Primary Teacher Update Outdoor Toys and Equipment Play Planetarium
Supplier/Manufacturer: Science Play Tel: 01726 828413 Web:
www.scienceplay.co.uk Price: £14,995 + VAT Age range: 4-11 years
Description: The Play Planetarium offers unique and inspiring outdoor play. Sit inside and gaze at the (shining) stars or climb the solar system on the outside. Science Play brings alive the magic of science, manufacturing with the highest quality materials and the most robust health and safety standards.
Score: 100%
What the testers said: “This is a large dome which is fantastically multi-functional. Excellent design/ installation that offers very high play value, helps children to improve interaction, coordination and at the same time build strength and learn elements of risk. It is an
Jumbo ZIP IT
Manufacturer: Bananagrams Tel: 020 8876 3013 Web:
www.winningmoves.co.uk/shop Price: £54.99 Age range: 7+ years
Description: Jumbo ZIP IT is an exhilarating high speed crossword race featuring 24 beautiful wooden lettered two inch square cubes and coloured scoring zips that come built into the pouch. It’s perfect for innovative play in the garden or playground or equally fun indoors on the living room floor or in the classroom.
Score: 97.5% 3
Gold Award Overall winner
independent structure which can be used as a climbing apparatus; it is educational as it brings the universe alive, and has benching so acts as an outdoor classroom with space for 30 children.”
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What the testers said: “My testers were very keen to try this product and it was an instant hit with those more confident with spelling but also those still mastering phonics. They enjoyed the challenge and how quick it was to set up and play. Great zip bag, suitable for carpet, table, grass or well anywhere. It has a clever scoring system on the case which makes it very portable.”
Jumbo Bananagrams
Manufacturer: Bananagrams Tel: 020 8876 3013 Web:
www.winningmoves.co.uk/shop Price: £54.99 Age range: 7+ years
Description: Jumbo BANANAGRAMS, with 144 waterproof, three-inch square tiles packaged in a funky giant yellow banana-shaped tote bag, is a fast and fun anagram game that drives players bananas and is perfect for exercising minds and bodies. It’s ideal for innovative play in the garden or playground or equally fun indoors on the living room floor or in the classroom.
Score: 93.3%
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What the testers said: “This toy is very portable and durable, excellent for the beach and camping. A simple game adaptable for different ages and abilities. Used with 4-year-olds to begin to form words and older children as per the suggested age range. The children loved creating new words and linking them up – a great challenge. It is excellent for extending language, spelling and learning new words.”
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