What is Sensory Play?

Hi, I’m Tara! I am a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and a mum-of-two little boys.For the last 11 years, I’ve been working with children with disabilities, and I feel very honoured to be able to walk alongside these families on their unexpected parenting journey.What does a Paediatric Occupational Therapist do?You might be wondering: what does a Paediatric Occupational Therapist do? If chil...

Toymate Comes to Innaloo, Western Australia

Toymate Comes to Innaloo, Western Australia
(photo of our Toowoomba store entrance)We are very excited to announce our third store in the west at Innaloo, opening early November. Just in time for Christmas the store will be packed full of the latest toys, games, bikes, scooters, LEGO, collectibles and more. With hundreds of specials in store everyday you will always find the toys you are looking for at Toymate's amazing prices.Don't forget...

​Learning Through Play In The Preschool Years

​Learning Through Play In The Preschool Years
Too often we place such a big focus on what kids are learning and not enough on whether or not they are having fun. At such a young age, the best way kids learn is though play. It is through play that children develop their language and communication skills, which are important foundations for the rest of their learning. Here are just some of the benefits that come with learning through play...