This case study investigates the role of toys in shaping children's gender and sexuality perceptions. It examines whether toys convey gendered messages and how these messages influence children's identity construction. The study uses a quasi-experimental design with a sample of 20 nursery students, observing their play with gender-consistent and gender-inconsistent toys. The results indicate that children tend to spend more time playing with gender-consistent toys. The study also discusses the implications of gendered toys on children's development and suggests that early childhood educators should be aware of the impact of toys on children's gender and sexuality perceptions. The research highlights the need to avoid sex-based segregation in play to reduce the influence of heteronormativity.
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