Ostheimer Large Fence | Children of the Wild
Ostheimer Large Fence
- Thoughtfully designed to fit into a child’s hands
- Hand carved from sustainable European timber
- Hand painted with Non-toxic water colours and organics.
- Eco-friendly, vegan-friendly, ethically made, and meet or exceed strict EU safety testing standards.
- Suitable for 3+ years
The Ostheimer large fence typically measures about 7cm in height and approximately 19.5cm in length. Slight variations may occur due to it's handmade nature. The width measures 1-3cm. A slim and sturdy profile.
How can we play with Ostheimer wooden fences?
An Ostheimer fence is a versatile, handcrafted wooden toy designed to inspire imaginative play, particularly in children. Here are some creative ways you can use an Ostheimer fence, based on its typical features and purpose:
- Create Farmyard Scenes: Use the Ostheimer fence to build enclosures for Ostheimer wooden animals like cows, horses, or sheep. Your child can set up a miniature farm, arranging multiple fence pieces to form pastures or pens, keeping the animals safely contained while encouraging storytelling about farm life.
- Build a Zoo or Safari Park: Use the Ostheimer fence to create habitats for wild animals. Pair it with Ostheimer figures like lions, elephants, or giraffes to design a zoo or safari scene, sparking imaginative adventures or educational play about wildlife.
- Design Obstacle Courses: Arrange the fences as hurdles or jumps for toy horses or other figures. This can simulate a riding school, a race, or a playful challenge, adding a dynamic element to pretend play.
- Construct Village or Castle Boundaries: Combine the fence with Ostheimer houses, stables, or castle pieces to define a village perimeter or fortify a knight’s stronghold. It can serve as a protective wall or a decorative boundary in medieval-themed play.
- Enhance Small World Play: Integrate the fence into broader small world setups, such as woodlands or fairy tale scenes. It could enclose a magical garden, separate a forest from a meadow, or protect a treasure in a pirate adventure.
- Seasonal Displays: Use the fence in seasonal setups, like a nativity scene at Christmas. It can form part of a stable or a boundary for shepherds and their flocks, adding a tactile, natural element to the display.
- Educational Tool: Teach concepts like spatial reasoning or organization by experimenting with different fence layouts—circular pens, long barriers, or interconnected sections. It can also introduce basic ideas about farming, animal care, or historical settings like medieval villages.
Since Ostheimer fences are crafted from sustainable wood with a simple, natural finish, they’re sturdy yet open-ended, inviting kids (and adults!) to adapt them to countless scenarios. Their smooth texture and warm aesthetic also make them a lovely addition to hands-on, sensory-rich play. What specific scene or use are you thinking of trying out?
Ostheimer’s expressive wooden figures have been loved by children and their parents for more than fifty years, and the collection of wooden toys continues to expand! We know of few toys that have so great an ability to engage and encourage a child’s imagination.
Ostheimer have been handcrafting the finest natural wooden toys in Germany for more than 70 years. Inspired by the Waldorf educational principles of Rudolf Steiner, each figure is individually carved with love and care using Ostheimer’s signature soft shapes and gentle colours, bringing warmth and beauty into children’s imaginary play and story-telling.
Thoughtfully designed to fit into a child’s hands, the handcrafted nature of these heirloom toys gives each piece its own special charm and character. Made from sustainable European timber, the natural characteristics of the wood are enhanced by the use of non-toxic water colours and organics.
All Ostheimer toys are eco-friendly, vegan-friendly, ethically made, and meet or exceed strict EU safety testing standards.