ABC Play School is Australia’s longest-running children’s television program, created by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC). It first aired in 1966 and remains one of the most watched and most trusted early childhood programs in the country, continuing to be enjoyed by multiple generations of families across Australia.
The show is built on a simple but powerful philosophy: children learn best through play, imagination, and storytelling. This approach is grounded in early childhood education principles that value curiosity, emotional development, and hands-on exploration as key foundations for lifelong learning.
Each episode invites children to explore everyday ideas: weather, emotions, friendships, nature, and creativity—through songs, crafts, stories, and play-based learning. These themes are presented in a gentle, engaging way that encourages children to ask questions, express themselves, and make sense of the world around them at their own pace.
At the centre of the Play School world are its much-loved toy characters:

• Big Ted - 20cm
• Little Ted - 13cm
• Jemima - 18cm
• Humpty - 12cm
• Kiya - 20cm

These characters are not just toys on screen, they are emotional anchors that help children connect with storytelling and learning in a safe, familiar way.

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