Collingwood Toy Library in Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia | Library

Collingwood Toy Library

Locality: Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 468 495 285

Address: 16 Lulie st 3067 Abbotsford, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.collingwoodtoylibrary.net.au/

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24.01.2022 We are open and have some amazing toys for you to borrow! https://collingwoodtoylibrary.setls.com.au/new_toys Tuesday, Wednesday 9.30am - 12pm Thursday, Friday 9.30am - 5pm Saturday 9.30am - 2pm

24.01.2022 If youre quick you can get some awesome wine from Goodwill Wine with FREE SHIPPING! They also donate 50% of the profits to us - Its a win win! Right now, just use the code FREESHIPMAY at checkout. Shop here: http://goodwillwine.com.au/charities/collingwood-toy-library *Voucher expires at midnight on Thursday 28th May.

22.01.2022 If you're quick you can get some awesome wine from Goodwill Wine with FREE SHIPPING! They also donate 50% of the profits to us - Its a win win! Right now, just use the code FREESHIPMAY at checkout. Shop here: http://goodwillwine.com.au/charities/collingwood-toy-library *Voucher expires at midnight on Thursday 28th May.

22.01.2022 Have you booked your raffle tickets yet? The raffle is being drawn on December 5th. Last ticket sales are December 4th. Don’t miss out! We're excited to announce the 1st prize of our raffle is $1750 of an eBike subscription, generously donated by Lug & Carrie Tickets are $20 each and we’ve capped the number available at 300 to increase your chance of winning.... If you miss out on the top prize, there are more prizes to win thanks to kind donations from Nelson Alexander First prize: $1750 of eBike subscription Second prize: $50 Cavallini bakery & patisserie voucher Third prize: Monopoly, Yarra and Melbourne board game special editions All of the money raised will go towards expanding our Toy Library. To book your tickets, go to https://www.trybooking.com/BMHCZ

22.01.2022 Good news - browsing is back soon. Next Tuesday, the Collingwood Toy Library will reopen. Saturday 7th will be the last day for Click and Collect pick-ups. Health and safety is a priority so we've spent a lot of time planning our reopening in line with the DHHS's specific advice to toy libraries. ... Here are some of our guidelines: 1) Please clean your returned toys. We have a toy cleaning station available. 2) Use hand sanitiser as you enter. 3) Wear a mask. 4) Maintain physical distancing of 1.5 metres. 5) Be careful to only touch the toys you want to take home. 6) Only limited numbers of members will be allowed to enter so you may need to wait in the foyer or outside until someone leaves. Thank you for your continued understanding, patience and support. We're excited to see you all again!

21.01.2022 Does something still exist if you cant see it? If youre a grown up, you know it definitely does. If youre a baby... well, youve gotta prove it for yourself.... This concept is known as "object permanence", and usually starts developing from around 4 to 7 months of age. Babies at this age may suddenly panic when you are out of sight, because they have realized that they are a separate entity to you, and if they cant see you - do you still exist? This is also when the fun game of "drop things off the high chair to see what happens" starts to appear, as well as posting (for more on posting, check out last weeks post on Containment Schema). You may know nothing about child development but you already know two object permanence games - Peek a Boo, and Hide and Seek! You can also do games like Hide the Toy - put one of your babys favourite toys in a small box or under a blanket. Ask your baby "Wheres your toy?" and point to the box/blanket, and allow them to explore and find the toy. You can make this harder as they get older by adding additional layers, or once they become mobile, hiding items in a room. Toys like shape sorters, posting boxes, or anything that involves putting one object inside another (think barns and animals, balls in a ball popper, etc) are fantastic for this age and can all be found at your local toy library.

21.01.2022 Back to our regular hours from today! Tuesday, Wednesday 9.30am - 12pm Thursday, Friday 9.30am - 5pm Saturday 9.30am - 2pm

20.01.2022 Some great suggestions and resources here to support kids online safety this National Child Protection Week

20.01.2022 Productivity is overrated anyway, right?

19.01.2022 Do you sometimes feel like you're carrying the whole family?

19.01.2022 Trivia tonight! https://us02web.zoom.us//tZ0rceyqqjotH9Uy9qONM5GRWud8orEGS And here is the donation link https://www.mycause.com.au//collingwood-toy-library-locked

19.01.2022 Hah, great punchline. We can all learn from this parenting perspective, but it's not always easy, especially if you have more time together right now. And why so many at bed time, kiddo? Whyyyyy?? #parenting #allthequestionsallthetime : Lunarbaboon

19.01.2022 Hang in there, Melbourne.

19.01.2022 Is there a malfunctioning parent at your place? The Toy Library is back open for click and collect if that helps - check your email for details..

