We Support Hands-on Learning

Proud partners of the initiative to support hands-on learning.

With 40 years of partnering with schools as an educational resource specialist, one thing we know for sure is that the tangible, physical resources that students interact with are the ones that extend learning concepts and build greater connection to lessons. Teachers love them. Students love them. And the engagement they provide is a win-win for everyone.

So we’re proud to be a partner of We Support Hands-On Learning, a national initiative focused on championing dynamic classroom experiences that lead to game-changing engagement. This initiative is shining the spotlight on the power of connection that hands-on learning can bring and how it adds a valuable dimension to improving learning outcomes.

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Why educators and MTA are fans of hands-on learning

Deepens connection to learning

Active student engagement

Supports collaboration and confidence

Encourages exploration and investigation

Develops critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Turns abstract ideas into tangible experiences

How we’re supporting this initiative at MTA

Product showcases

We holding product showcases for kaiako across NZ with our latest and most popular resources, so educators can get up-close and hands-on. We also bring these resources and more to conferences and events, as well as run workshops and seminars.

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Gen, the hands-on lesson helper

Create lesson ideas in minutes with Gen! She is our AI-powered lesson plan generator, who can make planning easier, faster and a lot more fun. She supports educators with curriculum-linked lesson plans for any MTA resource, making classroom-friendly, hands-on lessons easier than ever.

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Sample a hands-on LEGO® Education kit

We offer LEGO® Education loan kits, in-school demos and free online training sessions. With ‘Try before you buy’, you can try LEGO® Education for free for 30 days, complete with lesson plans and units. Choose from:
• Coding Express (for ECE-New Entrant)
• SPIKE™ Essential (for years 1-4)
• SPIKE™ Prime (for years 5-8)

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Free discovery sessions

We run 15-minute discovery sessions or longer workshops if you’re curious about any MTA’s hands-on kits, such as new LEGO® Education Science and how it could work in your classroom. You can book a chat with our LEGO® certified Product & Training Specialist, Joanne Knight.

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Our favourite hands-on resources

Of course, bringing you the latest quality resources for interactive classroom experiences is what we do best. So we’ve curated some curriculum-friendly hands-on learning resource favourites here.

Practical classroom experiences across the curriculum extend the learning and help turn theory into tangible ideas, having a positive impact on learning outcomes, attendance, wellbeing and development of essential critical and creative thinking skills.

Early literacy resources

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Freckled Frog ABC Blocks - Alphabet Learning

FR565

$68.94_{(inc. GST)}

$59.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Orchard Toys - Alphabet Lotto

OC083

$45.94_{(inc. GST)}

$39.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Alpha Pops

LER7345

$62.04_{(inc. GST)}

$53.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Alphabet Building Blocks

LER7718

$57.44_{(inc. GST)}

$49.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Lakeshore Learning Learn the Alphabet Dough Mats

LS299

$52.84_{(inc. GST)}

$45.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Lakeshore Learning Float & Find Alphabet Bubble

LSEE332

$206.94_{(inc. GST)}

$179.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Freckled Frog Wooden Alphabet Discs - Uppercase Letters, Set of 26

FR2999

$60.89_{(inc. GST)}

$52.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Freckled Frog Sign Language Wooden Discs - Auslan Alphabet, Set of 26

FR3014

$67.79_{(inc. GST)}

$58.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Early numeracy resources

Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Lakeshore Learning Float & Find Number Bubbles

LS381

$158.64_{(inc. GST)}

$137.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Post Sort n Play

FR488

$191.99_{(inc. GST)}

$166.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 14-09-2026
Wooden 5 Frame Tray Set - Early Numeracy Frames, Set of Trays

YD1089

$45.94_{(inc. GST)}

$39.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Wooden 1-2-3-4-5 Frame Tray Set - Progressive Counting Frames

YD1090

$103.44_{(inc. GST)}

$89.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Natural Counting Log - Number Recognition Tool

YD1160

$132.19_{(inc. GST)}

$114.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Natural Wooden Tinker Tray

YD1163

$80.44_{(inc. GST)}

$69.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Snap-n-Learn Counting Sheep - Colour Matching

LER6712

$45.94_{(inc. GST)}

$39.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Snap-n-Learn Number Turtles

LER6706

$45.94_{(inc. GST)}

$39.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Art & Craft resources

Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Dinosaur Block Print Stamps - Set of 5

SIC008

$66.64_{(inc. GST)}

$57.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 30-10-2026
Construct & Play Craft Set

EC0601

$33.29_{(inc. GST)}

$28.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 05-11-2026
Flower & Heart Wind Chimes - Pack of 10

SH1661

$41.34_{(inc. GST)}

$35.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Junior Goo Spreaders - Pack of 20

RE7852

$27.54_{(inc. GST)}

$23.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 27-07-2026
EC Safety Scissors Spring-Assisted - Pack of 20

