About Us
Our Purpose
We passionately believe hands-on learning gives children the best start in life.
The Business of Play
Play is a child's work
Play is a key component of hands-on learning. It's at the heart of our business and permeates everything we do.
A child's development is intrinsically connected to experiences – we want every experience to be an opportunity for learning and growth.
- Leaders in hands-on learning
- We create experiences
- We inspire & excite educators
Finding the balance
In today's age, striking a balance between digital and analogue play, has never been more important.
We want to broaden children's learning possibilities by offering a range of open-ended resources that have multiple uses, across a range of ages.
We help create environments that act as the third teacher. They invite collaboration and connection and are flexible enough to allow children to modify them to construct their own knowledge and use their hundred languages.
- We bring innovative brands to NZ
- Open-ended resources
- Calm, creative learning environments
Our Values
Innovation
We firmly believe in hands-on learning and have huge respect for businesses who are innovating new products in this space. We endeavour to bring New Zealand children the most relevant, world-class resources.
Integrity
We only stock the very best resources that have been specifically designed, tested, and proven effective and safe for use in both educational settings and at home.
Relationships
We are dedicated to supporting educators and parents to ensure children have the best possible start to life. We look to create environments and occasions for connection, growth, and support.
Playfulness
Having a positive impact on people's lives is important to us. So from product selection right through to our customer service, we approach it all with a smile.
Our Core Principles
- Beautiful
- Simple
- Sustainable
- Playful
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The New Zealand Education Specialists creating engaging educational environments for over 50 years.