After 15 years creating play for children and 6 years selling toys, we have decided to go back to basics and offer the resources we find the most essential to support the development of skills for our children. We’ve handpicked a small selection of toys for our shop that support all kinds of play, making sure your child gets a fun and well-rounded experience.
What can you find at Discovery Playtime online store? And why?
Spark your child’s creativity and problem-solving skills with endless building possibilities. We recommend our basic sets to get you started with magnetic tiles for hours of play and interactive fun for your child and between siblings. Upgrade your collection with the motion or transport pack and add the incredible ball run (recommended for children 5+) to take your magnetic tiles to a whole new level!
Encourage hands-on learning and exploration with different textures and materials, boosting fine motor skills and curiosity. You don’t need to come up with the most amazing ideas, simply set up the tray with your child and create beautiful memories together while doing so. Check out other blog posts to learn how to create engaging tuff tray set ups for your child.
Teach your child about building and recycling, turning cardboard into amazing creations and promoting environmental awareness. Practicing and learning engineering skills will help your child improve coordination, problem-solving, creativity and confidence. One toy for all! Most presents come in a box, and all that cardboard is wasted, what if you could turn it into even more toys, created by your child! They will feel so proud of themselves which will boost their self-esteem at the same time.
Help your child improve their coordination, balance, and physical fitness with active, fun movement. Movement is so important for the development of our brain, it creates new cells that help us develop our decision-making skills, memory and overall well-being. We all know the weather isn’t the best in Ireland, so why not adding something that will get your child moving and having lots of fun indoors? Our Didicars offer just that, no doubt it will become their favourite toy!
Support your child in understanding and expressing their emotions, enhancing their emotional regulation and communication skills. It is not always easy to know how we feel, or why we feel this way. Using the colour monster figures regularly will help your child understand their emotions, and regulate how they feel. They can hold their emotions, bury them in the sand, wash them, freeze them, paint them, or create stories around them. So many possibilities! Why not adding other books with it too.
Promote physical activity and social interaction while enjoying the outdoors and creating fun family memories. Who doesn’t love bubbles? It gets even better with these amazing GIANT bubbles made in Ireland! Children will love making them as much as chasing and bursting them. The perfect gift and resource for the summer months, parties and any events.
Foster mindfulness and self-awareness, helping your child develop relaxation techniques and emotional resilience. In the very fast-paced world we live in, it is essential for our mental health that we pause and connect with ourselves and with others regularly. These beautifully mindful cards are designed to help you and your children do so through play, art and conversations.
These toys offer lots of activities and learning opportunities without needing to spend more money. You can easily add other toys your child already has to expand their playtime. Our selection is designed to make play setup simple, fun, and budget-friendly, supporting your child’s growth and development.
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