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Wooden Latches BoardUndo a lock or latch, swing open the numbered door and count on finding fun when the picture beneath is revealed on this wooden play board and educational toy! Build fine motor skills while learning colours, numbers, animals and more! Ages 3 to 6 | Size 39 x 29cm

MD-3785 | $54.90N

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Basic Skills BoardThis wooden bear is always smiling, but he’s happiest when fully dressed! Getting dressed won’t be such a puzzle once zipping, buckling, snapping, lacing, tying and other dressing skills are mastered� Each skill is contained on a separate wooden puzzle piece for easy practice� Develop fine motor and life skills with this great activity� Ages 3 to 5 | Size 38 x 29cm

MD-3784 | $45.90

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Hide & Seek Farm BoardHere a chick, there a chick���behind each of the 9 hinged doors on this charming barnyard scene is a delightful, magnetic animal� Learning about animals while improving memory and fine motor skills� This board game will keep children busy and having fun on the farm for hours! Ages 3 to 5

MD-4592 | $36.90

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Wooden Lacing ShoeI can do it myself! Few things will give your child more satisfaction than mastering shoe-lacing and tying skills� This wooden high-top sneaker will make practicing enjoyable and help your child reach the developmental milestone of learning to tie shoes� Ages 3 to 6 | 13 x 20cm

MD-3018 | $27.90

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Deluxe Pounding Bench ToyThe pegs on the bench go up and down, playing peekaboo on this solid wood pounding activity� Non-removable pegs take turns showing their smiles while your toddler has fun naming the colours and practicing fine motor skills� A sturdy mallet is included� Ages 2 to 4 | 25cm (L)

MD-4490 | $36.90

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Rainbow Stacker ToyTalk about a classic childhood toy! All the colours of the rainbow are represented by these eight smooth, easy-grasp wooden pieces� Stack them on the solid-wood base, designed with rocking edges for safe and intriguing play� Ages 18+ months | 21cm (H)

MD-0576 | $18.50

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MD-3559 | $39.90

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Geometric Stacker ToyMatch and sort these 25 colourful wooden pieces and skill-building is just part of the fun� Rings, octagons and rectangles can be slotted onto the three rods, stacked on top of each other or lined up to compare shapes, sizes, and colours� This first-concepts set is a manipulatives all-star! Ages 2 to 4 | 25cm (H)

MD-0567 | $44.90

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Caterpillar Gears ToyTurn the gears slowly and watch each interlocking segment move the next or see how fast you can make the caterpillar “crawl” on the wooden base� This rainbow-coloured gear toy is hands-on fun at any speed! With their bulky, notched shape, the colourful gears are easy for children to fit onto the colour-coordinated pegs � � � then rotate, remove and rearrange� Toddlers will be fascinated by the colours and movement of this charming toy� Ages 18+ months | Size 37cm (W)

MD-3084 | $27.90

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Beginner Pattern BlocksA perfect first manipulative! Five two-sided boards with ten recessed design templates are ready to fill with these brightly coloured geometric shapes� Complete the pictures or create your own designs and matching activities� Everything stores neatly in the sturdy wooden storage box� Ages 3 to 5 | Size 27 x 27cm

MD-0528 | $45.90

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Match & Roll Shape SorterThis brightly coloured wooden shape sorter is an exciting update on a classic toy! Toddlers can drop the dozen-plus vibrant wooden shapes - including a triangle, octagon, star, rectangle, square, trapezoid, hexagon - through the colour-matched holes, then roll the drum along, open the lid and start all over again� An early-learning powerhouse that encourages colour and shape recognition, manual dexterity and more! Ages 12+ months | Size 15cm (H)

MD-9041 | $41.90

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Rainbow Peg Play Activity SetPractice colours, numbers, shapes and hand-eye coordination with 30 Rainbow Stacking Pegs, double-sided tactile mat and two 91cm laces� Oversize, hexagon-shaped pegs in 6 colours are easy to grasp� Reversible mat is printed on one side for number and shape practice� Activity Guide included� Ages 2+ | Mat measures 22cm

