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ENGLISH & MATH GAMES, PUZZLES, KITS & CD-ROMS
GENERAL
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
Rapp Memory Game (Ikea) $2 EC The purpose of the game is to put together pairs of cards with the same animals on them. The pairs picture the same type of animal but look different i.e. parent/child, flying/sitting, standing/lying, etc. The one who has gathered most pairs wins. Contents: 96 cards with 48 different animal pairs 4-9 YO
ENGLISH
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
MATH
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
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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
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
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
(Last update September, 2011)