Educational Games & Puzzles

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BIBLE

Kid’s Bible Challenge Game (Rainfall Educational Toys) $5 GC This fun trivia game teaches your 6-12 year-olds about the Bible. Question categories include Old Testament, Objects and Events, Numbers, and Places of the Bible. Game includes game board, 100 trivia cards, card holder, four pawns, and die. 6-12 YO http://www.koorong.com/images/k07/oth/jacketsd/91034.jpg

Search & Find Bible Memory Game $5 EC A fun-to-play memory game that will solidify twelve familiar stories in young minds. Twelve of the most familiar Bible stories come to life as children match sets of four cards to tell each story in sequential order. The game includes forty-eight brightly illustrated cards and a booklet retelling the stories. Included are the stories of the Garden of Eden, Noah and the Ark, Moses and the Exodus, and David and Goliath. 4-8 YO http://www.amazon.com/Search-Find-Bible-Memory-Game/dp/0825472210#reader_0825472210

Noah’s Ark and Other Classic Bible Stories Jigsaw Book (Five Mile Press) $10 HB VGC Children will lose themselves in the well-loved Bible stories of Adam and Eve, Noah's Ark, Baby Moses, David and Goliath, Daniel and the Lion's Den, and Jonah and the Whale as they piece together Lee Krutop's stunning illustrations. Each 48-piece puzzle is colour-coded on the back to match its frame. 5-9 YO http://www.fivemile.com.au/books/childrens/jigsaw-books/large-format-jigsaw-books/noah-s-ark-jigsaw-book.html

Stories From the Bible “Noah’s Ark” Puzzle Book $10 HB NEW Step back in time to the Great Flood, when God decided to destroy all creation. Read about Noah and his family and how they survived and saved all the creatures of God. Piece together Noah’s world through these five X 24 piece puzzles set in the book. 5-8 YO http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/images/0755441206/ref=dp_image_0?ie=UTF8&n=468292&s=kids

MATH

Learner’s World Crisscross Game (Incorporating Crisscross Math and Crisscross Word) $7 VGC (Minor box scuffing) The aim of the two games is to be the first player able to place three of his coloured chips in a row, either across, down, or diagonally, like noughts and crosses. This is done when the player correctly answers math sums or builds words from the cards in their hand. Contents include: board, deck of maths cards; deck of word cards- 6 red & 6 blue chips. An excellent reinforcement of what has been learnt in the classroom. 6-10 YO http://i.ebayimg.com/04/!CFq3qzw!Wk~$(KGrHqEOKn!E1H6w

School Zone “Activity Zone CD Rom Kit” $5 HB VGC (A couple of stickers used) Includes stencils, stickers, memory game write-and-wipe practise pages and CD-Rom to help young children learn the alphabet, numbers, beginning sound, and many more basic skills. 4-6 YO http://onestopbooks.net.au/images/products/9781741577075.jpg

Numbers Slide & Learn Interactive Flash Cards (Hinkler Books) $5 EC This is a very educational and fun set of 15 chunky, double-sided flash cards with slide panels. Each card cleverly slides apart to reveal the answer on each side and they come in a sturdy flip-top box. Builds numeracy and promotes numerical activities, ideal for playing numbers games and contains varied number patterns. Instructions and tips included. 3 – 6 years. http://www.kidshop.co.kr/product/goods_view.asp?no=20786&gotopage=1&category_large=%BF%B5%BE%EE%B5%B5%BC%AD&category_middle=%BF%B5%2E%C0%AF%C4%A1%BF%F8+%BF%B5%BE%EE+%B1%B3%C0%E7&category_small=Flash+Cards

Wooden Numerals Tray Puzzle $3 GC Colourful, large pieces for little fingers to grasp. 11 pieces. http://www.nappyshoppe.com/store/images/seeinsidenumberspeg.jpg (Similar)

Wooden Numbers & Patterns Puzzle (Small World Toys) $4 EC Contains numerals 0-9 and plus, minus and equals symbols. Match the numbers according to shape, pattern and number of items in the hole in the tray. A lovely and high quality resource! 13 pieces. http://www.wonderbrains.com/images/products/a/alphapatterns-puzzle_1.jpg (Similar)

Round Number Floor Puzzle $4 VGC 13 large pieces teaching number recognition up to 12 with large, brightly coloured pieces forming a circular puzzle. Large, sturdy, easy-to-handle and self-correcting pieces. 58.5cm diameter. http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-cqEi7J9chiA/TgpQa7eL48I/AAAAAAAAAcI/X6u3WgAt2LI/s1600/Round+Floor+Mat3.jpg (Similar)

Write And Wipe Numbers Kit (New Burlington Books) $4 VGC Children get a great start in counting with this fun book specifically designed for preschoolers. Packed with activities to reinforce early learning, this 26-page book encourages reading, writing, and counting. Handy arrows guide children in forming numbers. The stencils, flashcards, colouring activities, dot-to-dots, and games guarantee that children will have fun and stay engaged. Once finished, wipe the pages clean and start all over again for hours of mess-free fun and learning. 4-7 YO http://www.amazon.com/Numbers-My-First-Write-Wipe/dp/1571457232#reader

DK Games “My First Number Pairs” $6 VGC A preschool number recognition game. At last Dorling Kindersley quality is available in a new group of games designed for the younger set. Full-color photos and bold graphics plus traditional and original, specially created games make these the playthings children will return to again and again. 4-7 YO http://www.amazon.com/DK-Games-First-Number-Pairs/dp/0789454696#reader

Galt Fun to Count Kit $6 VGC A fun introduction to numbers and counting using illustrated activity cards and colourful vinyl numbers and shapes. Will provide a sound foundation for school mathematics. Includes: 48 assorted vinyl numbers and shapes, 16 double sided activity cards, reusable writing card, wipe off pen with finger grip, 4 colouring pencils and guide. 3-5 YO http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/richmedia/images/cover.gif

Antique Teddy Bears Wooden Counting Tray Puzzle $2 GC (One piece repaired) High quality 30 piece timber puzzle featuring antique bears counting to 12. Very cute!

DK Puzzle Sums Game $6 EC Who ever though math could be a blast? With Puzzle Sums your child will spend hours of fun matching puzzle pieces and creating simple mathematical equations. Specially shaped jigsaw pieces encourage children to seek out the correct answers and help to develop their essential basic math skills. 5-8 YO http://www.dorlingkindersley-uk.co.uk/static/covers/all/5/8/9780751374285H.jpg

Colours, Shapes & More Flash Cards $2 VGC A convenient way to learn and practise basic skills. Pack of 56 full-colour cards are two-sided and measure 162mm x 85mm. A parent card provides additional activities and usage tips. 4-6 YO https://www.dominie.com.au/attachments/Product/50332/SZA-006.jpg?ts=1299255013

Link ‘N’ Learn Elementary Math Game (Creative Education Aids) $3 GC (Three missing beads replaced with non-original beads. Activities not at all affected.) Thirty five durable plastic numbers and signs that fit together along with beads and activity cards. Ensures concrete learning of mathematical concepts.