ECSSJ20

$52.84_{(inc. GST)}

$45.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Wooden Dough & Modelling Accessories Pack

QGP23

$96.54_{(inc. GST)}

$83.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Nature Rollers - Pack of 6

YD1222

$45.94_{(inc. GST)}

$39.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Creatistics Bio-Glitter 10 g - Pack of 12

CS1108

$32.14_{(inc. GST)}

$27.95_{(ex. GST)}

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STEM resources

Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
mTiny Discover Kit

MB30157

$500.19_{(inc. GST)}

$434.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Cubetto - The Coding Robot

CUB001

$382.13_{(inc. GST)}

$332.29_{(ex. GST)}

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MTA Magnetic Steam Building Tiles - Set of 32

MYY16-2

Save 10%
$97.52_{(inc. GST)}

$84.80_{(ex. GST)} ~~$93.90_{(ex. GST)}~~

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Gear Construction Set

QGP564

$158.64_{(inc. GST)}

$137.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Outdoor Building Set 20 Pieces

MR10322

$1,092.44_{(inc. GST)}

$949.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Magnetic Polydron - Transparent Shapes - 70 Pieces

ZZ5801

$459.94_{(inc. GST)}

$399.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Polydron XL - Bright Colours - 36 pieces

ZZ7110

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$482.94_{(inc. GST)} ~~$419.95_{(ex. GST)}~~

$419.95_{(ex. GST)} ~~$529.95_{(ex. GST)}~~

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Masterkidz Free Standing STEM Wall 166 cm x 125 cm

MKZ09548

$2,506.94_{(inc. GST)}

$2,179.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Literacy resources

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Lakeshore Learning Magnetic Letters Kit - Classroom Set, Pack of 240

LS518

$250.64_{(inc. GST)}

$217.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Reading Rods Alphabet & Phonemic Awareness Set

ETA95392

$51.69_{(inc. GST)}

$44.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Reading Rods Sentence Construction Set

ETA95397

$106.89_{(inc. GST)}

$92.95_{(ex. GST)}

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3D Sounds & Phonics Cards

LER4474

$91.94_{(inc. GST)}

$79.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Beginning Word Builder

LER4478

$45.94_{(inc. GST)}

$39.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Phonics Skill-Building Pocket Chart

LER6158

$126.44_{(inc. GST)}

$109.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Magnetic Dry-Erase Activity Tray - Set of 6

LER6157

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$63.19_{(inc. GST)} ~~$54.95_{(ex. GST)}~~

$54.95_{(ex. GST)} ~~$69.95_{(ex. GST)}~~

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Teachables Speak & Listen Phone

TEB1021

$16.04_{(inc. GST)}

$13.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Maths resources

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School Friendly Playing Cards - Classroom Deck

PSB527

$11.44_{(inc. GST)}

$9.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
School Friendly Playing Cards - Jumbo Size, 1 Deck

ERMSFCJ

$26.39_{(inc. GST)}

$22.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Teachables Basic Playing Cards

TFC16359

$26.39_{(inc. GST)}

$22.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Teachables Blank Dice - 16 mm, Jar of 100

TFC16072

$67.79_{(inc. GST)}

$58.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Dice-In-Dice - Transparent Math Dice

LER7697

$57.44_{(inc. GST)}

$49.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Quiet Soft Dice - Set of 6

TEB6379

Save 30%
$40.19_{(inc. GST)} ~~$34.95_{(ex. GST)}~~

$34.95_{(ex. GST)} ~~$49.95_{(ex. GST)}~~

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Teachables Dice - Class Polyhedra Set - 125 Pieces

TFC10009

$147.14_{(inc. GST)}

$127.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Teachables Bear Counters - Baby, Set of 200

TFC30113

$56.29_{(inc. GST)}

$48.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Science resources

Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Happy Architect Animals In Their Habitat

FR451

$211.54_{(inc. GST)}

$183.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Underwater Sea Life Felt Board - 41 Pieces

LV2385

$109.19_{(inc. GST)}

$94.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Where Do Animals Live?

AK20562

$75.84_{(inc. GST)}

$65.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Animal Footprints and Habitats

QGP113

$41.34_{(inc. GST)}

$35.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Animal Habitats Game

ZZ0046

$91.94_{(inc. GST)}

$79.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Mini Beasts Habitat Discovery Set - 15 Pieces

FR462

$101.14_{(inc. GST)}

$87.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Where Does Food Come From?