LER-0594 | $34.90

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Sail Away ShapesSet sail for smart fun with this colourful set of 8 sailboats! A natural addition to any sand or water table, these little ships invite children to match colours and shapes while building hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills� Detachable striped sail feature uniquely shaped masts that fits only in the boat of the matching colour� Ages 2+ | 8 boats | Sailboats measure 11.4cm (L) x 5cm (W) x 7cm (H)

LER-7307 | $32.90

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Bead Sequencing SetStack the brightly coloured beads on five hardwood dowels to match the pattern cards! Includes 46 brightly coloured wooden beads and 5 double-sided wooden pattern cards� A sturdy wooden storage box contains all the pieces and holds the dowels upright for playtime� The 10 patterns increase in difficulty to build matching, sequencing and fine motor skills� Ages 4 to 6

MD-0570 | $65.90

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Beads and Pattern Card SetColourful wooden spheres, cubes and cylinders provide plenty of patterning practice, a prerequisite for early reading and maths activities� Set includes 20 Activity Cards, 108 beads in 6 colours, 2 x 91cm laces with plastic tips and activity guide� 130 pieces

LER-0139 | $49.90

Plastic Lacing BeadsDurable bead set keeps small hands occupied and young minds learning� Includes 48 beads, four 91cm laces, activity guide and handy storage jar with lid� The 3�8cm beads come in 6 colours and 4 shapes for unlimited lacing options� 48 pieces | Ages 3+

LER-0183 | $48.90

Rainbow Beads and Threaders200 beads in 10 colours with 10 long plastic threaders and a coloured booklet with 19 activities� 200 pieces | Threaders measure 1m (L)

TFC-10705 | $34.90

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Ready, Set, Move Classroom Activity SetFun exercise set takes active learning to a whole new level� Stand on the coloured circle mats and roll the jumbo cubes to see which exercise to do - and how many times� Also use the versatile activity set to create student groups or encourage student response as you roll the colour cube and call on students� Includes 25 foam circle mats (25cm) in 5 colours; 3 inflatable cubes (13cm) depicting exercises, colours and numbers and activity guide� Ages 3 and up | Up to 25 players

LER-1883 | $64.90

Crocodile Hop Floor Game Engages students’ minds and muscles! Hop down the river or use markers to learn colours, shapes, numbers and counting (1-10), problem solving and how to follow simple directions� For individual, small-group or whole-class play� Includes colourful vinyl floor mat (2�54m x 0�76m), 2 inflatable cubes (13cm), 40 animal markers and activity guide� Ages 3 and up | 1+ players

LER-9544 | $64.90

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Smart Toss Game Smart Toss Board offers 4 play options - recognition of colours, numbers, shapes and free play� Great for school fairs or other school events too� Includes activity guide, carrying handle and 12 canvas bean bags (8cm in diameter) that store in 2 pockets on the wipe-clean vinyl board, which folds flat to 61 x 51cm size for easy storage� Ages 3 and up

LER-1047 | $84.90

Circular Sorting TrayUse this circular sorting tray to help students count, sort and classify their counters� Tray is made of sturdy plastic� Tray size 29cm in diameter & 2cm deep

LER-0196 | $14.90

Sorting BowlsRainbow sorting bowls match the vibrant colours (red, orange, yellow, blue, green and purple) of the Three Bear Family Counters Set� Set of 6 bowls

LER-0745 | $16.90

Three Bear Family CountersThis adorable set of plastic bears comes in three sizes, three weights and six colours� Not only will your little ones enjoy playing with these bears, but also learn size recognition, counting and sorting� Bears are also proportionally weighted and can be used on a balance for measurement discoveries� This 96-piece Rainbow Set contains 24 Papa, 24 Mama and 48 Baby Bear counters in six colours� Ages 3+ | 96 pieces | Packaged in reusable storage container

