Playhouses and themed play

Commercial playhouses and themed playground equipment for toddlers are excellent ways to generate role-play and stimulate language by introducing the concept of dramatic play.

It’s a big world out there, especially if you view it through the eyes of a child. So, how nice is it when familiar objects, the house, the train, the truck, all come down to a comfortable, ‘friendly’ size? The open-plan design of the themes, like the Flower House, the  Fire Engine or the Mars Rover, encourages children to play together, share plans, and communicate. It is the first stage in forming a community. 

The breadth of design in our range of commercial, themed playground equipment is vast; from Crocodiles to Carriages, Fire Engines to Jumbo Jets. Themed playground equipment opens the door to understanding the value of friendship. 

Please browse through our wide range of themed playground equipment and commercial playhouses.  

Children learn through play. And pretend play is a way for children to practice their world. Playhouses and themed play encourage children to engage in unstructured, imaginative play that promotes creativity without caregivers’ instructions. Children engage in themed play, act out social behaviours, and express themselves while practising vital skill sets. 

Other themed play variations are the musical-themed play panels or free play with sand & water play.

The advantages of themed play

Aussie kids learn by playing, and pretending is a way for them to explore the world around them. Whether it's pretending to be a police officer, riding in a railway carriage, or zooming around in a race car, themed play encourages children to engage in imaginative play without rigid rules or instructions. This type of play sparks their creativity, helps with language development, and stimulates their thinking. When children participate in themed play, they imitate social behaviours, express themselves, and practice important skills. Transportation-themed playground equipment has always been a popular choice among younger children. If you're interested in other themed playground options, take a look at our range of playground equipment for toddlers.

Commercial playhouses: materials and colours 

Our playhouses are available in hardwood Robinia, steel, pine and HDPE. The hardwood Robinia range offers a more natural and organic play theme, with a sweeping roof and varying heights; this range is ideal for bringing a more natural setting to any playground. The Moments Mini (PCM) range is customisable, and you can choose from steel or hardwood posts and select from 9 play panels tailoring the playhouse to suit your requirements.