Kids can play with clay in a new way!

A new brand is here to bring all the fun of clay to kids, backed by sustainability and inspired by Montessori teachings. Claymates wooden figures are designed to encourage child autonomy and hands-on learning.

Claymates kits come with wooden figures as well as clay. | Source: Claymates

The new brand has several different human figure offerings, all hand-turned in Maine. They are made with sustainable wood and come in Tall and Little sizes. Kids can decorate the figures with the included clay, giving them hairstyles, outfits, and more. The clay is non-hardening and doesn’t dry out, so it’s easy to reuse for new play sessions.

The company has a variety of kits with different Claymates. The cornerstone set is the Family of Six kit, which comes with 12 blocks of non-hardening clay as well as six figures, two Talls and four Littles, with brown walnut, light maple, or mixed wood tones. Other kits include the Family of Four set, sets of six figures, and the Claymates Classmates kit. Kids can also get individual figures, additional clay, and a wood rolling pin. 

The new Claymates kits are available to purchase now on the official website. They’re designed for kids ages 3 and up, encouraging creativity, imagination, and individual expression in kids across various ages. 

Claymates will also attend the Montessori Event in Orlando, Florida, from March 7-10. The company will offer guests free items, as well as the chance to play with Claymates in person.


CLAYMATES KITS

These sustainable wooden figures come in two sizes (Tall and Little) as well as light maple, brown walnut, and mixed wood tones. Kids can decorate them with the included non-hardening clay to give them hairstyles, outfits, and more. Choose from packaged sets or individual figures.

Product Facts

  • MSRP:
  • $33-120
  • Age:
  • 3+

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