LER-0744 | $34.90

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EI-1876 | JUMBO Class Pack | $129.90Ages 3+ | 16 giant bricks in 8 colours: blue, green, purple, orange, sparkle pink, sparkle orange, sparkle green and sparkle yellow

EI-1906 | Combo 8-Pack | $15.90

Ages 3+ | 8 pieces in 8 colours: yellow, blue, light green, lime, pale orange, light orange, purple & pink

Play FoamPlayfoam allows preschoolers to express their creativity - with no mess to clean up afterwards! Just squish the Playfoam up, shape it however you like, squash it back down and start over again� Playfoam never dries out so the creativity never ends - and the secret no-stick formula means you can take it anywhere for creative fun on the go! Product contains polystyrene�

Kinetic SandKinetic Sand is an incredible product� Made of 98% sand and 2% Polydimethyl siloxane which is a silicon-based organic polymer, allowing the sand its fluid-like movement when pressed into hands� This technology allows the Kinetic Sand to act a lot like dough - it can be twisted, shaped, tossed or sliced� It’s a great sensory product and children will marvel at the sand and how it can be shaped, then turned back into sand in an instant� Kinetic Sand stays dust free and allergen free and is naturally antimicrobial meaning an agent that doesn’t allow micro organisms to live within the sand� Kinetic Sand is also gluten free and won’t stick to young hands� Ages 3+

DS-150101 1kg | $19.90

DS-150201 5kg | $64.90

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Single Sided MirrorsFlexible single sided plastic mirrors that are easy to cut and safe for children to use� 10 pieces | Size 15 x 10cm

TFC-10484 | $34.90

Touch and Feel BoxUsing this tactile box, children can describe what they touch, allowing them to expand their descriptive language abilities� Size 36 x 20 x 35cm

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Jumbo MagnifiersObserve on a grand scale with extra-large magnifiers, sized perfectly for small hands� Ideal for taking a closer look at plants, animals and insects in life science lessons� Built-in stands allow hands-free viewing� Each magnifier’s plastic lens measures 11�4cm in diameter and offers 4�5x magnification� Set includes 6 colours� 4.5X magnification

LER-2775A | Single Magnifier | $11.90

LER-2775B | Set of 12 Magnifiers | $128.90

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Recordable Answer Buzzers Come up with your own fun buzzer sounds! Record a silly message, words, sounds or music — the possibilities are endless! Record up to 7 seconds per buzzer� Just tap, record, tap, and listen! Great for the whole class or for engagement in small groups� Ages 3+ | Buzzers measure 7.6cm in diameter

LER-3769 | Set of 4 | $39.90

Soundbank Recordable Mirrors These Recordable Mirrors can be used in a wide range of classroom activities� Record a message, question, sound effect to bring your display to life� A clever and easy resource that will help children to develop speaking and listening skills� Just play it back at any time with the touch of a button� Mirrors have a write-on/wipe-off surface� (Each mirror requires 1 x AAA Battery, not included)� 5 per pack | Records for up to 30 seconds | Measures 100 x 105 x 21mm EC-SB30M5 | 1 Mirror | $24.90 5 Mirrors | $22.90 each

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Rainbow Learning XylophoneMake your own music while learning numbers, colours and more! The clever puzzle-like formation turns this traditional instrument into a fun, hands-on learning tool� Combine the sections in multiple ways for a variety of engaging play options� Practice numbers and colours by mixing and matching the pieces or lining them up from 1 to 8 to create the perfect pitch� Includes 8 plates on 4 sections and 2 drumsticks� Ages 2+ | Measures 33cm

LER-7738 | $42.90 Available April

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Little DrummerLet your child march to the beat of his or her own drum� Promotes dexterity, hand/eye coordination and manipulation� Ages 12 months+ | Size 43cm (L) x 43cm (W) x 27cm (H)

HA-E0303 | $36.90

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Rhythm SetTap, shake, slide� These simple wooden instruments create a whole lot of buzz! Promotes dexterity, hand/eye coordination and manipulation� Ages 12 months+ | 3 pieces

