[{"id":299912757405,"handle":"all-products","title":"ALL PRODUCTS","updated_at":"2024-10-13T21:20:07+11:00","body_html":"","published_at":"2022-05-18T14:32:25+10:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","disjunctive":false,"rules":[{"column":"variant_inventory","relation":"greater_than","condition":"1"}],"published_scope":"global"},{"id":283073020061,"handle":"festive-fun","updated_at":"2024-10-13T19:55:05+11:00","published_at":"2021-10-06T09:51:21+11:00","sort_order":"best-selling","template_suffix":"","published_scope":"global","title":"FESTIVE FUN","body_html":"\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEmbrace Festivity with Our Festive Fun Range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnearth the joy of seasonal festivities with The Play Card Co., a committed Australian initiative founded by an experienced primary school teacher. We specialize in providing simple, affordable, and captivating play-based learning activities for children. 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We’ve uncovered a hidden treat! 🍬 We found a limited amount of seconds stock Halloween Activity Decks and we’re offering them at the spooky price of just $10 (normally $29.95)!
If your child is as curious as a black cat on Halloween night, they're probably itching for some spooktacular fun. Or perhaps you're on a mission to make this Halloween a memorable one, brimming with creativity and laughter. But wait, how can you ensure their Halloween experience is truly special without wrestling with complex DIYs or resorting to more screen time?
From crafting spooky decorations to engaging in games that make giggles erupt like witches' cauldrons, our Halloween Fun Deck is here to rescue you from the clutches of boredom. It's designed with convenience in mind; you won't need to summon bats or search for rare ingredients to enjoy these activities. They're all crafted from everyday items you likely already have at home.
Bring the magic of Halloween alive without any fuss. Embrace the joy of laughter and learning, as your child dives into exciting games and crafts that celebrate the spirit of the season. The Halloween Fun Deck promises bewitching memories, curious discoveries, and plenty of screen-free smiles. Who knows, this experience could be the spark that ignites a lifelong love for creativity and exploration. Get ready for a Halloween like no other!
This deck includes: • 24 spook-tacular Halloween themed activities • 1 instruction card • A sliding draw box with easy-to-pull ribbon
On the cards you will find: • A high-contrast illustration of the activity • A quick list of things you will need. • Instructions of how to get the most out of the activities. • Different ways to play the activity.
Seconds Stock • This listing is for seconds stock, the only imperfection is a misprint on the outer box! All the fun is still the same!
Discover Halloween Fun!
Ever struggle to keep the kids entertained during Halloween? It's that time when the costumes are on, but the novelty wears off fast, and you're left scrambling for activities. It can be tricky, right? Finding fun, engaging things to do without resorting to more candy or screens. You want something that captures the spooky spirit and keeps the little monsters busy with hands-on, creative fun.
Here's where "Halloween Activities" swoops in! It’s not just a deck of cards, it’s a cauldron of spooky fun for kids.
We’re talking about ghostly games, creepy crafts, monster hunts, and even pumpkin decorating ideas!
These activities are designed to be easy and quick, using simple items you probably have around the house.
It’s all about keeping those little goblins entertained and imaginations soaring this Halloween!
Picture this: Your kids, full of excitement, diving into spooky Halloween activities that spark their creativity and curiosity.
It’s more than just crafting paper bats or painting pumpkins; it’s about watching them embrace the magic of the season and build memories that will last a lifetime.
You’re not just passing the time, you’re fueling their imagination and celebrating every little “boo-tiful” creation they make, one spooky masterpiece at a time!
It’s all about getting those little hands crafting and imaginations soaring.
Photos from our Spooky Halloween Fans!
Pumpkin bowling, spooky scavenger hunts, and ghostly crafts—these are just a few of the fang-tastic moments you’ll find in our Halloween Activities deck!
Internationally Award Winning
The Play Card has been showered with awards in play, education, and children's activities! It's like a high-five for our fun and creative approach to learning and playtime.
I bought this because I'm 9 months pregnant, I have a toddler, a teenager and 2 homeschooled kids in between those ages. I didnt want my kids to miss out on Halloween activities but im tine poor and tired. This deck has given me a boost up to make quick and easy activities for my kids using what I have at home. Thanks!
My title says it all! The play cards are awesome! So many ideas! We have not stopped using them! Now we have Halloween around the corner we have already got so many ideas ready thanks to your cards!!
Overall… awesome experience!!! The team love them!
You rock Zara!
Thanks so much
Caroline & Inner West Kids
Australia