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rewards The educational value of Hape Rail

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to the second edition of edextras – your inspiration publication

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Did you enjoy the first edition? I certainly found it a great source of inspiration just when I needed it (and maybe when my wishlist didn’t!).

In this edition of edextras, I have been reminded of just how jam packed the next few weeks and months are! From important educational weeks such as National Science Week to celebratory days like Father’s Day and Christmas, it looks like the team at Educational Experience are gearing us up for a busy third term.

But before you get started, here are a few tips on my favourites in this edition.

Firstly, there’s the new additions to the Hape railway, easily one of the most educationally focused and quality made railways systems available to children and educators. Secondly, there is an amazing article written by the Reggio Emelia Scholarship winner of 2017. The article speaks about the use of technology in early childhood and links across to National Science Week - a must read! Lastly, there is the Father s Day and Christmas inspiration, including a beautifully heart warming feature about Fathers of all shapes and sizes. ’

TECHNOLOGY WITHIN THE Reggio Emelia philosophy

Well, until the next edition, enjoy reading and remember to never stop learning.

Yours in learning

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We pay our utmost respect to the elders past and present of this beautiful country as they have pathed the way for ourselves and for future generations to come.

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­HAPE RAINBOW PUZZLE RAILWAY 30 PIECES $99.90 Includes xylophone and tambourine musical tracks. Made of wood.

Measures 20 H x 54 W x 56cm D. Ages 18mths+ 505623

­HAPE SENSORY RAILWAY 14 PIECES $44.90 Includes a musical xylophone track, a rattle, rainbow track, a colourful engine, an arch and a mirror. Made of wood, metal and plastic. Measures 9 H x 50 W x 56cm D. Ages 18mths+ 505739

­HAPE JUNGLE ADVENTURE RAILWAY TABLE $129.90​

­HAPE MUSIC AND MONKEYS RAILWAY 19 PIECES $51.90

Made of wood. Measures 60 H x 40 W x 69cm D. Ages 18mths+ 505606

Made of wood and plastic. Measures 11 H x 46 W x 54cm D. Ages 18mths+ 505610

­HAPE BRAVE LITTLE ENGINE $12.90 ­HAPE NUTTY SQUIRREL RAILWAY 5 PIECES $51.90 Made of wood and plastic. Measures 37 H x 39 W x 11cm D. Ages 18mths+ 505725

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Requires 2 x AA batteries, not included. Made wood and plastic. Measures 5 H x 3.5 W x 13cm L. Ages 18mths+ 505718

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STEAMing along with NEW Hape Rail

­HAPE SOLAR POWERED CIRCUIT 37 PIECES $51.90

­HAPE BUSY CITY RAIL SET 51 PIECES $105.00

Made of wood and plastic. Measures 15 H x 44 W x 62cm D. Ages 3yrs+ Available from August 505702

Made of wood. Measures 20 H x 76 W x 85cm D. Ages 3yrs+ 505597

­HAPE CROSSING AND CRANE SET 34 PIECES $65.90

­HAPE SOLAR POWERED TRAIN $19.90

Made of wood and plastic, Measures 20 H x 72 W x 52cm D. Ages 3yrs+ Available from August 505675

Made of wood and plastic. Measures 5 H x 4 W x 9.5cm D. Ages 3yrs+ Available from August 505681

­HAPE REMOTE-CONTROL TRAIN $35.00 Includes charging cable. Made of metal.

Measures 5 H x 4 W x 12cm D. Ages 3yrs+ 505647

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­HAPE GRAND CITY STATION 45 PIECES $169.90 Made of wood, plastic and metal.

Measures 28 H x 135 W x 54cm D. Ages 3yrs+ 505634

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In the Spotlight - Hape Rail Tried & Tested is nothing better than seeing the ‘‘ There smiles and hearing the chitter-chatter and laughter amongst my children whilst playing with the Rail System.

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Introducing... the ever energetic Harper and Hudson! Here to review the latest additions to the Hape Rail System, join us with mum Kristen as we discuss why these resources have become a household favourite.

Harper 6 years old and Hudson 3 years old, both share a love and passion for all things transport, most notably, trains. For over 12 months the two brothers have been number one fans of the Hape Rail System, with their large collection continuing to expand as the Hape range does. Avid collector, and mother, Kristen, is continually impressed with the educational value of the range. We spoke with her to discover a little more about why this range is such a hit with her children.

