Holiday Hours Dec 24, 2018 FLEECE NAVIDAD! Just wanted you wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year ... and to let you know our holiday store hours. We open from 10 AM - 4 PM on December 25th. We are closed on December 2... Read more
Great Ideas over the Holidays Dec 23, 2018 Cheers Friends! The weather lately has been interesting in the village. Did you see the lightning last night? Some of us are dreaming of snow rather than heavy winds. We are thinking of you and want t... Read more
Christmas Season Giving Dec 23, 2018 SEASON OF GIVING Dear Friends: As a neighbourhood business, we are connected to a few giving projects around the North Shore . Like all families, the winter season is a time to offer support and love.... Read more
Pacific Autism Network - A Network of Opportunities for Unique Individuals Jun 7, 2017 With the recent opening of Pacific Autism Network, a non-profit organization, families of autistic individuals will have access to various adaptive programs, such as Employment Works, Worktopia, and a... Read more
Going Back To School Aug 11, 2016 Ah yes, it is mid August (almost) and it is time to start getting our children, our lives, our homes, and our classrooms prepared for going back to school come September! While we find new clothes and... Read more
Educational Supplies & Resources Aug 11, 2016 So why should you choose BC Playthings to shop for Educational Tools and Supplies ? At BC Playthings , we love children and we love Play and did I forget to mention, we appreciate and love all the tea... Read more
What are these things called Kendamas? Aug 10, 2016 Before I bought BC Playthings in 2014, my family was visiting Oahu and saw gaggles after gaggles of these kids with these weird looking yo-yos. After watching these maestros perform some very funky tr... Read more
Pretend Play Apr 1, 2016 Whether your child is pretending to be a Fairy or a Super hero, they are testing out what their worldview could be! Little dolls, fairy wings, capes and hats allow a very simple item to change a child... Read more
Games Apr 1, 2016 “Play is more than the absence of work or the reward for work well done. It is not something that has to be earned. It is an opportunity to re-create and renew ourselves, and connect with others in th... Read more
Art Supplies Apr 1, 2016 Good quality art supplies and kits are a large part of our curated selection at BC Playthings ! From our “ Caran D’ache ” water colour crayons and pencils to our “ Children’s Choice ” Tempera paint, t... Read more
Manipulative Toys Apr 1, 2016 “It is possible to treat learning disabilities by identifying and strengthening cognitive functions.” - Barbara Arrowsmith Young By "Manipulative," we do not mean your child trying to get later sleep ... Read more
Construction Toys Feb 15, 2014 Build, tear down, reconstruct, deconstruct – repeat! Building toys are a must for any child in any situation. Whether in a playroom, a beach, a classroom or backyard, quality construction toys are a m... Read more