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Turn ordinary items into EXTRA-ordinary play!
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Want easy, fun play ideas?
PLAY CARDS will make family playtime simple by giving you all the ideas you need!
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The PLAY CARDS® that you want, the PLAY CARDS® that you NEED!
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Keep boredom at bay with our Travel Games Deck, featuring 24 cleverly crafted games designed to make any journey more exciting. Whether you're hitting the road or soaring through the skies, these fun-filled activities are perfect for keeping kids entertained without the need for screens or gadgets.
Make your next adventure unforgettable with games that spark creativity, encourage connection, and bring joy to every mile traveled.
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Children's play prompts
The Play Card Company sells affordable, simple and inspiring play prompts to help parents engage their kids in screen-free fun.
Created by a primary school teacher, our cards take the guesswork out of playtime and encourage kids to play independently. Each durable, inspiring, fun deck includes 20+ ideas that transform simple household objects into magical experiences.
What our PLAY CARD Clubbies have to say...
I wish this was available years ago!
Best deck of cards we’ve ever owned! Simple play ideas for the whole family, and absolutely achievable without having to go shopping for supplies. I can’t recommend The Play Card highly enough! We’ll definitely keep adding more to our collection.
Flavia
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Totally in love with these playcards! They are absolutely genius! It takes the guess work/googling out of planning activities that this age group love!
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As a FTM it was hard to come up with ideas (especially during lockdown!). These cards are great and use items we already had lying around the house. Highly recommended and great gift idea.
Totally in love with these playcards! They are absolutely genius! It takes the guess work/googling out of planning activities that this age group love!
WHAT ARE PLAY CARDS?
Each card has a fun, simple activity designed specifically for you child’s developmental stage.
Every idea uses normal, household items so you never have to pay a visit to your local, exotic sphinx dealer. Each idea has been tried and tested by parents, primary school teachers and play enthusiasts over the last 30 years.
That’s how we know they work!
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ABOUT
The Play Card Company is proudly owned and founded by Melbourne mother and Primary School Teacher, Zara Demeris.
As a self-confessed grown-up child, she is somewhat addicted to play. Whether it’s Saturday nights building Lego or her collection of 15,000 mega blocks, Zara simply must surround herself with fun.
While play is something that seems ingrained in Zara, she realised that it doesn’t come naturally to everyone. She found that, understandably, parents were desperately wanting to play with their children, but stuck for ideas on what or how to do it.
This epiphany launched her mission to share the joy and simplicity of play with the world.
With her two young toddlers under her feet, vegemite in her hair and crumbs on the kitchen floor she begun creating what is now known as THE PLAY CARD COMPANY....
Discover the World Through Play Based Learning
The Play Card Co. is a Melbourne-based online store founded by Zara Demeris, a primary school teacher with a passion for all things fun! With a real focus on the importance of play based learning activities for kids, we provide affordable, simple, and inspiring prompts for kids through printed educational play cards and craft-based activities.
Join us as we explore what’s on offer, how to use our products to further your little one’s growth, and how to have fun while you do it.
Engaging Play Cards for Screen-Free Fun
Zara believes that play is an essential tool for education and development. With this in mind, she has created a range of products to foster creativity, exploration, and confidence in children across Australia without the use of screens.
We create and sell printed educational games that focus on independent learning and creative stimulation for little ones. Each game has been designed to encourage children to develop their cognitive skills, self-confidence and problem-solving abilities. These are backed by years of educational and development research.
Play-Based Learning Activities for Holistic Development
Play based learning is an essential component of a child’s holistic development, and encourages a myriad of important skills that utilise both sides of their brains. It is through games that children discover how to interact with the world around them, as well as how to interact with others.
By engaging children in activities that are meaningful and enjoyable, play based learning encourages them to develop their skills, enabling them to absorb information through exploration and experimentation. Through these games and activities, children can develop strong connections with their peers and learn important social skills such as cooperation, communication, and negotiation.
Transform Everyday Objects into Magical Experiences
When it comes to providing engaging opportunities for kids, parents & carers often underestimate the potential of everyday objects. From a simple pair of socks on your hand to hanging kitchen utensils with string, our range of games are designed to turn everyday objects into fun and educational activities through our bundles of toys and cards.
Browse Our Collection Today for Hours of Fun
Our play cards offer endless opportunities for exploration and discovery for inquisitive and growing minds. With the help of our toys, little ones can develop important skills whilst having fun and bonding with you.
Browse the selection today and find the ideal deck for your growing child’s educational needs. We also offer free and fast shipping on all orders over $100. Enjoy endless hours of screen-free fun. For more information, simply contact us here.
Acknowledgement of Country
The Play Card Co proudly acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land where we live and work, and we pay our respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging.
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