Autumn on the Farm: Embracing Simplicity | Lapp’s Toys
Autumn on the Farm: Embracing Simplicity
Life on the farm often moves in harmony with the changing seasons. Long summer days hum with energy as fields burst with color. Hands are kept busy with a cycle of planting and harvesting the land’s generous bounty. As autumn arrives, these duties take on a slower pace as the days grow shorter, and the air begins to chill. The season is marked by a final harvest that clears the farmlands as corn is cut, grain is threshed, and grasses cured for hay. Routines begin to lean toward preparation for the colder days ahead and fields are prepared for winter’s season of rest.
As families, we can use nature’s rhythms to guide our homes too. Autumn invites us to rest, reflect, and draw our families closer. When we embrace this time of slowness we create space for comfort, simplicity, and the joy of spending time together. Practices of storytelling, handwork, and spiritual gratitude help to make this time especially meaningful.
For little ones, exploring the wonders of farm life can provide a special reminder of how nature shapes the world around us. Kid sized farm toys with realistic details invite children to explore these ideas through open-ended, meaningful play, sparking creativity, imagination, and joy. Through pretend play and storytelling children build their vocabulary and strengthen creative thinking. Farm toys pair wonderfully with natural materials found in-season like dried corn, pinecones, or acorn caps. These varying shapes and textures enhance the sensory experience and build fine motor skills.
As children grow, each toy becomes a meaningful tool for discovery, growth, and connection – while providing hours of fun! As you curate your family’s collection of farm toys, we’ve gathered a few of our favorites to inspire you.
Pennsylvania Bank Barn
Our two-story bank barn is crafted in detail to mirror the traditional barns found around
the Lancaster County countryside. Movable doors in the lower level and a bank ramp create space to bring in the hay or load in animals. Meticulously crafted from solid wood, this captivating barn will become a cherished family treasure that will be passed down from sibling to sibling and generation to generation.
Wooden Tractor
Trains & Vehicles
No farm adventure would be complete without a tractor! Designed to fit little hands, rolling wheels add to the imaginative fun.
Forage Wagon
From transporting feed to the silo or gathering hay for storage, our handcrafted Forage Wagon is ready to get to work! This traditional Lancaster County wagon can be hitched to our wooden tractor.
Wooden Farm Animals
One of the most delightful sights on the farm is often the animals! Complete with a wooden fence, our collection of wooden animals feature simplistic shapes and smooth edges making them suitable for even the smallest hands.
Life, much like nature, evolves through a cycle of seasons. This can feel different in each family: the energy-filled days of toddlerhood, the curiosity of school-aged children, and the independence of teens. As parents and grandparents, these seasons unfold in small moments and remarkable milestones, each deepening our connections as a family and reminding us just how quickly this time slips by.
As you move through these seasons, visit our blog for ideas and activities as you continue to create meaningful experiences at home.