We're all about real play
There are no ON or OFF switches, batteries or complicated instructions –
our toys are simply powered by a child’s imagination.
About Straight ZigZag
Straight Zigzag is a service for childhood development, surrounded by the core value of PLAY. Real play. Play in the way that the environment cues the child’s imagination to create new ideas, themes, stories, movements and to develop new skills. While moving with the times and acknowledging the changing world we urge parents to foster traditional play experiences for their children by making use of:
- Masterful toys produced locally and abroad
- Endorsed play spaces
- Scientific knowledge about development
- Toy sharing opportunities, and
- Supporting non-profit organisations that foster a play experience in poorer communities
We believe in giving back!
Straight Zigzag acknowledges the need to give back to the communities we live in. Some of the poorer children in our society go to school hungry, and when basic needs are not being met, play falls off the bus. This means that many critical brain development opportunities are missed. On this page we highlight charities and NPO’s that are doing great work promoting play experiences amongst all children. Click on the links below for more information.
Organisations:
Right to Play
Right To Play is a global organization that uses the transformative power of play - playing sports, playing games - to educate and empower children facing adversity.
Toys for Africa
Toys for Africa sells toys to individuals and companies, who then return them to Toys for Africa for distribution in rural areas, day care centres, and to underprivileged children.
Kaboom!
KaBOOM! is a national non-profit that envisions a great place to play within walking distance of every child in America
If you want to help us give back and share toys, contact us
Our team
Karen Powell