AK20551

$75.84_{(inc. GST)}

$65.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Giant Magnetic Plant Life Cycle Set - 12 Pieces

LER6045

$45.94_{(inc. GST)}

$39.95_{(ex. GST)}

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STEM Resources

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LEGO Education Computer Science & AI Kit 8+

LEG45521

$839.44_{(inc. GST)}

$729.95_{(ex. GST)}

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LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Buy 5 Get 6

LEG45345-6

$3,162.21_{(inc. GST)}

$2,749.75_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Ozobot Ari Entry Kit

OZ-ARI

$443.84_{(inc. GST)}

$385.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 01-09-2026
micro:bit V2 - Go

ELE7590

$34.44_{(inc. GST)}

$29.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Makey Makey - Set of 5

MKK001-5

Save 7%
$747.44_{(inc. GST)}

$649.95_{(ex. GST)} ~~$699.75_{(ex. GST)}~~

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Cubetto Deep Space Map

CUB007N

$82.74_{(inc. GST)}

$71.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Blue-Bot - Set of 6 Robots & Docking Station

TTSB485K

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$1,793.94_{(inc. GST)}

$1,559.95_{(ex. GST)} ~~$1,664.65_{(ex. GST)}~~

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Structural Engineering Bridges & Skyscrapers 323 Pieces

GG7410

$200.04_{(inc. GST)}

$173.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Maths resources

New

Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Ochre Classpack Whiteboards - Maths Years 7-10

EG127K

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$211.89_{(inc. GST)}

$184.25_{(ex. GST)} ~~$204.70_{(ex. GST)}~~

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Teachables Water Measuring Kit

TFC90016

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$183.94_{(inc. GST)} ~~$159.95_{(ex. GST)}~~

$159.95_{(ex. GST)} ~~$207.95_{(ex. GST)}~~

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus CE - Graphing Calculator

TI84PLUSCE

$308.14_{(inc. GST)}

$267.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Teachables Mini Number Equalizer Balance

TFC11146

$20.64_{(inc. GST)}

$17.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Teachables Fractions Class Kit - Visual Maths Kit

MATH10K

$1,195.94_{(inc. GST)}

$1,039.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Teachables Length Class Kit - Measurement Resources

MATH03K

$954.44_{(inc. GST)}

$829.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Teachables Dice - Class Polyhedra Set - 125 Pieces

TFC10009

$147.14_{(inc. GST)}

$127.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Teachables Maths Teacher Equipment Set - Jumbo-Sized Tools

DC10349

$129.89_{(inc. GST)}

$112.95_{(ex. GST)}

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STEM resources

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LEGO Education Computer Science & AI Kit 8+

LEG45521

$839.44_{(inc. GST)}

$729.95_{(ex. GST)}

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LEGO Education SPIKE Essential Buy 5 Get 6

LEG45345-6

$3,162.21_{(inc. GST)}

$2,749.75_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Ozobot Ari Entry Kit

OZ-ARI

$443.84_{(inc. GST)}

$385.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 01-09-2026
micro:bit V2 - Go

ELE7590

$34.44_{(inc. GST)}

$29.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Makey Makey - Set of 5

MKK001-5

Save 7%
$747.44_{(inc. GST)}

$649.95_{(ex. GST)} ~~$699.75_{(ex. GST)}~~

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Cubetto Deep Space Map

CUB007N

$82.74_{(inc. GST)}

$71.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Blue-Bot - Set of 6 Robots & Docking Station

TTSB485K

Save 6%
$1,793.94_{(inc. GST)}

$1,559.95_{(ex. GST)} ~~$1,664.65_{(ex. GST)}~~

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Structural Engineering Bridges & Skyscrapers 323 Pieces

GG7410

$200.04_{(inc. GST)}

$173.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Science resources

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LEGO® Education Computer Science & AI Kit - 11+ (Buy 6, Get 7)

LEG45522-7

Save 14%
$6,313.16_{(inc. GST)} ~~$5,489.70_{(ex. GST)}~~

$5,489.70_{(ex. GST)} ~~$6,404.65_{(ex. GST)}~~

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LEGO® Education Science Kit 11+ Buy 6 get 7

LEG45622-7

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$6,500.38_{(inc. GST)}

$5,652.50_{(ex. GST)} ~~$5,949.65_{(ex. GST)}~~

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Garage Physics - DIY High-Power Catapult Kit

EIS00018

$79.29_{(inc. GST)}

$68.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Wireless Anemometer Pack

DATH1263PK

$1,057.94_{(inc. GST)}

$919.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Portable microscope - 100X

APXMS003-1

Save 32%
$287.44_{(inc. GST)} ~~$249.95_{(ex. GST)}~~

$249.95_{(ex. GST)} ~~$367.95_{(ex. GST)}~~

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Connecting Colour Tiles Periodic Table

LER90634

$68.94_{(inc. GST)}

$59.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Expected dispatch: 03-08-2026
Hydro-Car

HORJ20

$272.49_{(inc. GST)}

$236.95_{(ex. GST)}

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Human Skeleton on Stand - 85 cm

NK0003

$211.54_{(inc. GST)}

$183.95_{(ex. GST)}

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