Write And Wipe “Maths Learning Cards Fun Pack” $5 VGC New A fun new twist on flash cards! We all know that teaching with cards is a great way to get kids excited about learning. Now you can use cards to teach addition, subtraction, division and multiplication. This innovative new 'learning cards' allow your child to write the answers directly on the card with the included erasable marker. Learning is made more fun and more effective with this new system. 4 packs of cards with pen. http://www.yourbabycanread.com.au/components/com_virtuemart/shop_image/product/Maths_Learning_C_4cce80e0e7710.jpg

Wooden Tell-The-Time Puzzle $2 EC High quality puzzle with clock face with central moveable hands to increase the learning value of this essential homeschool resource. 12 pieces. 3+ http://www.babyvegas.com.au/bmz_cache/4/49909bd3c6cc6e7fbac72638c8140710.image.150x124.jpg

Early Education Workshop “Time Learning Kit” $3 VGC Makes learning to tell the time is simple with this attractive 10cm tall clock and time flash cards. Includes parents guidelines sheet. 5+

Creative Education Aids “Fun With Time” $4 GC An exciting matching game! Children learn the concept of time with this simple puzzle game. Learn to order and sequence different events, read and understand the number symbols and correlate times of day with activities. Contains 24 large and sturdy pieces. Comes with a detailed activity guide. 5-10 YO http://www.edesteem.com.au/item/Fun-With-Time-Game/1242/c213m60

Mathsmaster 7+ Kit (Ron van der Meer) $6 PB VGC A great book full of interactive games designed to help children learn math! There are lift-the-flaps, pull tabs, turning wheels and wipe clean activity boards. Underwater friends help children learn about big numbers, adding and subtracting, times tables, time and distance, division, bar charts, symmetry and Venn diagrams. Includes a Stay Sharp revision booklet and a Mini Dictionary explaining new words. 7+ http://images.jacketflap.com/coverslarge/9783829025126r749.jpeg

Kid’s Maths Quest CD-ROM (Eureka Multimedia) $4 VGC An action-packed and highly interactive 3D adventure game, teaching and testing children aged 8-14 years essential maths skills in a fun and entertaining way. The Quest begins as you are assigned to infiltrate one of Earth's interplanetary outpost overrun by the 'Slymoids'. Learn and utilise essential mathematical techniques to unlock security panels, decode scrambled words and letters along the way. Engage robots, androids and the dreaded 'Slymoids' as you attempt to complete your final objective of securing Earth's outpost. Topics Covered: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, analogies, percentages, decimals, thinking skills, shapes, edges and faces, nets, logic problems, measurement problems, visual problems, counting, mirrors and rotation of shapes, calculation problems. Includes over 35 printable pages of questions and answers! http://www.aussiekidssoftware.com.au/p/501017/eureka-kids-maths-quest.html

DK ~~I Hate~~ I Love Maths! CD-ROM $6 GC (Minor scratches not affecting play) Explore the ancient civilisations of Greece, Atlantis, Egypt and the Aztecs, all while building and reinforcing essential math skills through fun and challenging games. Two children named Gretchen and Wilbur have travelled back in time and are causing trouble. By using their knowledge of math, your children can reinforce what they've learned in school and foil the dastardly duo's plot to terrorise the ancient world. 7-11 YO http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/5168HEZG60L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Promaths Elementary Mathematics Module D Home Tutoring Kit (V. King) $5 VGC Contains 6 cassettes + 2 books (Task book and Control/Answer/ Parent's Guide book). 10+ Books & cassettes cover:

1. Place Value

2. Addition

3. Subtraction

4. Multiplication

5. Division

6. Fractions

7. Number Sentences

8. Decimal Fractions

9. Percentages

10. Geometry I – Points, Lines, Angles and Surfaces

11. Geometry II – Open and Closed Figures

12. Volume

DK Number Quest Game $10 VGC The players take turns creating a whole number from 1 to 100, using the numbers on four thrown dice. For example: (6 + 4) x (3 + 1 ) = 40 The player may multiply, divide, add, or subtract the numbers in any combination. There are fun challenges within the game for placing counters in strategic positions. This game can be modified to be played by teams or young players. Any age practically! http://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/61675/number-quest

Math War Multiplication Game Cards (School Zone) $5 VGC Math war is an exciting way for children to learn their multiplication table while having fun. Players take turns laying down cards and giving the answer to the problem on their card. 7-11 YO http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/richmedia/images/cover.gif

Math Puzzles: Multiplication and Division (Creatives) $7 EC (New) A set of three 25 piece puzzles which, if all the multiplication and division numbers and number sentences are matched correctly, will create a colourful picture for every puzzle. Contents: three play boards, three 25 pieces puzzles and one die. Each player gets one play board and a matching puzzle. Pieces are placed picture side down and the first player to roll a 3 starts the game. Take turns rolling the dice. The number you roll will tell you how many puzzle pieces you may put on the board, Solve the number or number sentence on your puzzle piece and put your puzzle piece on the answer with the picture side up. The first player to put all of his/her puzzle pieces on the play board correctly wins the game. 7-11 YO http://elite-toys.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage.pbv.v1.tpl&product_id=187&category_id=13&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=16

Bear’s Playschool “Weighing” (Andy Cooke) $4 HB VGC A lovely kit for the young child containing a storybook featuring Bear, an interactive workbook and a set of scales. The book encourages children to ask and answer questions for themselves, and the progressive learning structure builds and develops skills. 6-9 YO http://cc.pbsstatic.com/l/05/9705/9781850769705.jpg

Rock ‘N Learn Addition Rap Kit $6 BRAND NEW (RRP $28.25) A great resource containing a variety of dynamic songs and an activity book that has reproducible puzzles, worksheets, and games for addition up to 18. High interest for learners of all abilities. 5-11 YO http://www.amazon.com/Addition-Rap-Book-Rock-Learn/dp/1878489097

Sing and Learn Times Tables CD and Activity Book (Jane Sharkey & Don Spencer) $10 HB EC A write-and-wipe activity book, used in conjunction with a sing-along CD to teach, reinforce and practise the times tables in a stimulating and fun way. These activities can be used to assist students to develop and understanding of number patterns, number order, multiplication processes and number word recognition. We used this CD with our boys and they had their times tables nailed in no time at all! 8+ http://www.jlbooks.co.uk/shop/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/b/o/book-02563-f.jpg

ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS

A-B-C For Kids CD-ROM (Manaccom) $3 VGC (Minor scratches but works well) A collection of 8 great activities plus a storybook with an accent on letter and word use. Adjustable difficulty levels allow children at all levels to enjoy finding out about words and letters through crosswords, jigsaws, picture match games, word searches and painting activities. 5-9 YO

Wooden Uppercase Alphabet Fish Puzzle $4 EC Capital letters A-Z are printed on colourful wooden pieces which lift off to reveal corresponding lowercase letters. 31 pieces. 5+ http://www.learnersplay.net/small-images/an-11-773795.jpg

Wooden Alphabet Puzzle Upper Case $2 EC Bright coloured letters to place in wooden tray. Teach your child the alphabet with these beautiful and colourful raised letters. The 26 bright pieces will help your child to recognise the letters of the alphabets and develop matching skills. http://www.collinscraft.com.au/images/0365730.jpg

Play & Learn: Set of 26 Alphabet Puzzles (Frank) $3 GC 26 self-correcting 2 pieces puzzles that introduce the capital letters of the English language. Helps develop coordination and visual and memory skills. Lovely colourful pictures on sturdy and glossy card so they can easily be wiped clean. 4-6 YO http://images.futurebazaar.com/catalog/FBIL/Toys/300226423/L1.jpg?rand=74258082

The Learning Journey Game “ABC Word Match” $5 VGC This colorful set of 26 ABC puzzle cards provides children with an excellent introduction to the alphabet. Each card features a picture, the beginning letter (upper and lower case) and the name of the picture. The puzzles are self-correcting as no two puzzle cuts are the same. A fun way to learn the alphabet. http://toys-and-hobbies.become.com/abc-word-match--compare-prices--c207747552

Spear’s Learning World Game “Alphabet Match” $2 VGC (Box a little scuffed and worn on edges, contains 52 cards instead of 54) A picture, letter and word matching game comprising self corrective jigsaw pieces that ensure that only the right letter will fit the correct piece. 6-8 YO

Write & Wipe Alphabet Kit (New Burlington Books) $5 EC Children get a great start in writing and counting with this fun book and writing series specifically designed for preschoolers. Packed with activities to reinforce early learning, these 26-page books encourage reading and writing. Handy arrows guide children in forming letters. The stencils, flashcards, coloring activities, dot-to-dots, and games guarantee that children will have fun and stay engaged. Young children will love to write with the chunky washable markers, and parents will appreciate the notes on hot to use the book to encourage the child's development. Once finished, wipe the pages clean and start all over again for hours of mess-free fun and learning! http://images.amazon.com/images/P/1571457240.01.LZZZZZZZ.jpg

Alphabet Slide & Learn Interactive Flash Cards (Hinkler Books) $5 VGC A fun way for your child to develop visual literacy skills in the early childhood years. Extend vocabulary, sentence building, and spelling; build word recognition and vocabulary; develop writing and spelling skills and learn common sounds of the alphabet. The box contains 15 interactive cards created with early childhood experts and teachers, and tested with children. 4-7 YO http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/1741572673/ref=dp_image_text_0?ie=UTF8&n=283155&s=books

ABC Picture Wooden Blocks $2 EC (One block missing – the letter ‘g’) Sturdy wooden box containing 30 non-toxic hardwood blocks illustrating the written alphabet letter on one side and a corresponding picture on the other eg: one side ‘d’, other side is a picture of a dog. 2-5 YO http://i.ebayimg.com/14/!B+rqwbgCGk~$(KGrHqMOKnIEz5nkeJpwBN!ZZZw5Lg~~_12.JPG

Turn And Learn Blocks “Now I Know My ABCs!” $2 GC Turn the blocks to learn the alphabet with Buster Bear! Includes: a 6-page board book and 12 revolving puzzle blocks. All in sturdy materials with delightful pictures and riddles adding to the fun of this early learning experience. A terrific educational tool that children will love playing with over and over again. 3-6 YO http://www.99auction.com/uploaded/fff4808f538d7a41f123e7ec52fd1245.jpg

Alphabet Cubes $2 EC A set of thirty quality plastic cubes with both upper and lower case letters and pictures on all sides. Have fun making words and improving spelling! http://image.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/61739/61739,1279950597,1/stock-photo-plastic-alphabet-cubes-on-white-background-57714409.jpg (Similar)

Hooked On Phonics: Learn To Read Kit $30 EC (Around $200 new) This fantastic programme has won numerous US educational awards including the Teacher’s Choice Award for the Family, Teacher’s Choice Award for the Classroom, Dr. Toy’s 10 Best Educational Products, and the National Parenting Seal of Approval. With audio CDs, flash cards, and workbooks, this first-grade learn-to-read kit is designed to teach beginning and ending sound combinations and simple endings. Plus, kids are introduced to reading chapter books designed to reinforce the skills already learned. Contents include: 4 audio CDs to guide your child through the program, 4 sets of flash cards, 2 workbooks that include fun activities and 21 great stories, 8 wacky books your child is sure to enjoy and 1 colourful progress poster (should be two) with reward stickers (a few have been used but can easily be replaced with any sticker.) http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/images/1601438737/ref=dp_otherviews_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&img=1

Phonics 3D Adventure CD ROM (Australian Educational Software) $4 VGC (A couple of tiny scratches not affecting play) Developed in conjunction with Australian school curricula guidelines, this great learning resource is set in a 3D environment and offers a fully interactive learning experience for young minds. Develops essential skills in: Consonant, long and short vowel recognition; discrimination of individual sounds in words; reinforcing alphabet knowledge and familiarization of word patterns. Contents include: Enriched supportive multi-media environment, oral and visual instructions, music soundtracks, printable activity book / blackline masters and printable “Teaching Your Child” handbook. 4-7 YO http://u.jimdo.com/www16/o/s9c90c0d87ac80291/img/i3f6ad1c3bb0f77f6/1279432583/std/phonics-racing-adventure-ages-4-6.jpg

Phonics Racing Adventure CD-ROM (Eureka Multimedia) $5 VGC This is set in a 3D environment and offers a fully interactive learning experience for young children. Development of essential skills in: consonant, long and short vowel recognition, discrimination of individual sounds in words, reinforcing alphabet knowledge, and familiarisation of word patterns. 5-7 YO http://u.jimdo.com/www16/o/s9c90c0d87ac80291/img/i3f6ad1c3bb0f77f6/1279432583/std/phonics-racing-adventure-ages-4-6.jpg

