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    • BUILD A CUSTOM CLASSROOM
    • Learn More
      • About
      • New Furniture
      • Custom Furniture
      • Pre-loved Pieces
      • Redeemed toys
      • FAQ's
      • Contact
  • home
  • BUILD A CUSTOM CLASSROOM
  • Learn More
    • About
    • New Furniture
    • Custom Furniture
    • Pre-loved Pieces
    • Redeemed toys
    • FAQ's
    • Contact

Redeemed toys: Trains, puzzles, and stacking blocks

How it Started

In our work with schools and childcare centers, sometimes while doing deliveries and pickups, we're asked to haul away old classroom furniture that’s damaged, outdated, or no longer usable. Most of it would end up in a landfill. 


We decided there was a better option!


We’re proud to introduce our new line of Redeemed Hardwood Toys – trains, blocks, puzzles, and more – handcrafted entirely from reclaimed hardwood furniture that would have otherwise been discarded.


We're giving these materials a second life and a new purpose — and the kids absolutely LOVE it.


Each Redeemed Hardwood Toy is made from Baltic birch, preserving the original finish on flat surfaces. All cut edges are carefully sanded to be smooth, soft, and safe, while still offering a tactile, hands-on feel.

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    Stacking Blocks

    Kids can challenge themselves to see how many blocks they can stack and balance.  With all blocks made from birch hardwood, they can fall thousands of times and look no worse for wear.  Like all NorthShore Woodworks pieces, Redeemed Hardwood Toys are backed with a lifetime guarantee. Blocks measure approximately ½” thick and range from 3" to 6" wide and 3" to 10" tall, making them larger (more fun!) than comparable wooden block shapes you might find elsewhere. They are suitable for stacking on flat, level surfaces.

    Our collections of hardwood oversized large stacking blocks include:


    Noah’s Ark, Farm Creatures, Sea Creatures, Forest Creatures, Letters, Numbers, Shapes, Vehicles, Birds, Trees, Food, Family, Aircraft, Construction Vehicles, Motorcycles, Dogs, Butterflies, and any other collection you can imagine!

    Train Tracks

    We also offer handcrafted hardwood toy train tracks, fully compatible with Brio and Thomas the Tank Engine trains and tracks. Each piece is made from reclaimed birch hardwood, precision-cut and sanded smooth for safe, durable play. Whether kids are building winding routes or racing their favorite engines, these tracks are made to last — no splintering, no cracking, just timeless fun. Our train sets are backed by a lifetime craftsmanship guarantee and built to handle years of imaginative play.

    Puzzles

    Our Redeemed Hardwood Puzzles turn reclaimed birch into beautiful, durable, and tactile learning tools that kids love. Each puzzle is cut from solid hardwood, with smooth, sanded edges that are safe for little hands and built to withstand years of use. Whether it’s shapes, letters, animals, or custom school-themed designs, our puzzles are thoughtfully crafted to encourage fine motor skills, problem-solving, and independent play. These puzzles are backed by our lifetime craftsmanship guarantee — because good design, like good learning, should last.

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