Language & Communication

Including development of an ability to listen, to understand what is said, and to speak to others The ability to see and understand the use of conversation, written language and to write and read Language is a learned code, or system of rules that enables children to communicate ideas and express wants and needs.

Social

Social play are the best mechanisms for progressing through the different social stages Children learn social rules such as, give and take, reciprocity, cooperation, and sharing Children also learn to use moral reasoning to develop a mature sense of values To be prepared to function effectively in the adult world.

Why choose PlanToys?
Not all wooden toys are created equally! PlanToys are not just your average wooden toys; they are a world leader in both environmentally and socially ethical operations. 

Classic wooden toys:
PlanToys®  was the first company in the world to manufacture toys from reclaimed rubber wood. All PlanToys® are made with clean, natural rubberwood from rubber trees which no longer produce latex, and which were originally a waste product to be burned. Wood is strengthened, non-chemically, in a kilm that is powered by solar and low-emission bio-fuels, and assembled with non-formaldehyde wood glues and, are stained with water based dyes rather than coated with paints that chip, like other wooden toys. All packaging is made of recyled and recylable materials with soy and water based inks. Each year, PlanToys replants over 100,000 rubber trees. 

New Planwood Toys
PlanToy's new "Planwood" material takes eco-friendly production one step further- instead of disposing of the sawdust and wood chips created in their classic toy production, Plan created a new way of recycling these materials uses even less energy than their classic toy production! Organic pigments and less than 1% non-formaldehyde E-zero glue are combined with the relaimed rubberwood materials, and pressure-moulded to create safe, water- and stain-resist resitant toys. The resulting PlanWood toys are high-density (much, much more durable than medium density fibres, or MDF), and because of their extreemly low moisture content, they are fungus-resistant too. And a huge bonus- Planwood toys are dishwasher-safe, a feature that caregivers LOVE!

PlanToys Social & Ethical Values
PlanToys’ operations have created over 1,100 jobs in and around the southern Thai village of Trang. The factory’s manufacturing processes create energy and power for the residents, 
improving daily quality of life. PlanToy's commitment to ethical employment, and community-buiding operations is reflected in their SA8000 certification for social accountability. 
All PlanToys® go beyond entertaining, classic play. They inspire imagination and creativity and encourage a wonderful learning experience, and are sure to become family heirlooms.

All PlanToys products exceed the following global standards:

• ASTM and EN-71 (toy safety)
• ISO 9001 (quality management)
• ISO 14001 (environmental management)
• OHSAS 18001(occupational health & safety management)
• SA 8000 (social accountability management)
• Forest Stewardship Council CoC Certified (sustainable forest management)