Why did you choose the Hape Rail System for your children and your home?

I love using the Hape Rail System in my home because it stimulates excitement and there is nothing better than seeing the smiles and hearing the chitter-chatter and laughter amongst my children whilst playing with the Rail System.

They are also very durable just like the tracks. By no means are my kiddies gentle with their toys and when so engrossed in their play they forget to be gentle. The Hape Rail System certainly outlasts many rough rides.

And how about educational outcomes?

What do you see your children learning as they are engaged with the Hape Rail System?

I see the system promoting imaginative play. My boys love to use their own ideas about where the trains are going. “Oops... we went past the ice-cream shop... we need to reverse”. It’s wonderful to see their imaginations in action. Seeing the little ones in action and their minds running wild with ideas as to which place (made up and real) they are travelling too is priceless.

There are some obvious features in the range, tell us about some of your favourites.

The blocks are colourful and appealing to the eye (my kids love colourful things).

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STUDIO PLAY BEACH SCENE MAT $699.00 Features TPR non-slip backing.

Measures 200 H x 300cm W. 478364

Story Corner ­DRESS UP ISLAND $389.90

­KIDS BOOK BIN WITH PERSPEX ENDS $339.90

Made of durable Birch plywood with lockable heavy duty castors.

Costumes not included. Measures 95 H x 123 W x 37cm D. 461519

Includes lockable castors. Made of chipboard with high pressure laminate surface. Measures 52 H x 60 W x 60cm D. 501922

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BELEDUC ­FASCINATION PLATES SET OF 6 $249.90​ Made of plastic and wood. Each plate measures 40 H x 50cm W. Ages 3yrs+ 503562

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Made of quality Birch plywood.

Measures 50.5 H x 80 W x 70cm L. 461485

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Made of plywood and Perspex®.

Measures 60 H x 120 W x 40cm D. 502451

Investigate and explore with the essentials

FUNDAMENTAL SCIENCE BOOKS SET OF 10 $189.00 32 pages. Measures 29 H x 21cm W. Ages 6yrs+ 501038

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BRINGING STEM TO LIFE BOOK $49.00

­JUMBO MAGNIFIERS WITH STAND SET OF 6 $69.90​

Paperback. 96 pages.

Measures 20.5 W x 29.5cm D 501491

Made of high grade plastic (not glass) offers 4.5X magnification.

Measures 20cm L, lens measures 11.5cm d. Ages 3yrs+ 395665

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STEM A conversation about the role of digital technology in early education settings will draw a wide range of opinion and feeling.

Visiting the infant-toddler and preschool centres of Reggio Emelia I was curious as to how this topic would be addressed within the rich creative spaces and the home of the hundred languages.

DEWEY THE DOCUMENT CAMERA STAND WITH MICROSCOPE AND LIGHT ​$169.00 450836

Technology within the Reggio Emelia philosophy

During a presentation by Sara Marastoni and Lucia Colla I was surprised to learn that computers had been part of the services since the 1980’s. This technology continues to play a leading role but in a way that integrates naturally with children’s social learning environment. Together, nature and digital technology provide the children with information and provocation to develop and explore hypothesis.

stand-alone items. Resources such as Dewey the Document Camera Stand with Microscope and Light can turn an iPad into a digital microscope, allowing children to come together to view incredible images of new or familiar items and add the element of projection to create enormous images for study or interaction. The possibilities of technology such as this is only limited by our ability to explore.

Digital technology within the centres of Reggio Emilia does not involve games to play or programs to instruct but rather as tools for observation and research.

I observed numerous examples of projectors creating large scale images on screens and walls. Digital microscopes reflected minute detail which, in turn, promoted close observation and shared hypothesis.

To embed digital technology into our program we need to see it as a tool for research. There are many, arguably perhaps too many, avenues for children to use computer programs and social media sites in their lives. In our education settings however we can harness digital technology as a tool for creating awe and wonder.

