Play, explore, discover - repeat! A very important quote from Helen Gibbons, a key voice in early childhood education. She highlights how...

One of our Carnegie Toy Library families sent us this sweet snap of their little one enjoying the Chinese New Year story sack - serving...

Some of our team’s toy picks! While we’d love to spill all our secrets, today we’re sharing just a few of our committee’s favourite toys!...

Maggie Dent, an expert in parenting and child development, has spent years helping parents understand how essential play is for...

Play is so much more than just a break from learning - it IS the learning! 🌟 Fred Rogers, a passionate advocate for children’s...

Did you know that over 50% of toys in Australia end up in landfill within a year? (ABC News, 2021) Instead of buying new, borrowing from...

Musical play is more than just a good time - it helps children build coordination, boost creativity, and develop essential listening...

Spotlight on: STEM. School’s out, but who says learning has to be? Keep those brains buzzing and hands busy with our awesome range of...

It’s warming up! Don’t forget about our range of outdoor and water play toys - perfect for keeping the kids entertained as the...

We have so many beautiful musical instruments!

Discover the Ultimate Play Table for Winter Fun! Switch from summer water play to fun winter adventures with ease! We are introducing the...

In a world that is becoming increasingly digital, it's refreshing to see the timeless appeal of toys that stimulate imagination,...

From early on, children are exposed to music. Singing nursery rhymes and even made up funny songs are a big part of their lives.

STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and maths, disciplines which have been identified globally as crucial to the future of...

Board games teach important social skills, such as communicating verbally, sharing, waiting, taking turns, and enjoying interaction with...

Anyone would be forgiven for viewing toys as special occasion gifts that offer a temporary distraction for children, or as objects that...

LEARNING BENEFITS OF IMAGINATIVE PLAY It provides opportunities for children to identify with the adult world. Practise and role play...

By Gemma Holleran - Speech Pathologist & Committee Member Children learn so much through play. Toys are a great way to get kids talking!...

Building and construction is great for kids because of its fun play and learning potential. As children build they are using and...