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Gallery: Toys & Props

From superhero figures to sensory objects, these tools support children's self-expression, storytelling, and symbolic play.

  • Toy doctors and nurses attending to a patient with miniature medical tools and supplies

    Kind Doctors & Nurses

    A close-up view of a hospital scene with toy doctors and nurses, complete with bandages, scissors, and syringes — helping children feel more familiar and less anxious about real-life healthcare experiences.

    Tags for this image

    • medical play
    • emotional safety
    • familiarity
    • therapeutic tools
    • symbolic play

    Toys & Props

  • Playmobil figure lying in a toy hospital bed surrounded by medical equipment and doctors

    Brave Patient

    A Playmobil figure tucked up in a hospital bed, with caring doctors nearby, medical equipment and instruments — offering children a safe, playful way to explore and prepare for medical scenarios.

    Tags for this image

    • medical play
    • role play
    • hospitals
    • preparing for surgery
    • therapeutic play

    Toys & Props

  • Three small toy figures — a bunny and two cats — dressed in glittery clothes, standing together on pink and silver glitter paper.

    Animal Family Figures

    A set of animal family figures, arranged side-by-side on sparkly mats. These types of small-world toys support symbolic play, role exploration, and expression of family dynamics in therapy.

    Tags for this image

    • symbolic play
    • family roles
    • small world
    • glitter
    • imaginative play

    Toys & Props

  • A toy figure with exaggerated muscles, white skin, orange trousers, black boots, and a purple vest, posed in front of a wooden dollhouse structure.

    Villain Action Figure

    A stylised villain character figure, used in symbolic play to explore themes like danger, fear, aggression, and power. These figures often allow children to externalise and process challenging feelings or narratives.

    Tags for this image

    • superheroes
    • symbolic play
    • power dynamics
    • aggression
    • emotional processing

    Toys & Props

  • A blue stuffed octopus toy with a plaster on its head, surrounded by toy medical equipment including scissors, thermometer, and bandages, placed on a yellow patterned table.

    Happy Octopus

    Medical play is a common theme in therapy, helping children explore fears, experiences, or roles related to care and healing. This cheerful octopus becomes both patient and play companion.

    Tags for this image

    • medical play
    • healing
    • emotional expression
    • role play

    Toys & Props

  • A shelf crowded with a variety of small play figures including animals, people, vehicles, and fantasy characters like superheroes and dolls.

    Play Figures on Shelf

    A wide range of symbolic figures used in Play Therapy, offering children diverse representations of people, professions, fantasy characters, animals, and community roles. These figures support storytelling, identity exploration, and imaginative play.

    Tags for this image

    • symbolic play
    • identity
    • people
    • community
    • superheroes
    • imagination

    Toys & Props

  • Six superhero action figures standing in a line on a bright yellow table outdoors, including Spider-Man, Hulk, and Iron Man

    Superhero Action Figures

    Superheroes often appear in children's play as symbols of strength, bravery, or hidden struggles. In therapy, they can help children explore big feelings in a safe and imaginative way.

    Tags for this image

    • superheroes
    • symbolic play

    Toys & Props

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  • A baby doll lying on a small purple wooden bed, against a floral background

    Baby Doll on Bed

    This baby doll is part of the Play Therapy space, inviting nurturing and caregiving themes. It allows children to project emotions and explore relational roles in a safe, symbolic way.

    Tags for this image

    • baby doll
    • nurturing
    • symbolic play
    • caregiving

    Toys & Props

  • A colourful plastic dollhouse playset featuring two toy pandas inside different rooms including a bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and living area

    Miniature Panda House

    Miniature homes like this encourage storytelling, role play, and emotional expression. Children often use play families and tiny settings to explore relationships, routines, and feelings in a safe, manageable world.

    Tags for this image

    • dollhouse play
    • symbolic play
    • relationships
    • family
    • storytelling

    Toys & Props

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