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EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE MATHEMATIC SPONGES ​ PACK OF 25 $8.90 Number '4' measures 5 W x 6.5cm L. Ages 3yrs+ 459695

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TRADITIONAL TALES PICTURE BOOK SET OF 6 $59.90 Stories include; Billy Goats Gruff, The Gingerbread Man, Goldilocks, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs. Books measure 21 H x 21cm W. Paperback. Ages 3yrs+ 502049

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CUISINAIRE RODS ​SET OF 308 $64.90

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DINOSAUR BONES MATCH AND MEASURE SET OF 16 $84.90 ​

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HAPE CHUNKY NUMBER PUZZLE 23 PIECES $29.70

Includes handy wooden storage box.

Made from wood. Storage box measures 33 L x 18 W x 4cm D. Ages 3yrs+ 499370

Cast from a durable and unique mix.

Includes 16 bones – two of each size: 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20cm. Ages 3yrs+ 467035

Cast from a unique mix including real stone, each pebble is engraved with a number.

Includes: 2 x numbers 0-20, 2 x operations + and -, 1 x operations x and ÷.

Measures 3-5cm D. Ages 3yrs+ 444997

Made of wood. Measures 27.5 H x 28.5cm W. Ages 3yrs+ 504218

TRADITIONAL TALES STORY TALK CARDS $79.90 Includes 30 cards. Stories include Billy Goats Gruff, The Gingerbread Man, Goldilocks, Jack and The Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs. Made of plastic.

Measures 19 H x 19cm W. Ages 3yrs+ 502012

TRADITIONAL TALES WOODEN CHARACTERS $159.00 Set of wooden characters.

Stories include Billy Goats Gruff, The Gingerbread Man, Goldilocks, Jack and the Beanstalk, Little Red Riding Hood and The Three Little Pigs. Made from wood. Largest bear measures 15cm H. Ages 3yrs+ 501980

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Father’s DAY Father’s Day is the ritualistic honouring of fatherhood and paternal bonds in society and culture.

It is a beautifully traditional and predictable time of the year when children in early childhood settings all over the country converge on the craft trolley looking for any piece of manly goodness they can find to relate to the special father figure in their lives.

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Just thinking about the day, you can visualise the “was once vibrantly coloured now turned army green” greeting cards hand crafted by under 5’s, you can feel the crunch of the blue wrapping paper beneath your fingertips as you imagine the boxes of socks and jocks, golfing paraphernalia and gardening equipment being opened on that crisp September morning. It truly is a beautiful collision of parenthood and childhood where children wait eagerly in anticipation as Fathers embellish the gift giving process.

But it would be remiss of us not to mention the diversity of Father’s Day. For some, it is time for solidarity as families unite to remember a loved one. For others, it is a day where Father’s Day becomes Fathers’ Day. No matter the type of celebration or how you mark the occasion, no matter if you are a dad, a grandfather, a donor, an uncle, a brother, a neighbour or anything in between, Educational Experience would like to wish you a Happy Father’s Day!

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Clear coat on the inside prevents water from seeping through. Pots measure 7.5 H x 7cm d.

Ages 5yrs+ 500230

CAR KEY HOLDER PACK OF 10 $15.90 EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE KEY RING BOTTLE OPENER​ $2.00 Measures 8.5 H x 5cm W. 489089

Dowels included. Force is required to insert dowels into the base in order for them to remain firm when in use.

Measures approx. 8.5 H x 19.5cm W. Ages 3yrs+ 490319

Celebrating EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE SHIRT KEY RING PHOTO FRAME ​PACK OF 10 $9.90 Clear acrylic photo frame with key ring. Measures 0.5 H x 4.9 W x 3.3cm L. 459047

CARDBOARD TIE ​PACK OF 12 $5.90 Made of cardboard, 210gsm. Tie measures approx. 29cm L. 236265

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­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE WOODEN PERSON PHONE HOLDER $2.50 Holds most phones, iPods and remotes. Measures 10.5 H x 7 W x 5.5cm D. This is not a toy. 413890

­DAD PICTURE FRAME PACK OF 20 $18.90 Frame measures 25 H x 17.5cm W. 438309

PERSON KEY TAG ​PACK OF 10 $13.90 Measures 8cm L. Ages 3yrs+ 413153

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KEY RINGS ​PACK OF 12 $6.90 Ideal with Split Rings (105460) sold separately. 155788

­SPORTS BEADS ​ 270g $24.90 Measure 1-1.5cm with a 4mm lacing hole. Ages 3yrs+ 502962

ELASTIC BEADING THREAD ​ 4m $3.00 Beads not included. Measures 2mm d.

