Gold Award Bananagrams
Manufacturer: Bananagrams Tel: 020 8876 3013 Web:
www.winningmoves.co.uk/shop Price: £14.99 Age range: 7-107 years
Description: Bananagrams is a fast and fun anagram game that drives players bananas! Requiring no pencil, paper or board, Bananagrams comes in a small portable banana shaped pouch and is perfect fun for kids 7-107 years old, at home or on the go.
Score: 91.6%
What the testers said: “Children were all engaged and enjoyed trying to make the best words, the game was effective when used to teach simple words to younger children but was also enjoyed by older children in year 4. The game interested the children and in some instances worked even better when less tiles were included.”
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Brainbox Horrible Histories Awful Ancients
Manufacturer: Green Board Games Tel: 01494 538999 Price: £9.99 Age range: 8+ years
Description: In the 20th year of Horrible Histories, this game gives a great insight into the life and times of the Greeks, Egyptians and Romans. Pick one of 55 unique cards and then study it for 10 seconds, roll a die and answer the question on the reverse of the card. If you’re right you keep the card, the winner is the player with the most cards after 10 minutes play.
Score: 90.5%
What the testers said: “The game had great appeal. It’s a great new way to learn about history in a fun way. The game is appealing and informative. I think it could be a really motivating resource to generate discussion among SEN pupils in order to help speaking and listening.”
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Teksta
Supplier: Character Options Tel: 0161 633 9800 Web:
www.character-online.com Price: £59.99 Age range: 5+ years
Description: Teksta is the robotic puppy of the future. With a little time and patience, kids will gain a loyal friend as, just like a real puppy, Teksta needs training! Teksta responds to voice, touch, and hand gestures without using a remote control, but it’s the high tech features which set Teksta apart. The Teksta App allows him to tap his paws to any beat – choose any song from your music library and watch Teksta bop, pop, street dance and hip-hop. He can also video link with other Teksta friends – pop him in front of the Teksta-time link on any tablet and watch them barking together and synchronising their Teksta moves!
Score: 90.3%
What the testers said: “At first I thought Teksta was expensive but,
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for what you get, he is really well priced. Better for individual rather than group play, but Teksta’s appeal was instant and everyone wanted to be his new owner. It took a while to work out how to train him and this could need some supervision at first unless the children are older. Teksta’s movements are really life-like and we still have loads to find out about him. I think he will be a favourite for a long time to come.”
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