Encourage your young Picasso: The Playcentre Shop
With the festive season fast approaching, parents and grandparents are on the hunt for thoughtful gifts.
When it comes to gifts that boost a child’s development in the best way, The Playcentre Shop has plenty of ideas. “Painting offers so many developmental benefits,” says shop co-manager Jessamy. “It boosts hand–eye coordination, dexterity, creativity and self-expression. By mixing paint, children also gain an intuitive understanding of colour.”
Choose from a variety of quality New Zealand-made easels alongside a wide range of play-safe paints, brushes, aprons, texture tools and paint pots. Simply set up an easel on the deck and let your young artist’s imagination flow – or try this tip: “Show children how to paint on leaves and flowers, then press them onto paper to create patterns. Or roll marbles through paint and across paper for abstract designs. It’s messy, but magical.”
The Playcentre Shop carries a wide selection of indoor and outdoor toys and games. The knowledgeable staff are happy to help you choose age-appropriate gifts focused on learning through play – from craft and music, to blocks, science kits, puzzles and games.
Visit The Canterbury Playcentre Shop at 17 Buchan Street, Sydenham, and inspire a lifetime of creativity.