Ages 3yrs+ 001867

­FOAM TOOL STICKERS PACK OF 76 $8.90 Drill measures 3 H x 5.5cm W. Ages 3yrs+ 437667

SUPER HERO FOAM STICKERS PACK OF 70 $6.90

FOAM TRANSPORT STICKERS PACK OF 60 $6.90

Measures 4cm L. 489753

Assorted sizes. 489544

­ETERNITY CALENDARS PACK OF 5 $10.90 International wire-bound calendar with 6 frames. Months are listed in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, English, Dutch, French and German. Measures 19 H x 23cm W. 503100

­CALENDAR BLANKS 2019 ​PACK OF 24 $4.90 Displays the whole year. Measures 30 H x 21cm W, the area for artwork measures 17 H x 20cm W. 042630

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­SPROUTS ALIVE ALFALFA $5.90 Alfalfa seeds. Ages 5yrs+ ​ 336123

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­ LASTIC CUPS 285ML P PACK OF 25 $3.90​ Accessories not included.

Measures 10 H x 8cm d. 414558

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­COLORATIONS® FUNNY FOAM FACE MAKERS ​PACK OF 300 $12.50 Includes 22 different foam face pieces enough to make 53 different funny faces.

Largest piece measures 5.7 H x 5.7cm W. Smallest piece measures 2 W x 3.2cm H .

Ages 3yrs+ 500501

­FAMILY PLANNER PACK OF 5 $13.90 International wire-bound family planner with 12 frames.

Months are listed in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, English, Dutch, French and German. A great gift for family and friends when personalised by a child.

Measure 44 H x 22cm W. 503116

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­HAPE POCKET SWING $29.90

Made of recycled polyester.

Measures 50 W x 130cm L. Ages 5yrs+ 505964

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­HAPE ADJUSTABLE TELESCOPE $25.90

­HAPE NATURAL DETECTIVE SET 2 PIECES $10.90

Made of sustainable bamboo. Measures 15 H x 8.5cm d. Ages 5yrs+ 505870

Includes handy 4x magnifying glass and whistle. Made of sustainable bamboo.

Ages 5yrs+ 505955

­HAPE HIDE-AND-SEEK PERISCOPE $16.90​ Made of sustainable bamboo. Measures 30.5 H x 5.7cm d.

Ages 5yrs+ 505940

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­HAPE FLOWER PRESS ART DIY KIT $19.90​ Made of sustainable bamboo. Measures 5 H x 18 W x 18cm D. Ages 5yrs+ 506329

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HAPE SEASONS BEST FRESH MARKET VEGETABLES 11 PIECES $33.70​

Includes a spring scale, cash register, 8 x pieces of paper money, 8 x coins, credit card and membership card. Accessories not included. Measures 120 H x 75 W x 38cm D. Ages 3yrs+ WHILE STOCKS LAST 359554

Features Velcro® for reattaching. Includes 1 x Kiwi Fruit , 1 x Lemon, 1 x Pear, 1 x Apple, 1 Orange , 1 x Banana and 1 x Knife. Made of wood.

Pear measures 7cm H. Ages 3yrs+ 368027

Features Velcro® for reattaching. Includes 1 x Onion, 1 x Capsicum, 1 x Tomato, 1 x Carrot , 1 Corn , 1 x Spring Onion and 1 x Knife. Ages 3yrs+ 368035

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­LET’S LEARN ABOUT HEALTHY EATING BIG BOOK $54.90

Tantalise the taste buds this National Nutrition Week

16 pages. Measures 42 H x 30cm W. Ages 5yrs+ 414591

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FELT SALAD SET 30 PIECES $79.90

FELT BREAD AND SANDWICH TOPPINGS ON WOOD SLICE 34 PIECES $149.90

Includes a handmade storage box. Made of felt.

Box measures 6 H x 10 W x 14cm L. Ages 3yrs+ 499182

Made of felt and wood. Rolls measure 10cm d.

Slices measure 10 W x 12cm L. Ages 3yrs+ 499195

­HAPE HEALTHY BASICS 10 PIECES $33.70 ​ Includes: eggs, milk, yoghurt, cheese and juice.