School Zone “Phonics Made Easy Flashcards” $3 EC Uses 56 cards with colourful pictures to introduce letter sounds. By understanding the sounds of letters and letter combinations, a child can more easily learn to read and spell. The Parent Card includes additional activities and games. Ages 5-8 http://www.theplayground.co.nz/pages/product.phtml?s=8A8270F01253682454241&product=SC83711

Spellbound Game (Professor Dexter Dunphy of the University of NSW) $6 VGC This game is used to teach spelling. As players move around the board they are required to spell selected words to be allowed to continue. Multiple graded set of cards enable children of all ages to play together. Words can be added to the game to make it more difficult if required. Contains: Board; two packs of Spelling Word cards; five tokens and one dice. 6-12 YO http://boardgamegeek.com/image/76339/spellbound

Galt Read And Spell Kit $6 VGC An exciting approach to early reading and spelling, focusing on 100 key words. The words are broken down into colour coded groups of 20, with a game for each to make learning fun! Includes: 110 illustrated flash cards, 10 sentence cards, reusable Spell Well card with 12 spelling cards, reusable record card plus noughts and crosses game board, game bag and dice. (Beetle, word lotto and vowel beanstalk game sheets not included) 5+ Highly recommended! http://www.zooscape.com/cgi-bin/maitred/YellowLoop/questp411773

Word Yahtzee (Milton Bradley Games) $6 GC (Box scuffed) This is a word dice game where players roll seven dice and hope to make words of different lengths, get all vowels, all consonants, or the elusive "Word Yahtzee," a seven letter word worth 50 points. Great game! 6+ http://boardgamegeek.com/image/133728/word-yahtzee

Scattergories $10 VGC (Minor scuffing to box edges) It's a word game of categories where all your answers have to begin with the same letter. For instance, you roll the big 20 sided die and it comes up with the letter "R". Then fill in a word beginning with the letter "R" for each of the 12 categories like: An ice-cream flavor. A president. A thing you find in the refrigerator. And so on until the buzzer sounds after 3 minutes. Then, compare your answers to the groups'. Duplications score nothing, but original answers will get you a point. Fantastic language and literacy developing game! 8+ http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/2381

Upwords $10 VGC (Minor scuffing to box) A 3-dimensional word game that's stacks of fun. Build words across and down crossword style on the game board unit. Or stack letters on top of tiles already on the board. The challenge is to make new words each time. With 64 tiles, you can stack lots of letters to score high! So rack 'em up, then stack 'em up to experience 3-dimensional word play at its very best! 8+ http://www.vintagegameworld.com/images/UpWords%20G144.jpg

Picture Words Bingo (Carson Dellosa Publishing) $5 VGC 50 popular picture words with photos. 36 game cards, bingo chips, calling cards, answer mat and Comprehensive Game Guide. 6+ http://reviews.teacherstorehouse.com/review.asp?product_key=76632&n=Bingo+Game%3A+Espanol+Basico+%28Basic+Spanish%29&order_key= (English, of course!)

My Word Box (The Child’s World Inc.) $2 VGC Vocabulary flash card set of around 80-100 cards with a capital and lower case letter on one side along with a picture of an item commencing with that letter. The reverse side of the card has the picture name and a question for children to answer about the picture. 6-9 YO

Letter Mix (Lifetime Games) $6 EC New Roll the letter dice to make words and score points, but in a time limit. Player with highest points will be the winner. Contains 13 letter dice, large shaking pot, timer and instructions. 8+ http://www.toymonger.co.uk/GamePages/letramix.htm (Ours is much newer version)

Word Tower (Child’s Play) $4 VGC This game is literally about word-building. An excellent way to develop word- building and spelling skills. In this absorbing game, coloured wooden pieces represent letters. Words are formed by building towers. There are 21 wooden pieces, 3 in each of 7 colours, and colour cards indicating which letter is associated with what colour. There are several different games which can be played depending on the skill level of the players. The basic game is one in which a player builds a word, 3, 4 or 5 letters and the opponents must determine the word. 6+

Boggle Game (Parker Brothers) $7 EC A wonderful aid to learning to spell correctly! Boggle is a timed word game where players attempt to find as many connected words as possible from the face up dice letters resting in a 16 cube grid. When the timer runs out, players compare their list or words and remove any shared words. Points are then awarded for remaining words, depending on how many letters are in the word. Highly recommended! 6+ http://www.thestrong.org/online-collections/images/Z000/Z00006/Z0000663.jpg

Word Magic Mixer Game (Orda Industries) $5 EC Roll the mixer on the palm of your hand and place it on the table. List the words using the letters on the dice. Widely used in schools for literacy as it’s a great way to increase spelling and vocabulary. A great fun game for the whole family. Perfect for car and travelling. 6+ https://www.youngmindstoys.com.au/skin1/images/spacer.gif0%

Word Fun Slide & Learn Interactive Flash Cards (Hinkler Books) $5 EC These are large format cards featuring Tigger and Pooh Bear in both photographic and illustrated images along with the spelling of same to enable word recognition. Suitable for ages 3-6 and packaged in an attractive flip-top box. http://www.schoolsupplystore.com/Alphabet-Slide-Learn-Flash-Cards-Box-P131592.aspx (Format the same)

Shrinkwords (Murfett Regency) $8 NEW (But box has minor scuffing) Your challenge: Fill in the missing words in wacky stories using only the letters from key word. Your problem: As the words keep shrinking, so does your time! Contents: Three boxes each containing 100 double-sided ‘Story’ cards; one box of double-sided ‘Answer’ cards; one box of double-sided ‘Quickie’ cards; one token sheet containing 48 Letter Tokens; four Elimination Mats; three minute timer and Rules of Play. 10+ http://boardgamegeek.com/image/187920/shrinkwords

Creative Story Writer CD-ROM (Eureka Multimedia) $5 EC This is a complete young writer's toolbox with stories, structures, images, hints and tips, grammar, story starters, a comprehensive dictionary, spellchecker and much more - everything you need to create a masterpiece. Develop reading and writing skills by: reading stories, taking notes, studying models of great writing, choosing visually stimulating images, increasing vocabulary and spelling accuracy, dictionary and spellchecker use, building grammar word lists and writing your own stories. 8-14 YO http://www.eurekamultimedia.com.au/products.php?cat=Education&pid=DV1265

Teachatot “Sentence Builder” (Holdsworth & Sons) $4 GC Join together puzzle pieces to form sentences with pictures on them. The word pieces include 96 high frequency words including subjects, verbs, nouns, adjectives and prepositions. They can be used to teach the formation of simple sentences as well as parts of speech and sentence elements, spelling and punctuation skills. 5-8 YO http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/9/178047009_full.jpg

Early Education Workshop “Sentence Maker” $5 EC Use this educational kit to help your child create and construct straightforward sentences. Contains a construction stand, 12 illustrated cards, 77 plastic word pieces and parent guidelines. 6+

Bright Sparks “First Words Word Cards” (Betty Root) $3 VGC This colourful word cards will help your child to recognize and read first words. You can use them to develop writing and spelling skills too. Pack includes 40 illustrated word cards, gold stickers and instructions on how to use the cards. 6-9 YO http://www.learningisfun.ph/site/BookInfo.aspx?SKU=PGBSCFW-7596-09&cat=20

Word And Picture Flash Card Set $2 VGC Contains 200 cards, 100 each of picture cards and word cards. These have an endless variety of uses from simple identification of everyday items for very young children, to word identification and spelling activities in older children. A must have in every home! Good quality, glossy cards. Any age.