19.01.2022 We have a few new doll's prams that need some assembly. Get in touch if you can pick them up and bring them back assembled. Thanks! [email protected]

16.01.2022 Try this hanging ‘Suspend Game’ and you’ll be hooked. Hang a piece and the puzzle moves, the balance shifts and everything changes! This game looks different with every turn, but the challenge remains the same - don't knock it down. How could you resist such an exciting game? For ages 8 and over, it is suitable for 1 4 players. For more information, go to https://collingwoodtoylibrary.setls.com.au/items/7105

16.01.2022 Its Science Week! Plenty of at home activities for your budding scientists here. https://www.scienceweek.net.au/diy-science/

15.01.2022 Help us win $2,500, and you can win a years worth of wine! The good folk at Goodwill Wine are giving away a YEARS worth of wine! Theyre also giving away $2,500 to one lucky charity, which could be us. If you enter via our link below, well get an extra 20 entries into the draw. Enter now! https://upvir.al/ref/Ia45344171/

14.01.2022 It's Science Week! Plenty of at home activities for your budding scientists here. https://www.scienceweek.net.au/diy-science/

14.01.2022 Do you sometimes feel like youre carrying the whole family?

14.01.2022 Does something still exist if you can't see it? If you're a grown up, you know it definitely does. If you're a baby... well, you've gotta prove it for yourself.... This concept is known as "object permanence", and usually starts developing from around 4 to 7 months of age. Babies at this age may suddenly panic when you are out of sight, because they have realized that they are a separate entity to you, and if they can't see you - do you still exist? This is also when the fun game of "drop things off the high chair to see what happens" starts to appear, as well as posting (for more on posting, check out last weeks post on Containment Schema). You may know nothing about child development but you already know two object permanence games - Peek a Boo, and Hide and Seek! You can also do games like Hide the Toy - put one of your baby's favourite toys in a small box or under a blanket. Ask your baby "Where's your toy?" and point to the box/blanket, and allow them to explore and find the toy. You can make this harder as they get older by adding additional layers, or once they become mobile, hiding items in a room. Toys like shape sorters, posting boxes, or anything that involves putting one object inside another (think barns and animals, balls in a ball popper, etc) are fantastic for this age and can all be found at your local toy library.

14.01.2022 Don't forget to register for tomorrow night's trivia! https://us02web.zoom.us//tZ0rceyqqjotH9Uy9qONM5GRWud8orEGS If you would like to donate early here is the donation link https://www.mycause.com.au//collingwood-toy-library-locked

13.01.2022 Happy Fathers Day to all of the Dads, of all sorts out there. Thinking of those of you whose Dads are no longer with us or who cant visit them in person due to lockdown restrictions.

13.01.2022 Help us win $2,500, and you can win a year's worth of wine! The good folk at Goodwill Wine are giving away a YEAR'S worth of wine! They're also giving away $2,500 to one lucky charity, which could be us. If you enter via our link below, well get an extra 20 entries into the draw. Enter now! https://upvir.al/ref/Ia45344171/

13.01.2022 That are so many things that your child could do with this replica post-box. It might instantly inspire them to draw letters to people or even 'write' letters if they’re old enough. The quality wooden post-box comes with 6 letters and 6 stamps so it will keep your child engaged for ages. And they are guaranteed to ‘post’ their letters over and over Dramatic play with a post-box develops your child’s creativity, imagination and cognitive play. It also improves their fine mot...or skills and hand-eye coordination as they draw and ‘write.’ Older children may also develop an interest in mail collection and distribution. Find out more about this toy at: https://collingwoodtoylibrary.setls.com.au/items/7092

12.01.2022 Worried about the effect of the pandemic on your kids? The most important thing you can do is to make time every day for your children to play. Take play time seriously and show your children you value it for the benefit of their well-being, health and learning. The Toy Library can give you all youll need, book your click and collect session online.

