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Six-weekly notes on childhood play, what we're making next, and why. No marketing, ever — just the workshop, the research, and the occasional reading list.

The 6 Hats of Play

Every toy at 6Hats is thoughtfully categorized using our unique 6 Hats of Play framework. Each hat represents a different way children learn, grow, and experience the world.

The 6 Hats of Play

Every toy at 6Hats is thoughtfully categorized using our unique 6 Hats of Play framework. Each hat represents a different way children learn, grow, and experience the world.

How to Choose the Right Toy for Your Child’s Age

Not all toys are right for all ages. Here’s a practical guide to matching toys to your child’s developmental stage — from 0 to 12 years.

How to Choose the Right Toy for Your Child’s Age

Not all toys are right for all ages. Here’s a practical guide to matching toys to your child’s developmental stage — from 0 to 12 years.

Why Play is the Best Teacher

Play is not a break from learning — it is the most natural form of it. Here’s why we built an entire brand around that idea.

Why Play is the Best Teacher

Play is not a break from learning — it is the most natural form of it. Here’s why we built an entire brand around that idea.

The Six Thinking Hats: A Parent’s Guide

Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats is the framework behind every toy we make. Here’s what each hat means — and how to spot it in your child’s play.

The Six Thinking Hats: A Parent’s Guide

Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats is the framework behind every toy we make. Here’s what each hat means — and how to spot it in your child’s play.