Scholastic Learning Resources: Disney A-Z Match-Up Puzzle Cards $2 NEW & SEALED 26 self-checking puzzles cards which develop letter and word recognition with all the Disney favourites such as Aladdin and more. 4-6 YO

The Sunday Times Audio Library “Frankenstein” $7 VGC (Crack in case) Two cassettes running two hours narrated by Patricia Hodge. Written by British author Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley and first published in London in 1818. Victor Frankenstein learns how to create life and creates a being in the likeness of man, but larger and more powerful than the average man. Frankenstein rejects the creature, and lives to regret his desire to create life, after it kills his brother William. Frankenstein is a warning against the "over-reaching" of modern man and the Industrial Revolution - as alluded to in the novel's subtitle, The Modern Prometheus.

ABC Audio Book "Unreal! Lighthouse Blues and Lucky Lips" (Paul Jennings) $5 EC One cassette running 40 minutes. In 1987 Unreal! won the Young Australians' Best Book Award for older readers. In this cassette Max Gillies performs two stories from Unreal! including the hilarious Lucky Lips. Paul Jennings is a former teacher and university lecturer who believes that kids who don't like to read are just disinterested. To prove it, he came up with an approach that appeals to even the most reluctant reader. 10+

Talking Classics “Tess Of The D’Urbervilles” Audio Book $6 VGC Two cassettes running two hours, 25 mins. This outstanding classic features one of literature's most interesting women and is read by Martin Shaw and Lindsay Duncan.

The Wizard Of Oz Audio Book CD $6 EC Running 34 minutes, read by a child. The story of Dorothy's epic journey through a strange land, filled with terrifying enemies and loyal allies, resonates today as much as it did when it was first written, at the turn of the last century.

SCIENCE

Microscope Kit $6 GC Contains: one microscope with 100x 450x 900x objective lenses, one dissecting needle, two spatulas, two collecting vials, six blank slides, one prepared slide and manual all in sturdy case. Requires 2 AA batteries, not included. 8+ http://i.ebayimg.com...WBEc4!~~_12.JPG (Very similar)

Journey Into Space Discovery Pack (The Learning Journey) $5 VGC A beautiful, high quality 50 piece jigsaw puzzle teaching about the solar system and space. 6-9 YO http://www.tias.com/.../g8252020ea.jpg

Space Magnetic Playmat (Wild Republic) $5 EC Great for intrepid space explorers! Large two-sided magnetic playmat featuring space scenes and ten magnets of satellites, shuttles, planets and astronauts. 4-8 YO http://images.tradem...9/134893289.jpg

Giant Map of the Solar System Jigsaw Puzzle (Blue Opal Kids Edition) $7 EC (Retails $26.90) This wacky map of the solar system is covered with action, featuring spacecraft, asteroids, hundreds of interesting fact about space and much more. 300 pieces and includes a poster. Dimensions 90cm x 60cm. 10+ http://www.jigsawsde...=500&h=400&q=45

Space Jigsaw Puzzle Book (Robert Frederick Ltd) $10 NEW Come and explore the Universe that you are a part of and puzzle out the answers to its many mysteries through five 48 piece colourful jigsaws. Lots of related information and illustrations. 8+ http://ecx.images-am...L500_AA300_.jpg

The Solar System Puzzle Book $10 HB EC Explore the far reaches of the solar system and beyond galaxies to discover amazing facts about our universe as you piece together the five 48-piece jigsaw puzzles in this stunning book. Recommended! 7-11 YO http://ecx.images-am...L500_AA300_.jpg

Muscular System Foam Puzzle (Jemark Imports) $2 NEW A foam puzzle showing the main muscle groups in the body with an anterior and posterior view. Fully labelled. 10+

BBC DVD “Time Machine Episode 3: Masters of Time” $2 BRAND NEW (Still in wrapper) By reducing millennia to milliseconds, Earth's great landmarks - the Grand Canyon, the Sphinx, the Sahara, Mount Everest - are no longer seen as fixed terrains, but ever changing landforms. Rivers slice through solid rock, mountains rise and fall and seas grow into mighty oceans. Life around us has its own rhythms. Golden Globe jellyfish have their own rush hour, moving en masse from the depths to the surface to follow the sun across the sky, whereas cicadas can spend their first 17 years frozen in time underground. Life also operates on longer time scales for its survival. A hummingbird changes it's bill to fit the long trumpet of a flower to feed on it's nectar so it fits like a lock and key. What of man’s relationship with time? In Las Vegas, the 24/7 lifestyle has had an unexpected effect on the natural world; in paddy fields we are cheating time and growing rice faster than nature intended and revolutions in transport mean we can travel further and faster than ever before. But will man ever be able to defy time? Time Machine reveals how scientists are looking to the humble worm for the key to a longer life. 11+ http://ecx.images-am...L500_AA300_.jpg

Paper Airplane Fold-A-Day Calendar Kit $4 EC Fold, launch, and make a little mischief with hundreds of miniature flyers perfect for sending over a row of cubicles or down a corridor. Each zippy, palm-size plane boasts vibrant full-colour graphics. Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions for every model make folding a breeze. Airplane experts Kyong Lee and Nick Robinson have joined forces to bring you this squadron of planes featuring 40 original models. (This is a 2007 version, but that doesn’t matter if children are just making the planes!) 7+ http://www.amazingpa...ntCover2012.jpg

Secret World Puzzles “Earth’s Animals” (Bepuzzled) $5 EC Explore our planet a whole new way! First put together this global scene. Then use the included magnifier to find the fascinating hidden animals on each of the continents. It's a 100-piece puzzle that's crawling with creatures! 11+ http://www.shopping....ls-by-Bepuzzled

The Eco System Ant Jungle Colony (Tree Toys) $8 UNUSED A good quality kit designed to highlight the amazing abilities of nature's most extraordinary creatures - ants! Ants make great pets; they are clean, easy to keep and cost next to nothing to feed. In the real jungle and in this nest they perform unbelievable feats of strength. See them tag-team and wrestle food though a maze or across dizzying heights. See them dig tunnels or rush to the surface if the colony is in danger! This kit provides hours of fun and is a must have product for the young naturalist. 6-10 YO http://www.toyplanet...ard/TT34507.jpg

