Babies, toddlers, and older children learn through play, and research has shown that imaginative play helps children to regulate themselves and improve their social skills.

Wooden playsets not only provide children an outlet for make-believe fun, they’re durable, safe, and some are made from sustainable resources.

What could be better than promoting ecological responsibility while providing your child hours of learning and fun?

Since preschoolers in particular love making up imaginary worlds of animals and people, a wise investment is the ImagiPLAY’s A Day on the Farm Playset.

Designed to encourage verbalization, exploration of habits, role-playing and motor skills, this set provides stimulation of many developing skills all while providing just plain fun.

Chunky, easy to hold, and colorful, this wooden set contains a rooster, a hen, 2 cows, 2 pigs, a rabbit, and 4 people. Made from plantation-grown rubberwood, the set is safe and splinter-free.

The set comes with a wooden fence and house, and the entire set weighs 4 pounds. Recommended for children 3 and older, it is available for order online, and comes with a 30 day guarantee.

Wooden toys make a terrific choice because they are durable and safe. You can use these toys for many children, passing them down to siblings for years of enjoyment.

Free from plastic parts, these toxin-free toys are perfect gifts, too. Try out A Day on the Farm, and watch as children play to learn.