HA-E0301 | $15.90

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Happy Noise MakerMaking noise is more fun than ever with this safe and sturdy noisemaker� Add sound effects to stories you read or songs you sing by making a racket with the noisemaker� Ages 18 months+ | Size 33cm (L)

HA-E0314 | Single | $6.90

HA-E03146 | Set of 6 | $36.90

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Wooden Clickety-Clack ClappersLike clapping hands, only a lot more fun! These colourful castanets are perfectly sized for kids� Play music and have your child click-clack along with it� Tap a rhythm on a table and have your child imitate it� Ages 3+ | Size 5.6cm in diameter

HA-E0311 | Single | $3.90

HA-E031112 | Set of 12 | $42.90

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Catch & Count Magnetic Fishing Rod Set

Catch some laughs and learning with this wooden magnetic play set - complete with working wind-up reel! The 10 magnetic fish are numbered and patterned to enrich matching, sorting and counting activities and two wooden rods make collecting them a blast! Kids can use the spinner to play as a game or just have fun collecting the pieces over and over again� Either way, there’s plenty of fun in this sea! Ages 3 to 5

MD-5149 | $45.90

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SupermazeSquiggle, swoosh, shimmy, and slide� Make beads dance through this endless maze� Promotes dexterity, hand/eye coordination and manipulation� Ages 2+ | Size 104cm (L) x 80cm (W) x 127cm (H)

HA-E1803 | $112.90

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Froggy Feeding FunSqueeze the frog to open its mouth, pick up flies and strengthen fine motor muscles! Roll a cube to determine which flies to munch� Set includes: 2 durable rubber frogs, 60 flies, 1 number cube, 1 colour cube and teacher activity guide� Ages 3+

LER-5072 | $39.90

Jumbo TweezersThese colourful tweezers are just the right size for little hands� Each features ergonomic depressions to guide a proper pincer–grasp grip� A perfect skill–building resource for teachers, specialists and occupational therapists� Set of 12 tweezers (in 6 colours) comes in a resealable bucket with handle� Set of 12 Tweezers | Measures 10cm

LER-1963 | $22.90

Handy ScoopersHere’s the scoop: these unique tools are a handy way to build the muscles needed for scissor cutting! Tools feature translucent scoops and easy-grip handles for developing fine motor skills� Holes in scoops allow for catch-and-release fun during water play� Set of 4 scoopers in resealable bucket� Set of 4 Scoopers | 15cm (L) | Ages 3+

LER-4963 | $20.90

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Emotions22 cards that represent a wide range of emotions� Great cards as discussion starters which will help children increase their expressive language, recognise feelings, enhance empathy and enable children to verbalise feelings� 22 cards | Size 21.5 x 14cm

CD-845001 | $18.90

More Emotions22 cards that represent a wide range of emotions� Great cards as discussion starters which will help children increase their expressive language, recognise feelings, enhance empathy and enable children to verbalise feelings� 22 cards | Size 21.5 x 14cm

CD-845031 | $18.90

What’s Missing?12 pairs of cards that show several differences� Encourages attention to detail, visual discrimination and stimulates conversation� 24 cards | Size 21.5 x 14cm

CD-845032 | $18.90

What’s Wrong45 humorous cards showing something wrong or a silly situation� Encourages attention to detail, descriptive language, visual discrimination and stimulates conversation skills� 45 cards | Size 14 x 11cm

CD-845021 | $18.90

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Opposites Fun-to-Know® PuzzlesEverybody loves a challenge! Help children build confidence and achieve success with fun 2-piece puzzles that hone their skills at their own pace� Only matching pieces fit together, so kids can learn by trial and error� Show positional concepts in pictures and words� Photos for real-life learning� Ages 3+

T-36004 | $18.90

Sequence Rummy Pocket CardsBuild sequencing skills by arranging 3-part story cards� Word stories on backs encourage early reading practice� Versatile cards adapt to growing abilities for endless rounds of learning fun and mastery� Ages 3+

T-24011 Sequence Rummy | $6.90

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