The back to school season is upon us. It’s that time of year where there’s a mad rush to secure new school bags, shoes one size bigger than last years and all the items on the booklist. It’s time to shake off the summer holidays and get down to business, because it’s not long before after school homework questions will be flying your way. Here are our top toys picks of the season to help ease your little one (and you) back into the school schedule.

My Very Big Puzzle - ABC

Match the beautifully illustrated pieces of the puzzle together to create the letters of the alphabet. Flip over each letter to find a list of animals and objects to find hidden in the illustrations on the reverse side. Develop motor skills, practice reading and word/image association all whilst playing.

My Very Big Puzzle - Numbers

With large easy to grip pieces, the my very big puzzle is perfect for little hands. Match the beautifully illustrated pieces of the puzzle together to create different numbers. Count the creatures and objects within the illustrations on each puzzle piece. The Numbers puzzles provide a rich, tactile experience for your child as they develop important skills as they play.

Tangram

The magnetic tangram introduces kids to the basic geometric shames and concepts of side length, area and graphic transformation. In the process of playing the game kids improve their hand eye coordination, fine motor skills, concentration, logical thinking and problem solving. This product has 32 different double sides cards for the kids to complete with a variety of levels. This case is portable and easy to take for kids to play on the go.

Language Learning

Including 4 language based games, this language learning kit turns the task of language learning into a fun game! Using the drawing board, flash cards, collection cards and magnetic pieces you can learn word association, spelling and writing. Boost english skills whilst also refining cognitive and motor skills.

Travel Australia

Calling all adventurers! The Little Tourist Kit allows kids to take a trip to different places around the world, without even leaving the living room! Learn about Australian history and culture with the travel cards and map out a travel route that will take you past some of Australia's most iconic sites. Each kit contains a set of travel cards, magnets, game pieces, dice and guide for parents.

Wipe Clean Letters

Take learning outside of the classroom. Use the flash cards to practice word/image association and reading. Pair the flash cards with the drawing board to create a reusable space to practice writing skills. The easy pack away case makes it perfect for learning on the go.

Wipe Clean Numbers

Take learning outside of the classroom. Use the flash cards to practice number/image association and writing numbers. Pair the flash cards with the drawing board to create a reusable space to practice counting and writing skills. The easy pack away case makes it perfect for learning on the go.