Buried Blueprints for Kids “Backyard Bugs” Jigsaw Puzzle $4 VGC Discover lots of great stuff about spiders, ladybugs and other creatures found in your own backyard with this 165 piece puzzle. Great quality design and manufacture. 8+ http://ecx.images-am...L500_AA300_.jpg

Origami “Safari World” Kit $3 BRAND NEW You can create your very own colourful and fun safari world with this fantastic kit! Complete with animal hide patterned paper and detailed instructions, it will have you creating a jungle of paper masterpieces in no time! Includes: Pop-up playmat, animal hide patterns (more than 30 sheets and 7 different types), butterfly patterns (4 different types), moving goggle eyes and easy-to-follow detailed instructions. 6-10 YO http://www.partybox....igamisafari.asp

GEOGRAPHY

Race Around the World (The Dr. Wood Challenge Centre) $10 VGC Puzzle your way across the globe with this great one player game. There are 24 different challenge maps to complete in a target time, progressing through levels easy to medium to hard. Select the challenge map you wish to tackle, place it on the clipboard under the transparent play mat, then trace your way from place to place. Take the "Great African Treasure Hunt", travel around the United Kingdom, or follow the ultimate trip "Around The World". Included in pack: Official Race Around the World clipboard, 24 challenge maps, one transparent play mat, erasable marker and eraser. This puzzle was developed from an original idea submitted to the "Exercise Your Mind Challenge" Contest by four very clever Tasmanian 12 year old school girls. 8+ http://www.toyco.co.nz/products/large/0746039001294723909.jpg

DK My First Amazing World Explorer CD-ROM $5 EC (Case has small piece broken off bottom edge) A fascinating introduction to maps, atlases, and our world, My First Amazing World Explorer incorporates two new educational games and more information into the award-winning original title. All the traditional features of a children's atlas are brought to life, while the magic of multimedia adds interactive adventures and learning activities that a book could never provide. 5-10 YO http://www.amazon.com/First-Amazing-World-Explorer-2-0/dp/B00002S968

The Seven Continents of the World Jigsaw Book (Five Mile Press) $10 HB VGC (Cover put on back to front) Children love this book! It contains seven 48 piece jigsaws of all 7 continents featuring include pictures of animals, produce, and landmarks from different regions. Children will learn so much geography from doing and re-doing these puzzles. The book is sturdy, with high quality binding and fabulous colours. Highly recommended! Ages 7+ http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/images/1741244730/ref=dp_image_text_0?ie=UTF8&n=266239&s=books

Wonders of the World Jigsaw Book (Five Mile Press) $10 HB NEW (RRP $24.95) Visit some of the world's most wonderful places in this exciting jigsaw book. The four 96-piece jigsaw puzzles feature spectacular images of Taj Mahal, Arches National Park, Machu Picchu, and the Eiffel Tower. Includes informative text and fantastic images. 9+ http://cdn4.fishpond.co.nz/9781742110721-crop-325x325.jpg

3-D Spherical World Globe Jigsaw Puzzle (Buffalo Games) $6 EC 3-D globe stands on its own with no internal support. Unlike most other 3-D globes, this one is made from actual jigsaw puzzle pieces. 530 pieces with stand on which to display completed globe. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/images/B00000JL5T/ref=dp_image_text_z_0?ie=UTF8&n=165793011&s=toys-and-games

Puzzleball: 3D Sphere Puzzle (Blue Opal) $6 EC (RRP $26.95) This unique puzzle has been designed by Blue Opal especially for teen and adult first time 3D puzzlers. With 240 pieces, comfortably practice the skill of the ultimate 3D jigsaw puzzle challenge and create your own intriguing decorative display! A display stand is included with every puzzle and assists with assembly. 15 centimetres diameter when completed. 12+ http://www.gameoz.com.au/images/detailed/1/GLOBE_OF_THE_WORLD_PUZZLEBALL.jpg

World Map Wooden Tray Puzzle $6 VGC (Has writing on back of tray) A high quality wooden puzzle of the map of the world showing countries and oceans. Very colourful and sturdy construction in a wooden tray surround. Around 100 pieces measuring 47 X 30 cm. 7-10 YO http://www.thechildmindingshop.co.uk/ekmps/shops/thecs/images/world-map-puzzle-8729-p.jpg

World Map Jigsaw Puzzle (Hazel Mill Toys) $6 VGC A wonderful jigsaw featuring rare or endangered wildlife shown in their geographical location. Has an animal and country key on rear of box. 120 pieces. Size 67 x 49cm. 5+ http://i.ebayimg.com/12/!B,WGBeg!Wk~$(KGrHgoOKkUEjlLmVpKoBKrLEBhQKQ~~_12.JPG

John Sands Map Of The World Jigsaw Puzzle $3 VGC 500 pieces, 36x60cm when complete. A vintage John Sands puzzle that illustrates the QANTAS Flight Routes in the 1960s across a topographical map of the world. 12+

MR World Map Tray Jigsaw Puzzle $3 NEW 140 pieces set into a frame. Shows countries, capitals and populations of the world as well as oceans and seas. 8+

Global Pursuit (Multiplay Pty Ltd) $12 VGC (Box has minor scuffing) Global Pursuit is a game of strategy and luck for those who enjoy learning about the world we live in. With four different levels of difficulty, it's also a game the whole family can play! The object is to race your opponents around the world in your balloon, picking up your flags (in the correct order of course) by throwing the dice, answering questions and moving forward. First player to collect all seven flags is the winner. http://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/71349

World Quest Board Game $10 VGC (Box a little scuffed) Simple to understand, use letter tiles and enjoy word building, be paid for words you make and what you know, travel through 32 countries, buy tour rights, charge tour fees and learn along the way. Fun to play - easy to learn. WINNER OF THE AUSTRALIAN TOY OF THE YEAR AWARDS http://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/181058

National Geographic Mystery Voyage Game: Race To Identify Secret Destinations $12.00 EC (Game components all accounted for, box shows minor edge wear.) Explore the world! Imagine that you've been magically transported to a mystery destination somewhere on Earth. You look at your new surroundings, then search for clues. As the evidence mounts up, you narrow down your choices until you solve the mystery, figure out where you are... and win the game! Fantastic for learning about the geography of the world and its landscapes and peoples. Highly recommended! Ages 8+ http://www.boardgamegeek.com/game/11026

Unite The States Jigsaw Puzzle (Nordevco) $5 VGC A high quality jigsaw depicting the USA states, including names of cities, rivers and lakes. 600 pieces, 60 X 45cm finished size. 10+