Ages 3yrs+ 427425

­FOOD PYRAMID PUZZLE ​10 PIECES $69.90 Measures 35 H x 33cm W. Ages 3yrs+ 476668

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Harold’s Harold’s Healthy Healthy Play Day Play Day Book a Life Education visit in your Book a Lifeand Education visit in your preschool follow Healthy Harold preschool Healthy Harold as he playsand withfollow his friends. as he plays with his friends.

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Snow Shake BIOCOLOR® PAINTS 473ml $8.50 High quality paint, ideal for versatile use in centre, classroom and at home.

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Each Snow Globe contains glitter and two card inserts to decorate. Measure 6 H x 5cm d.

This is not a toy. Ages 3yrs+ 437531

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EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE GLITTER TUB 1kg $13.90 Ages 3yrs+ Red Green Silver Blue Purple

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EC FUN DYE BRILLIANT GREEN 500ml $10.90 Brilliant coloured dye. Perfect for dying craft materials. Disclaimer: While EC food dye is made of food grade ingredients it is not packed under food grade conditions, therefore is not suitable for human consumption. 013300

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MCKENZIE’S BICARBONATE SODA 250g $3.50 Natural food grade product that does not use any aluminium-based additives in the processing of the product. 492028

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS SILICONE MOULD $5.90

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Heavy duty mould featuring six Christmas shapes. Mould measures approx. 2cm D. Tree measures 9 H x 7cm W. 473104

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­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS CRAFT CONES PACK OF 6 $5.90 Measures 18 H x 7cm d. 235176

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Includes snowman, stocking, toy soldier, reindeer, Santa, snowflake and tree. Large snowflake measures 4 H x 4cm W. Ages 3yrs+ 473209

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­COLORATIONS® CONFETTI GLITTER GLUE ​ SET OF 6 $21.90

­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS PRINTED BUTTONS ​ 100g $8.90 Measures 2.5cm d. Ages 3yrs+ 473170

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Roller measures 6.5cm W. Handle measures 9cm L. Ages 3yrs+ 473073

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EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE ZIG-ZAG PLASTIC SCISSORS SET OF 12 $8.90 ​

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­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE CANDY CANE CHENILLE STEMS ​ PACK OF 100 $7.90 Red and white chenille stems. Measures 31cm L. 204198

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­ HRISTMAS SATIN RIBBON BOWS ​ C PACK OF 50 $8.50

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Measures approx. 1.5 D x 8.5cm d. Ages 3yrs+ 473060

PRICES EXCLUDE GST

­COLORATIONS® RHINESTONE TAPE ​ SET OF 6 $16.90

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E­ DUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE GLITTER GLUE ​ SET OF 6 $5.90 Includes: 2 x green, 2 x red and 2 x gold and storage tub. Each bottle contains 40ml glitter glue.

Bottle measures 10.5cm H. Ages 3yrs+ 459551

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­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS SHAPE PAINT SPONGES ​ PACK OF 5 $4.90 Variety of Christmas themed shapes.

Angel measures 10 H x 9 W x 5cm D. Ages 3yrs+ 473056

­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS SCRATCH ART SHAPES ​ PACK OF 50 ​$4.90 This pack contains 10 A4 sheets each A4 sheet contains 5 assorted shapes. Stocking measures 12 H x 7cm L. 496492

Tape can be cut to size. Each roll measures 99 L x 1.6cm W. Ages 3yrs+ 500636

Adhesive Christmas colour ribbon bows.

Bows measure 1 H x 3cm W. Ages 3yrs+ 472341

­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE PALM PRINTERS CHRISTMAS ​ PACK OF 6 $4.90

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­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS BELLS ​PACK OF 50 $7.90 Includes an assortment of gold and silver bells.

Measures 1.8cm d. Ages 3yrs+ 042549

Measures 1.5 W x 13cm L. Ages 3yrs+ 503687

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E­ DUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS PONY BEADS ​250g $10.90 Red, green, gold and silver beads. Measures 9mm d.

