About Play Pack

Where Therapy Meets Play

Play Pack was created from a simple yet powerful belief: Play is one of the most effective ways for children to learn.

Hi, we're Elsje and Nadine!

Welcome to our little, playful corner of the internet! 

 

We're occupational therapists, entrepreneurs, and passionate advocates for child-led, purposeful play.

 

Every day in therapy, we witnessed how small moments of movement, touch, and connection could:

  • Calm nervous systems

  • Build confidence

  • Open doors to learning

 

But we also saw how many families felt overwhelmed once therapy ended, unsure how to support their children beyond the therapy room.

 

Play Pack was born from that gap.


Why We Created Play Pack

 

We wanted to create tools that:

  • Feel playful, not clinical

  • Support real developmental skills

  • Fit naturally into everyday life

  • Help adults feel confident supporting children

 

Each Play Pack blends occupational therapy principles with joyful, accessible play, so children can grow through moments that feel meaningful rather than forced.

 

What We Believe

 

  • Play is a powerful foundation for learning

  • Children develop best when their bodies feel safe and regulated

  • Confidence grows through movement, connection, and success

  • Small moments of play can shape a lifetime of learning

 

We believe therapy should never feel intimidating, and play should never feel like pressure.


 

Approved by Therapists. Made for Real Life.

 

All Play Pack products are sourced by occupational therapists and informed by real clinical experience, real families, and real children.

Whether you're a parent, teacher, or therapist, Play Pack is here to support you gently, thoughtfully, and intentionally.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Who founded Play Pack?


Play Pack was founded by Nadine and Elsje, qualified occupational therapists with clinical experience supporting children’s development through play, movement, and connection.
Why did you create Play Pack?


Play Pack was created to help families support children beyond the therapy room. We saw many parents feeling unsure how to continue supporting development at home, and we wanted to make therapist-informed play accessible, calm, and practical.
Are Play Pack products evidence-based?


Yes. All Play Pack products are informed by occupational therapy principles and real-world clinical experience. Activities are designed to support development in a way that is ethical, flexible, and child-led.
Is Play Pack a therapy service?


No. Play Pack is not a therapy service. We create therapist-designed play tools that support development through everyday play. If there are concerns about a child’s development, a qualified occupational therapist should always be consulted.
What makes Play Pack different from regular toys?


Play Pack products are intentionally designed to support specific developmental skills while still feeling playful and engaging. Unlike generic toys, they are created with purpose, guidance, and developmental insight.
Where is Play Pack based?


Play Pack is based in South Africa and is designed for South African families, schools, and therapy contexts, while remaining relevant to families worldwide.
Do you work with schools or therapists?


Yes. Play Pack products are used by parents, teachers, schools, and occupational therapists to support children’s development across different environments.
What values guide Play Pack?


Play Pack is guided by values of connection, accessibility, ethical care, and the belief that play is a powerful foundation for learning and development.


"Nadine has a truly special way of connecting with children. My three-year-old feels safe, supported and challenged in the best possible way. The tools she teaches him for day-to-day regulation are woven so naturally into play that he doesn't even realise he's learning. We are beyond grateful for the impact she has had on our little one."

— Marisa, Parent

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