Whitman Map Of UK and Ireland Jigsaw Puzzle $2 GC (Box a little worn) 300 large pieces measuring 56 X 42 cm complete. Shows the county boundaries. 10+ http://www.jigsawpuzzlesdirect.co.uk/productssmall/Pim0472.jpg (Very similar)

Jigmap Jigsaw Puzzle “British Isles” (Waddington) $3 GC The puzzle is in the shape of the country with images of landmarks on the map and the quiz involving a series of city names that you can insert into the puzzle. 60 X 50cm 10+ http://img.auctiva.com/imgdata/9/2/3/4/8/6/webimg/494196267_tp.jpg

Great Britain & Eire Jigsaw Puzzle (Early Learning Centre) $4 VGC High quality 100 piece board jigsaw with outline guide to featured places of interest including the Tower Bridge, William Shakespeare, Belvoir Castle, Liverpool Cathedral and much more. 7+ http://i.ebayimg.com/00/$(KGrHqEOKnIE4Fi3hCt2BOMSkOc,6g~~_12.JPG

London: The Capital City Jigsaw Puzzle (Liveworks) $5 VGC A quality puzzle showing a map of London with famous landmarks superimposed upon it. These include the Tower of London, the Houses of Parliament, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Royal Albert Hall, Lloyds of London, Nelson’s Column, the Tower Bridge, the Natural History Museum, and more. Also includes notes on some of these landmarks. 500 pieces, 51 X 35cm finished size 10+ http://s10.thisnext.com/media/largest_dimension/29B418A2.jpg (Similar)

HISTORY

Spear’s Games “Chronology” Board Game $10 VGC The first player to collect 10 cards and place in date order, wins. Was penicillin discovered before or after the Great Fire of London? Was JF Kennedy assassinated before or after the discovery of penicillin? Was the first moon landing before or after the death of JF Kennedy? A fantastic game that leads to lots of research! Recommended! 10+ http://www.games-collector.com/Data/Compendium%20Items/Pictures/C/Chronology%201996%20Spears%20Games%20Mattel%20pics.html

Greek Hoplite 4^th Century B.C. Plastic Model Kit (Mini Art) $6 NEW (Box a few scuffs) Kit contains one highly detailed plastic model figure with stand. Decals included, but you need to supply your own glue and paints. 8+ http://plastic-models-store.com/images/large/ma16013_LRG.jpg

Biggles Adventure Game “The Secret Night Flyer” (Stephen Thraves) $5 EC Based on W.E.John's immortal character, Biggles, this book describes adventure in the West Country, with Biggles, Ginger and Bertie chasing an aeroplane that could be spying, smuggling or gun running. It is presented in a pack with dice, map, torch, binoculars and fuel gauge cards. http://www.gamebooks.org/gallery/biggles1n.jpg

John Sands “The Mariners” Jigsaw Puzzle -150 pieces $6 VGC (Box a bit scuffed and has masking tape on it) A great learning extension for the study of the Age Of Discovery! Has an old world map and pictures of Magellan, Cook, Columbus, Da Gama, Cabot and Drake on it, along with sea serpents, old ships and sea routes.

Holdson “Captain James Cook Jigsaw Puzzle” (Holdsworth & Sons) – 400 pieces $6 GC An vintage jigsaw of Captain James Cook and his voyage of discovery. 10+

Medieval Hidden Pictures Puzzle (Larry Evans) $5 GC (Box has wear) Great as an extension activity for your studies of medieval history! As the brave knight rescues the fair maiden from the horrible dragon, he is unaware of the hidden objects that surround him. A sheet showing the hidden objects is included in the box. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Puzzle-with-in-a-Puzzle-Hidden-pictures-by-Larry-Evans_W0QQitemZ330319949282QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090406?IMSfp=TL090406129001r4371

Buried Blueprints Puzzles From The Past “Genghis Khan And The Great Wall Of China” $7 EC (Minor corner box scuffing) Learn about the great conqueror and the Great Wall built to keep his Mongol army out of China. Enjoy the intricate artwork and humorous messages of award-winning artist, Al Lorenz (author of ‘Metropolis’.) 1000-piece puzzle. http://storesreview.com/areyougame-3.htm (Scroll down towards the bottom of page)

Buried Blueprints Puzzles From The Past “Mummies” $6 EC – 165 piece. Hey Kids! This puzzle Rocks! Put it together and take an awesome trip through time. Discover lots of cool stuff about grave robbers, ancient Egyptian treasures and scary tombs! And when the puzzle is done, the trip’s not over. Grab your crayons and the coloring poster we have included, and be an artist too! Enjoy the intricate artwork and humorous messages of award-winning artist, Al Lorenz (author of ‘Metropolis’.) http://www.twenga.com/offer/58638/5107940859001012548.html

Pyramids Of Giza Jigsaw Puzzle – 500 pieces $4 EC A great extension activity for your study of Ancient Egypt! Has Sure-Lox meshing system to ensure a great fit.

Danger Dan Clay Sculpture Kit “Quest For Tutankhamun’s Tomb” $12 NEW Discover, Sculpt, and Paint! Danger Dan continues his journey to uncover ancient worlds and educate children with the Danger Dan Quest for Tutankhamun's Tomb. Kids can discover, sculpt, and paint their own relic, while learning about Ancient Egypt. http://www.shopwiki.com/detail/?q=Guidecraft+Danger+Dan+Quest+for+Tutankhamun%27s+Tomb&s=660760&o=215725514&d=GuideCraft+Danger+Dan+Quest+for+Tutankhamun's+Tomb

Warlords: China In Disarray, 1916-1950 (Panther Games) $10 NEW A game of political diplomacy and military expansion set in China during the first half of the 20th century. Players take control of the warlord factions which vie for supremacy. With the ultimate aim of re-unifying or controlling China, players must wheel and deal, bribe, coerce, plot and fight their way to political, military and economic victory. Components: 1 full color map (490mm x 590mm), 2 full color counter sheets, 1 sixteen page rules book, 1 display track card, 3 ready reference cards, 1 die. 12+ http://www.boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/7267

ART & CRAFT

Miniature Masterpieces Kit “Vincent van Gogh” (Design Eye) $10 NEW In this miniature masterpiece kit, there's everything you need to build your appreciation of one of art's greatest masters: Painting surfaces with 2 printed outlines for each of 6 masterpieces in miniature, display frame and supporting easel, paints to mix and match to those in the original colour palette, a set of beautiful postcard-sized reproductions of major works and a book packed with information and instructions. In the book you will find an informative introduction to Van Gogh's short and troubled life, complete with a detailed artistic analysis of his greatest works, plus a gallery guide to help you find the best of his paintings around the world. 8+ http://img2.imagesbn.com/images/32500000/32501128.JPG