Ages 3yrs+ 205658

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E­ DUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE COLOURED TRIANGLE PENCILS ​PACK OF 48 ​ $14.90 Measures 17.5cm L. 486121

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­CALENDAR BLANKS 2019 ​PACK OF 24 $4.90

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­ETERNITY CALENDARS PACK OF 5 $10.90

Displays the whole year. Measures 30 H x 21cm W, the area for artwork measures 17 H x 20cm W. 042630

International wire-bound calendar with 6 frames.

Months are listed in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, English, Dutch, French and German.

Measures 19 H x 23cm W. 503100

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­CURLING RIBBON GREEN ​460m $4.90

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­CURLING RIBBON RED ​460m $4.90

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­FAMILY PLANNER PACK OF 5 $13.90

Measures 5mm W. 480139

Measures 5mm W. 480092

International wire-bound family planner with 12 frames.

Months are listed in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, Finnish, English, Dutch, French and German. A great gift for family and friends when personalised by a child.

Measure 44 H x 22cm W. 503116

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE GLASS AND PORCELAIN MARKERS ​SET OF 8 $12.90 Bake at 180-200 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes to seal.

Dishwasher safe. Measure 13cm L. Adult supervision recommended. Ages 3yrs+­ 489027

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE CERAMIC MUG $2.50 Glazed ceramic mug. Measures 9 H x 8cm d. 487127

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­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE PORCELAIN MINI PLATE AND STAND 10 x 10cm $2.20​ Glazed ceramic plate with a plastic stand measures 10cm H. Plate measures 2 H x 10cm d. Ages 3yrs+ 487428

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Christmas

Craft Galore ­3D SANTA ​ PACK OF 12 $12.90

­3D SLEIGH ​ PACK OF 12 $14.90

438350

438378

­3D REINDEER ​ PACK OF 12 $12.90 438366

or buy the whole set ­ ANTA REINDEER AND S SLEIGH SET $34.00 ​

Includes: 1 x 438350, 1 x 438378 and 1 x 438366. 438384

­WOODEN STAR TEALIGHT CANDLE HOLDER ​ PACK OF 10 $10.90 Measures 12 H x 12cm W. 292086

­WOODEN ASSORTED CHRISTMAS FRAMES ​ PACK OF 10 $23.90 Includes two each of reindeer, star, bauble, tree and Santa. Includes string for hanging. Photo area measures 4.5cm d. 368142

PRICES EXCLUDE GST

­MY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS CARDS ​ PACK OF 24 $11.90 Two designs. Includes envelopes.

Cards measure 15 H x 11cm W. 207225

­PAPIER MÂCHÈ MINI BOXES ​ PACK OF 6 $4.90 Hand-made papier mâchè boxes in assorted design.

Measure 4-6 W x 3cm H. 503536

­PAPIER MÂCHÈ ASSORTED BOXES ​ PACK OF 63 $82.90

7 designs. Largest measures 11cm W. Comes in a display box measuring 37 W x 37 H x 20cm D. 503558

­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE WOODEN STAR PHOTO FRAME WITH BELLS ​ PACK OF 10 $16.90 Features a cardboard backing to secure your photo.

Measures 14.5cm H. Ages 3yrs+ 413861

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Decorate your tree

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS DECOFOAM PINS ​ PACK OF 1,000 $7.90 These plastic pins press easily into decofoam products. Includes red, green and clear pins.

Each pin measures 1.5cm L. Ages 3yrs+ 322818

­WOODEN 3D HANGING STAR ​ PACK OF 12 $6.90 Measures approx.

8 H x 6.5cm W. 413772

­WOODEN 3D HANGING ANGEL ​ PACK OF 12 $6.90 Measures 8 H x 6.5cm W. 413764

­DECOFOAM CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS ​PACK OF 24 $17.90 Includes five designs. Designs may vary.

Bell measures approx. 6.5cm H. Ages 3yrs+ 292383

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE DECOFOAM ASSORTED SIZED BALLS PACK OF 160 $8.90

­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE HANGING STOCKING WITH SANTA ​ PACK OF 10 $16.90

Four assorted sizes, approx. 2.5, 3, 5, 7cm d.

Ages 3yrs+ 458953

Includes steel hanger.

