Are there toys that aren't plastic or that require batteries?

Yes, I just wrote a hub entitled Non-Plastic and Battery Free Toys for Children Of All Ages.

Yes, in fact I wrote a recent hub about this "How to make childrens toy blocks". Since seeing your question I see there is more desire to hear about things for kids to do along these lines. I'll see what else I can share in future hubs. Thanks for asking!

There are lots of toys that spark the child's imagination that don't require batteries and are not plastic. Tinker toys, Alphabet Blocks, wooden trains and the like. For girls you can get cloth dolls and... keep reading →