Raising happy, healthy and confident kids

Support for the early years - when it matters most

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Served over 5000 Kids Australia Wide

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97% satisfaction rate from program ratings

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Expert team of therapists + educators

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BACKED BY RESEARCH, DELIVERED THROUGH PLAY

The early years are full of change + growth.
We’re here to help you navigate them.

At The Play Way, we understand how crucial the early years are for a child’s growth. These first years lay the groundwork for confidence, curiosity, communication, and regulation. Our team of child development experts, including occupational therapists, speech pathologists, and psychologists, translates the science into simple, practical tools and strategies for everyday life.

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What Matters Most

The early years shape a child’s future. That’s why we focus on the developmental building blocks that make big impact:

What People are Saying About The Play Way

"We ordered sensory, fine motor and routines programs from The Play Way. They're fantastic + motivate my child to try new activities."

Mary,
Parent

"The CVC Game is the kind of resource I have dreamed of but never been able to find all in one. It is utter perfection. Just so good."

Laura,
Educator
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Our Six Foundations

We believe that healthy child development health starts by going ‘back to the basics’ and focusing on the following six principles. They form the foundation of everything we do.

Movement

Emphasising the importance of physical activity, we encourage daily movement as a critical component for children's development and learning.

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Real Food

Advocating for a return to basic, whole foods free from additives, we aim to educate parents about nutritional choices that support children's health.

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Quality Sleep

Understanding that children typically need significantly more sleep than adults, we address factors that impact children's sleep quality.
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Love + Connection

Recognising the need for emotional security, the approach prioritises fostering loving relationships between adults and children.

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Free Play

Advocating for unstructured play to encourage creativity, problem-solving, and emotional resilience in children.
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Time in Nature

Highlighting the mental health benefits of outdoor play, we promote regular connection with nature for children's well-being.

Most Loved

CVC Word Builders Game
A white box titled "CVC Word Builders Game" by Sensory Play Australia displays colorful letters and images like a cat and worm to enhance phonemic awareness. The bright green side reads "CVC Word Builders," making literacy skills fun and engaging. A white box titled "CVC Word Builders Game" by Sensory Play Australia displays colorful letters and images like a cat and worm to enhance phonemic awareness. The bright green side reads "CVC Word Builders," making literacy skills fun and engaging.

CVC Word Builders Game

Regular price $74.00
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Sleep Program
A parent with two kids is on a bed. They and one child are exploring The Play Way's Sleep Program box, while the other child holds a book. The bedroom features a decorative headboard and a patterned lamp. A parent with two kids is on a bed. They and one child are exploring The Play Way's Sleep Program box, while the other child holds a book. The bedroom features a decorative headboard and a patterned lamp.

Sleep Program

Regular price $390.00
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Understanding My Body Journal Digital Resource
A green digital journal cover titled "Understanding My Body Journal Digital Resource" by The Play Way features blue text, a magnifying glass with an eye, and fosters children's emotional understanding. A green digital journal cover titled "Understanding My Body Journal Digital Resource" by The Play Way features blue text, a magnifying glass with an eye, and fosters children's emotional understanding.

Understanding My Body Journal Digital Resource

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Melo Self-Care Starter Kit
An open box displays Melo Self-Care Starter Kit products—body lotion, body wash, detangling spray, conditioner, and shampoo—ideal for bath time relaxation, plus visual instruction cards and a green self-care booklet. An open box displays Melo Self-Care Starter Kit products—body lotion, body wash, detangling spray, conditioner, and shampoo—ideal for bath time relaxation, plus visual instruction cards and a green self-care booklet.

Melo Self-Care Starter Kit

Regular price $99.00
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ALD Play Boards
A white rectangular box features the text "ALD Play Boards" and "Sensory Play Australia." These boards are crafted to enhance language development and social interaction, all set on a crisp white background. A white rectangular box features the text "ALD Play Boards" and "Sensory Play Australia." These boards are crafted to enhance language development and social interaction, all set on a crisp white background.

ALD Play Boards

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Animal Walks Cards Digital Resource
A flyer for The Play Way’s Animal Walks Cards Digital Resource shows a person holding cards with animal images and names. It describes therapeutic uses for gross motor skills and includes contact info, set on colorful abstract shapes. A flyer for The Play Way’s Animal Walks Cards Digital Resource shows a person holding cards with animal images and names. It describes therapeutic uses for gross motor skills and includes contact info, set on colorful abstract shapes.

Animal Walks Cards Digital Resource

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Balance Journal & Guidebook
Three open Belucci journals with green covers are displayed. The nearest book, the Balance Journal & Guidebook, features a leaf illustration and the word "Gratitude." Its pages contain text and lined sections for writing. All books rest against a plain background. Three open Belucci journals with green covers are displayed. The nearest book, the Balance Journal & Guidebook, features a leaf illustration and the word "Gratitude." Its pages contain text and lined sections for writing. All books rest against a plain background.

Balance Journal & Guidebook

Regular price $79.00
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Bingo Emotions Game
The Play Way's Easy Pack Camping Fun Tools Bundle includes educational children's games like "Spot It!," the "Bingo Emotions" set, three vibrant number and shape sheets, and a HeyDoodle Mini Mats kit with a reusable vehicle-themed coloring sheet. Product Image

Bingo Emotions Game

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See How The Play Way is Making a Difference

From the 5000+ children nationally across Australia, to the 1,000+ children in Uganda through our partnership with Life Charity Focus, one thing is for sure - we’re passionate about having a positive impact on the lives of children.

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