Measures 15 H x 9cm W. Ages 3yrs+ 473503

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WOODEN CLASS CHRISTMAS TREE $86.90​

­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE SILVER ORNAMENT CAPS PACK OF 60 $12.90

Tree measures 1.2 H x 1m W. This is not a toy. 371237

Ideal for use with decofoam shapes. Caps measure 1.7cm d. Ages 3yrs+ 260844

­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE NATURAL WOOD TREE DECORATION ​ PACK OF 10 $13.90 Tree measures 10 H x 10cm W. 413928

WOODEN CHRISTMAS TREE SHAPES ​PACK OF 12 $3.90 Made of craft wood.

Measures approx 7-9cm H. 100479

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PRICES EXCLUDE GST

­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE NATURAL WOOD STAR DECORATION ​PACK OF 10 $13.90

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE CERAMIC CARVED HANGING TREE PACK OF 10 $18.90

Measures 10 H x 10cm W. 413937

Unglazed ceramic. Each measures 11 H x 6cm W. Ages 3yrs+ 473115

COLORATIONS® CLEAR STAR ORNAMENTS ​ PACK OF 12 $14.50 Measures 10cm W. 356956

­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE DECOFOAM STAR ​PACK OF 20 $3.90

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE HANGING PINE CONES PACK OF 9 $2.90

Measures 5 H x 6 W x 2.5cm D. Ages 3yrs+ 473158

Measures approx. 5 H x 4cm W. Includes hanging string.

Ages 3yrs+ 473284

­COLORATIONS® CLEAR BALL ORNAMENTS PACK OF 12 $11.90 Measures 6cm d.

356931

WOODEN 3D HANGING PRESENT PACK OF 12 $6.90

­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE SANTA HANGING DECORATION ​ PACK OF 10 $6.90

Measures 7.5 H x 6cm W. 413786

Includes string hanger.

Measures 11 H x 9cm W. 473492

­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE CERAMIC CHRISTMAS STAR PACK OF 10 $17.90 Unglazed ceramic. Measures 7 H x 8cm W. Ages 3yrs+ 473127

WOODEN REINDEER PACK OF 12 $3.90

These resources come as a blank canvas ready to decorate!

Measures 10 H x 7.5cm W. 349688

NATURAL RECYCLED CARDBOARD TREE DECORATIONS ​ PACK OF 30 $6.90 Each shape measures approx. 8cm H. 387068

PRICES EXCLUDE GST

WOODEN CHRISTMAS STOCKINGS ​ PACK OF 12 $3.90 Shapes measure approx.

7.5 H x 7.5cm W. 322131

WOODEN CHRISTMAS TREE HANGING SHAPES PACK OF 14 $7.90 Large star measures 9cm H. 371229

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WOODEN BELL SHAPES ​PACK OF 12 $3.90 Shapes measure approx.

9 H x 7.5cm W. 235598

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­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS RHINESTONES PACK ​50g $4.90 Flat on one side. Shapes, sizes and colours will vary. Measures approx.

2cm W. Ages 3yrs+ 155796

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EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE PLAIN CRAFT STICKS PACK OF 1,000 $12.90 ​ Measures 11.5cm L. Ages 3yrs+­ 001164

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EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE METALLIC LUSTRE PAINT ​ 2 LITRE $8.90 ea Water-based. Adult supervision recommended. Ages 3yrs+

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Blue Green Pink Purple Silver Gold Copper

501093 501103 501119 501126 501135 501142 501157

Christmas Tree Activity 3 simple steps so

much fun!

CUT ­ AINBOW EASEL PAPER R PACK OF 500 $45.90 80gsm. Measures 51 H x 38cm W. 454853

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­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE POSTER PAINT 2 LITRE SET OF 10 $80.00​ The water-based washable paint is quick-drying. Adult supervision is recommended. Ages 3yrs+ 492442

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­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE POSTER PAINT 5 ​ LITRE $14.90 ea The water-based paint is quick-drying. ​Adult supervision recommended. Ages 3yrs+ Red 482479 Green 482524 White 482446

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PRICES EXCLUDE GST

Santa Bunting ­ ATURAL SANTA CARD ​ N PACK OF 30 $7.90 Made of natural recycled cardboard.