Leonardo Da Vinci Collection Gallery Jigsaw Puzzle “The Mona Lisa” (Dino) $6 EC 1000 pieces. The 16^th century portrait, the ‘Mona Lisa’ (The Louvre, Paris) is one the most reproduced paintings of the greatest Renaissance painter, Leonardo Da Vinci, of all times. High quality paper that ensures glare free completion of this great puzzle. 12+ http://www.puzzlesandbeyond.com/Fine-Art-Jigsaw-Puzzles/US-Leonardo-La-Gioconda-Mona-Lisa-1000-Pcs/

The Great Masters Jigsaw Puzzle Book (Five Mile Press) $12 HB EC A stunning deluxe jigsaw book in which you can study the marvellous works of celebrated artists and learn for the first time or reacquaint yourself with some of the details of their lives. Four x 96 piece puzzles. 9+ http://www.fivemile.com.au/books/adults/jigsaw-books/the-great-masters-deluxe-jigsaw-book.html

Vincent Van Gogh “Café de Nuit” Jigsaw Puzzle $4 VGC – 1000 piece Great for that art extension activity! The puzzle has grained paper ensuring a glare free picture so it is ideal to work on in the evening. Pieces are made from special recycled board that doesn't break easily. The puzzle size is 474 x 650mm. 11+ http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51THV902Z7L._SL500_AA300_.jpg

Origami “Safari World” Kit $4 BRAND NEW You can create your very own colourful and fun safari world with this fantastic kit! Complete with animal hide patterned paper and detailed instructions, it will have you creating a jungle of paper masterpieces in no time! Includes: Pop-up playmat, animal hide patterns (more than 30 sheets and 7 different types), butterfly patterns (4 different types), moving goggle eyes and easy-to-follow detailed instructions. 6-10 YO http://www.partybox.co.uk/origamisafari.asp

Paper Airplane Fold-A-Day Calendar Kit $6 EC Fold, launch, and make a little mischief with hundreds of miniature flyers perfect for sending over a row of cubicles or down a corridor. Each zippy, palm-size plane boasts vibrant full-colour graphics. Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions for every model make folding a breeze. Airplane experts Kyong Lee and Nick Robinson have joined forces to bring you this squadron of planes featuring 40 original models. (This is a 2007 version) http://www.amazingpaperairplanes.com/Calendar.html

GENERAL

Charades: The Game (BV Leisure) $10 VGC Each player has 30 seconds to think up how to perform the charade on their given card. Their teammates have 3 minutes to guess the title. After totting up the times taken, the quickest guessing team over a number of performances wins. The 6 categories are Films, Catchphrases, Hit Songs, Plays, Best Sellers, Television. Contains 1680 charade titles, timer, dice and rules. 11+ http://www.amazon.co.uk/BV-Leisure-Charades/dp/B0006D3972

Mensa Brain Games Pack $12 NEW Crammed full of puzzles and games of many varieties, this is an interactive book and pack that will challenge your linguistic and numerical abilities. It contains a range of over 100 different activities and games, so you'll be able to enjoy it again and again. Some of Mensa's most cunning minds have set a range of fiendish questions to enthral puzzlers of every level of ability, making this a great purchase for anyone looking for a new challenge. 12+ http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mensa-Brain-Games-Carolyn-Skitt/dp/1858687942

The Bill Board Game $6 EC (Box has a few very minor imperfections, game great) This game was manufactured by Susan Prescott Games is based on the popular television show on the ABC. It is an exciting chase game where you start as a humble Bobby and compete with the other players to become Superintendent. Contains 4 part folding gameboard, 6 car tokens, dice, and rules. http://buy.ebay.co.th/buying/id/display/380108444450_THE-BILLAcondition

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Junior Board Game $8 VGC (A couple of dents in lid) This game is exactly like "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" in every way except the questions are easier and geared to a younger audience. Great for the kids and those who aren't good at trivia. http://www.boardgamegeek.com/image/61771

The Price Is Right Board Game (Crown & Andrews) $8 EC The Price is Right is the most popular audience participation TV gameshow in the world - watched and loved by millions of people of all ages. Anyone can play, anyone can win and the audience has as much fun as the contestants! The Price is Right - a gameshow in a box provides everything you need to bring this exciting gameshow feeling into your home. One player acts as host to set up the puzzles and verify correct answers. The other players make bids on prizes. The player who bids closest without going over plays a pricing game against the house for more prizes. The finale is called the Showcase Round. The two players involved may be the players with the highest scores or it may be the players who won their respective Showcase Showdowns. Each player has three prizes. Each guesses what the total value of one's own three prizes is. The person who guesses closer without going over is the winner. http://www.relativelycreative.com/price-is-right-board-game.html

Poldy’s Snap Game (The Learning Journey) $3 VGC A great game for children to learn differentiation and matching skills. 2-4 players have cards placed facedown in front of them. Each player turns up one of their cards and the first player to shout ‘snap!’ when he sees a matching pair collects the cards. The game ends when one player has won all the cards.

Bob The Builder Memory Game (Milton Bradley) $3 GC Here’s a fun twist on the age-old game of Concentration. Try to match up characters from the popular show Bob the Builder by flipping over two cards at a time on the game board. Given how memorable characters like Bob, Dizzy, and Benny are on the show, this game should be a hit for ages 3 and older. No reading is required, just visual recognition of these TV pals. http://www.amazon.com/Bob-the-Builder-Memory-Game/dp/B00005N7Z8

Wooden Tray Puzzle “In My Home” $1 EC Nine timber pieces with photos depicting common items found in the home such as a computer, telephone, washing machine etc, set in a tray. Great for toddlers to develop their vocabulary.

Wooden Tray Puzzle “Bedtime” $1 EC Nine timber pieces with photos depicting common items found at bedtime such as pyjamas, slippers, a book etc, set in a tray. Great for toddlers to develop their vocabulary.

Postman Pat Tray Jigsaw Puzzle (Tree Toys) $1 EC – 12 pieces, good quality puzzle depicting Pat in his van with his family, Jess the cat and the village bobby. http://www.shopwiki.com.au/_Postman+Pat+Frame+Tray+Puzzle%3A+Postal+Van

Wooden Peg Puzzle “Elmo’s World: Draw Some Fun” (Tree Toys) $1 EC (One peg missing) Shows Elmo drawing with crayons in bright, colourful fashion.

Circus Animals Tray Puzzle (PuzzlePatch) $1 VGC – 5 large pieces for the youngest child! Large, easy-to-hold pieces. Colourful and bright.

(Last update October, 2011)