12.01.2022 Following the announcement of Stage 3 Restrictions, the Toy Library is now temporarily closed. All current toy loans have been extended to cover the lockdown period. We are ready and keen to resume a contactless click-and-collect service but are waiting for confirmation from DHHS that this is allowed under the restrictions. ... We will let you all know as soon as we hear. See more

12.01.2022 The latest toy craze has hit the Toy Library Wack-A-Tag pop-ups. And we have 3 sets available. Your child won’t be able to resist the challenge of these suction pop-ups that stay down for 3-5 seconds. Younger children can use the pop-ups to build their hand-eye coordination. Older children can place the pop-ups further apart for more active play and perhaps even hold group competitions. There are lots of creative ways to play with Wack-A-Tags including:... Time a competition and whoever pops the most tags in 60 seconds, wins The first player to push down and tag a game piece 10 times, wins Set up a race or obstacle course and whoever pushes theirs down first, wins. Wack-a-Tag helps to improve children concentration, body control, balance and coordination! Watch the YouTube video on Wack-A-Tag to see them in action: https://youtu.be/WWNIEKhXyjE View Wack-a-Tag at the Toy Library: https://collingwoodtoylibrary.setls.com.au/items/7111

11.01.2022 Did you know that toy libraries have a peak body, Toy Libraries Australia? We are proud to be members of TLA They not only do all the boring stuff like providing us with insurance and amazing guidance during these crazy Covid times, but also run a far more exciting page filled with tips on play, child development, and some great parenting humour. Head on over and give them a like, and tell them we sent you!

11.01.2022 Thanks to everyone who played trivia tonight! It was chaotic and fun and we are thrilled to think of the new toys that we can get with the funds. If youd still like to donate, here is the link... https://www.mycause.com.au//collingwood-toy-library-locked

11.01.2022 Happy Father's Day to all of the Dads, of all sorts out there. Thinking of those of you whose Dads are no longer with us or who can't visit them in person due to lockdown restrictions.

10.01.2022 Need to lift your skipping game? Why not borrow a skipping rope?

10.01.2022 Due to stage 4 restrictions the Toy Library is now closed. All current loans will be extended to cover this period. Keep playing, stay safe, and keep sending through your pics of the kids playing, Amy loves them!

10.01.2022 New to the toy library, this Wooden Gnomes’ House is simply magical. Made from the finest quality wood, it has multiple levels so your child can pretend to move their gnomes up and down using the ladder and rope. It features three toy gnomes and lots of mini furniture, such as a table, chairs, stools and a bed. Your child’s imagination, language skills and fine motor skills will be developed as they play with this enchanting small world play set. For more information on what this gnome house features, go to: https://collingwoodtoylibrary.setls.com.au/items/7033

09.01.2022 My child is starting school next year, they need to be ready! A lot of people join toy libraries when their child is 3-4 years old, asking for items to help w...ith "school readiness". So what does "school readiness" mean? Most of these parents think it means resources that focus on letter and number recognition think flash cards, toys with letters on them. Any day of the week, you'll hear and see ads targeting parents - implying that if your child doesn't know the entire alphabet and can count to 20, and write them all, by the time they walk through those school doors, somehow you have failed as a parent. First of all - can we stop that now, please? Youve been keeping at least one human being alive for several years now. You're doing amazing! Dont let some ad designed to encourage you to buy something make you feel bad. To be ready for school, they need to be ready to learn. The great news is, all children are born ready to learn. All they need is to be healthy, safe, and interested. From a more practical stand point, there are a few things you can focus on to help make the transition easier when the time comes (and none of them involve flashcards): Fine motor development: Holding a pencil takes some serious muscles! Develop these through playdough, threading, and activities like tearing paper. Talk to your local toy library about suggested toys for fine motor strength. Gross Motor Development: Does your child have the core strength to sit up on the mat, or in a chair, for a period of time? Borrow stepping stones, balancing beams, kinder boards, ride ons anything that requires whole body movement. Turn Taking and Patience: Going from an environment where its just them and a parent, maybe a bonus sibling or two, to a room full of other children and only 1-2 adults is pretty full on! Board games are fantastic for developing these skills (and resilience!). An added bonus is most board games also develop maths concepts (counting numbers whilst moving pieces, recognising numbers on a die, etc), so you get more bang for your borrowing buck. Independence: Can your child take their shoes off and on by themselves? Can they go to the toilet independently? Can they use the zips on their bag? This is mainly fine motor development, but also ties into confidence and resilience. One of the best tips I was ever given for starting school was to take your child with you to buy their lunch box and make sure they can open it themselves without any help, and for a couple of weeks before starting school use it for regular lunches or picnics, so its completely familiar by the time that first day rolls around. Language and Literacy: Talking, and books. Books, and talking. Reading aloud to your child is one of the greatest things you can do for their development, even if it is the same book over and over again (although a bit of variety is good for your sanity!). By reading, you are teaching your child the basics of written English how a book should be held, that we turn pages in a particular way, that we read words left to right. Ask questions through the book to help develop comprehension skills (Can you point to the blue sheep?, Why do you think the green sheep is sleeping?). Toy libraries will have additional resources to help develop letter recognition but remember to keep it fun kids learn best through play!

