Why Choose Micro Scooters?
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by Bree & Brad Russell
11M ago
Earth Toys is a proud Micro Scooters outlet based in Cairns, Australia. We stock & repair an extensive range of Micro's award-winning scooters, skates and accessories. Drop instore for a scoot & talk to an expert! - 10 years of selling & repairing scooters in Cairns! Best Quality Scooters - They ride so smoothly! Completely Repairable - All parts available - Confidence Swiss Design - Multi Award Winning 2 Year Warranty Worldwide Market Leaders since 1999 First class customer service & ongoing support. From Toddler to Adult!   See ..read more
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Why are LYRA Pencils so special?
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by Bree & Brad Russell
11M ago
LYRA Pencils are a favourite for the Earth Toys family and our most popular Pencil brand instore, here is why -    They have the most vibrant colours and smooth leads, which are long-lasting and break resistant! Made from sustainably sourced timber and non lacquered. Lyra pencils have the option of a thick triangular grip for younger uses and thin pencils for older artists! LYRA is one of the oldest colouring pencil brands in the world, creating quality pencils since 1806. They are world renowned and often loved in schools!   So.... lets talk a bit about each different Lyra ..read more
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Cairns Wet Season Gear and Rainy Day Activities with Kids!
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by Bree & Brad Russell
11M ago
Rain Rain and more Rain! Cairns and Far North QLD RAINS for a good 3 months of the year through Summer and if you have kids, you need to be prepared and know the best wet weather activities to do with the kids! At Earth Toys we do LOVE the Rain, however it can be hard to get out and about with the kids without the right wet weather gear! In store we have a wonderful range of Quality Kids and Adults Rain Coats and Umbrellas to keep you dry while out in the wet weather. Our Kids Explorer rain jacket is designed to inspire our KIDS to GET OUTSIDE in the RAIN and enjoy the beauty and fun of N ..read more
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Exploring Cairns with Kids in Far North QLD
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by Bree & Brad Russell
11M ago
Cairns and Far North QLD has the BEST kids activities for our locals and families on holiday! Here are some of the EarthToys Family MUST DO activities when spending time in Cairns with Kids! From memorable life-time experiences of exploring the Great Barrier Reef, diving into tropical waterfalls, hiking through rainforest through to all the simple and FREE kids activities like swimming at the lagoon in the centre of Cairns city, finding all the BEST kids playgrounds, icecreamerys and local markets! The Earth Toys family LOVE Exploring Cairns - and want to sha ..read more
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Top 5 Best Building & Construction Toys for Kids
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by Bree & Brad Russell
11M ago
We love Building Toys! Construction and building toys offer an open ended play experience that allows children to be creative, problem solve and focus while playing! Building play encourages an understanding of structure, balance and weight ratios. It involves children using patience and perseverance to create what they have in their mind and put it into action with the tools they have. 5 BIG reasons to get your kids building toys Encourages thinking and reasoning Involves focus and patience Helps develop problem solving skills Builds confidence Sparks the imagination Here are Earth Toys To ..read more
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Why choose a Balance Bike?
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by Bree & Brad Russell
11M ago
Good-Bye Training Wheels and Hello Balance Bikes! Training wheels are age old classic equipment for teaching young kids to ride a bike but since the invention of the balance bike it's just so EASY and intuitive for toddlers that balance bikes are becoming more and more of the popular choice! What is a Balance Bike? Balance bikes are specifically designed for toddlers 2 years through to age 5. Balance bikes have two wheels and no pedals! But how do Balance Bikes work? The no-pedal approach is to encourage toddlers to learn to steer and balance first. Once young kids can steer and ba ..read more
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Introducing Kinfolk & Co - Australian Made Environmentally Conscious Play
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by Bree & Brad Russell
11M ago
Earth Toys loves finding the unique, innovative creators to share with you all.  We are super excited to introduce to you Kinfolk & Co. This brand is a family-owned Australian small business.  They produce early learning and play resources that are: Ethically-made out of recycled and plant-based materials. Eco-friendly and non-toxic. Nature-inspired. Packaged using only compostable and recycled materials. Australian made and small-batch produced. "We welcome you to share our passion for sustainability and bespoke treasures that enwrap families in a world of play, dis ..read more
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Caving with Kids - Chillagoe Caves Tropical North Queensland
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by Bree & Brad Russell
11M ago
Far North QLD has so much to offer families that love some adventure and exploring Nature! Caving is an awesome experience to do with kids in FNQ, only a few hours out of Cairns! We stayed 3 days at the Eco Lodge in Chillagoe and all had such a great time exploring the natural rock caves during the day. It was quite hot, even in Winter so I would suggest avoiding summer! There are 6 caves to explore in Chillagoe, 3 are paid and ranger guided and 3 can be explored independently for free! We all felt a bit like Indiana Jones while exploring the caves, darting through dark underground corrid ..read more
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Magnetic Play and Discovery for Kids!
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by Bree & Brad Russell
11M ago
At Earth Toys we LOVE teaching Science discovery and learning through PLAY! MAGNETISM is like magic to kids, its fascinating and inspires STEM learning. Playing with magnetic toys encourages conversations that will educate your children about the science of how magnets work. Add some magnetic fun to your Discovery play with our NEW Counting Coins and Magnetic Wands. Ideal for playing in a sandbox or bowl of rice, spread the coins under the sand and watch your little ones discover them with the magnetic wand Explore light and reflection with a light box and the counting chips Use a piece ..read more
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Sensory Play - Top 5 Sensory Play Toys for Young Children
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by Bree & Brad Russell
11M ago
Sensory play stimulates a young child's senses of touch, sight, smell, taste, and hearing. It also encourages movement and balance and has great play value for children! We have just added a new Sensory Play collection on our online store, with some of our favourite sensory play activities for young children.  Here are some of our Top 5 favourites for Children's Sensory Play! 1. Water Marbles Fun sensory activity for all ages. Just add water to these colourful little beads and they expand into large marbles! These biodegradable Water Marbles come in a variety of fun colours. O ..read more
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