Measures 13.5 H x 11cm W. 454830

MAKE YOUR OWN CHRISTMAS POM POM TREE KIT ​PACK OF 10 $24.90

­ ESIGN A FOAM SANTA FRAME KIT D ​PACK OF 10 $13.90

Kit includes foam shapes, pom poms, ribbon and instructions. Makes ten trees. Tree measures 23cm H. This is not a toy. Ages 3yrs+ 454587

Makes ten frames. Measures 10.5 H x 8cm W. Will hold a photo 4cm d. Ages 3yrs+ 437370

Belonging Wreath

Create a sense of belonging this Christmas by including all children in creating a classroom belonging wreath

WHITE CARDBOARD WREATH PACK OF 30 ​$7.90 Pack includes ten of each three sizes. Large wreath measures 27cm d. Small wreath measures 16cm d.

Bauble shape measures 8cm d. 043174

PRICES EXCLUDE GST

PAPER HAND SHAPES ​ PACK OF 100 ​$5.90 Measure 12 H x 11cm W. 156752

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­CRAFTMAS TREE ​ $23.90 Slot together wooden stand.

Measures 47 H x 36cm W. 473601

E­ DUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS PARTY DESIGN PATTY CASES ​ PACK OF 300 ​ $4.90

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Doilies measure 21.5cm d. 137992

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­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE WOODEN PLANK TREE ​ ​$7.90

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E­ DUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE NATURAL HESSIAN SHEETS ​PACK OF 10 ​$6.90

E­ DUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE STAR CELLOPHANE BAGS ​PACK OF 100 ​$4.90 Clear cellophane bags with white star print.

Measures 20 H x 12.5cm W. Ages 3yrs+ 473348

Measure 5cm diameter base x 3cm H. 496485

­ ALMLEAF SMALL SQUARE PLATES ​ P PACK OF 25 ​$15.90

­SILVER DOILIES ​PACK OF 15 ​$3.00

­ ATURAL CARDBOARD GIFT TAGS ​ N PACK OF 48 $5.90 Measures 10.5 H x 6cm W. 342493

­GRASS PLAYMAT ​$39.90 Measures 60 H x 120cm W. 461952

Features branches that can be twisted and rotated.

Measures 37 H x 22cm W. This is not a toy.

Ages 3yrs+ 473588

Measures 30.5 W x 29cm L. 459607

­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE SANTA ADVENT CALENDAR ​$31.90 24 petite draws measure 4 H x 4 W x 5cm D. Measures 56.5 H x 14 W x 5.5cm D. Accessories not included.

This is not a toy. 473574

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­3D TABLE TOP CHRISTMAS TREE ​ $12.90

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­EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS TREE DESIGN PATTY CASES ​PACK OF 300 ​$4.90

Comes in two pieces for you to slot together.

Measures 42 H x 36.5cm. This is not a toy. 438281

Base measures 5cm d. 496471

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­ LANK GREETING CARDS B PACK OF 25 ​$12.90 This pack includes 25 blank cards and envelopes.

Cards measure 12 H x 14cm W. 088476

EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FINE TIP WASHABLE MARKER ​PACK OF 40 ​$16.90 Assorted colours. Nib measures 0.2cm d.

Markers measure 14 L x 0.7cm d. 488030

PRICES EXCLUDE GST

­IMPASTO 3D PAINT ​500ml ​ $13.90 White

501306

Red

501265

Green

501277

Impasto acrylic colour is an artist acrylic paint that has been thickly formulated to offer 3D shape retention with brush strokes. Adult supervision recommended. Ages 3yrs+

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No craft resource collection is complete without smart-fab®.

So strong. So flexible. So fab. It’s smart-fab®. earn

320 points

smart-fab® is an innovative non-woven fabric that’s easy to cut, fold, glue, sew and staple!

SMART-FAB ROLL 12.2m $32.90 ea Apple Green Yellow Sky Blue Dark Purple Cream White Dark Pink Blue

500834 500921 500783 500806 500749 500689 500881 500754

Measures 1.22 x 12.2m.

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Orange Brown Dark Blue Grass Green Cranberry Red Black

500868 500720 500777 500823 500909 500852 500708

­SMART-FAB CUT SHEETS ASSORTED ​ PACK OF 45 Sheet size 22.9 H x 30.5cm W. 500932 $11.90 Sheet size 30.5 H x 45.7cm W. 500966 $18.90

Prices are current at time of print but are subject to change. Prices will be confirmed on placement of order.

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