09.01.2022 ...play is understood to offer a means of exploring challenging ideas and feelings in a way that gives children a degree of distance and control

09.01.2022 Tummy time is so important for building muscles and discovering how gravity feels. It develops the foundation skills needed to get to the next milestones in the...ir development. Adding in some rattles and engaging toys and a mirror will spark a baby's interest and increase their desire to stay on their tummy longer. You'll find lots of great ideas at your local toy library - variety and novelty through toy rotation works really well. Getting down with them will make it delightful for them too!

09.01.2022 Did you buy too many puzzles during lockdown and need to do a clean out? Join the Toy Libraries Australia puzzle movement and play it forward! Collingwood Toy Library loves donations of good quality (complete) puzzles. Thank you in advance for your donations.

09.01.2022 From the 8th to 15th of November, it is NAIDOC Week, which is dedicated to the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. This year’s theme is Always Was, Always Will Be. The Toy Library recommends quality indigenous resources such as the ‘Bush Bingo Game.' Learn more about Bush Bingo at https://collingwoodtoylibrary.setls.com.au/items/6354 Find out more about NAIDOC Week at https://www.naidoc.org.au

08.01.2022 Well, at least we still have Bluey.

08.01.2022 Do you have one of our blue ikea bags? Dont forget to bring it back when you return your toys, we are running very low on bags for our click and collect orders!

07.01.2022 We are not yet allowed to go back to open, but it doesnt mean you cant access toys. Just email us with what youd like and well get it organized.

07.01.2022 Log in to your membership at https://collingwoodtoylibrary.setls.com.au to order your toys

06.01.2022 Very popular in early childhood learning centres, this Weaving Station looks simple but has many advantages. As well as being relaxing and fun, it helps children to develop their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills in their hands. You can also teach spatial concepts such as up, down, over and under and more. It comes with three long ribbons and is for ages 2 and over. For more information, go to https://collingwoodtoylibrary.setls.com.au/items/6996

06.01.2022 Hah, great punchline. We can all learn from this parenting perspective, but its not always easy, especially if you have more time together right now. And why so many at bed time, kiddo? Whyyyyy?? #parenting #allthequestionsallthetime : Lunarbaboon

04.01.2022 Dont forget to register for tomorrow nights trivia! https://us02web.zoom.us//tZ0rceyqqjotH9Uy9qONM5GRWud8orEGS If you would like to donate early here is the donation link https://www.mycause.com.au//collingwood-toy-library-locked

04.01.2022 Although we are closed, we are still supporting our members through toy orders and contactless toy essential pick ups. Get in touch by email to order your new batch.

03.01.2022 Clean your toys! We are back open from Tuesday!

03.01.2022 Introducing the Bilibo . Multi-award-winning and innovative, it arouses your child’s curiosity and excitement as it playfully trains basic motor skills, balance and coordination. Your child can rock and spin in it, sit in it, hide under it and much more. It can be used indoors or outdoors. Studies have shown that many children are losing the core muscle strength needed to sit up in school so the Bilibo is your secret weapon against that. Test it out today!... For more information, go to https://collingwoodtoylibrary.setls.com.au/items/7083

02.01.2022 THE TOY LIBRARY HAS HAND SANITISER FOR SALE. 500ml $10 and 60ml $3 70% Ethanol ALL PROFITS TO THE TOY LIBRARY Orders by email or at toy collection

02.01.2022 Need something new to play with? Email Amy at [email protected] to arrange your contactless toy pick up

01.01.2022 Did you see Collingwood Toy Library in the paper today? Thanks to Batya and her kids for being such model members! Love the pic.

01.01.2022 Stock up for the holiday season with FREE SHIPPING* on your next order from Goodwill Wine. And for every bottle you buy, 50% of the profits are donated to the Toy Library so we can buy more toys. Win, win! To take advantage of this special offer, use the code FREESHIPNOV at checkout. *Valid on orders over $100. Excludes NT, WA and TAS. Code expires midnight at Sunday 15th Nov.... For more information on Goodwill Wine, go to: http://goodwillwine.com.au/charities/collingwood-toy-library

01.01.2022 We simply love this new addition to the Toy Library. It’s called ‘Stack A Heart.’ It’s a beautifully-crafted wooden toy to build up your toddler’s fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination and colour recognition. You’ll be surprised at how your child’s problem-solving skills develop as they play and learn.