their own characters, facilitating self-expression, fine motor development, and social awareness. Ideal for classrooms or at home, these gender-neutral figures represent diverse group dynamics, fostering empathy and understanding. Crafted from sustainable brown walnut and light maple hardwoods, Claymates is a creative, fun, and educational tool for the modern child.
Evaluation comments:
“I really love the simplicity of this toy. It is a blank canvas that sparks creativity and imagination in kids.”
“The wooden figurines are quite beautiful on their own. They look like they can be displayed as is! They are smooth, lightweight, and look to be expertly crafted. I like the different wood tones and the varying sizes of the figurines. There are various ridges and thicknesses on them which I think was purposefully done so clay could better stick onto them.”
“The clay that is included is great. It’s super colorful (comes with 6 colors) and non-toxic, non-drying, non- hardening, and non-staining. I could not ask for more!”
“My daughter is having a blast with these. These guys have been a family, they’ve been a group of friends, they’ve been kid and adult versions of my kids, etc. It’s really fun to see what she comes up with. I have not seen a toy like this. Wonderful!”
“The creative potential seems endless! Great activity for kids of all ages.”
“The quality of the kit exceeded expectations. The wooden dolls are simply yet skillfully crafted, with smooth surfaces and finely sculpted shapes.”
“This kit has been an absolute delight to play with! My daughters and I have enjoyed quality time together decorating the wooden dolls with clay. I’ve been bringing it out in the mornings while making breakfast and the girls have been working together to recreate different people each morning.”
“I love seeing my daughter let her imagination run wild as she creates new characters and brings each of them to life.”
“The process of sculpting and decorating the dolls is incredibly engaging and rewarding, sparking creativity and fostering imaginative play.”
“What I liked most about the activity was the freedom it offered for creative expression and storytelling. My daughter enjoyed crafting different characters and creating stories to accompany each of them.”
“The blank-canvas dolls crafted with different wood colors encouraged diversity.”
“I absolutely love the open-ended nature of this kit. It’s the perfect activity for the whole family to enjoy together.”