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(Also known as: Puzzle Zone or Thinking Table)

 

Free Downloadable Toolkit

 

Spark curiosity, logic, and cognitive confidence with our Brain Builders Hub — a free downloadable toolkit designed to foster deep thinking, problem-solving, and intellectual challenge in a fun, purposeful way.

 

This hub invites children and young people to engage with puzzles, brain teasers, memory tasks, and hands-on logic games. It supports both quiet, individual exploration and collaborative peer problem-solving, creating opportunities for children to build focus, resilience, and creative reasoning through trial and error.

 

Whether you’re designing a space for thoughtful reflection or adding cognitive depth to your learning environment, this free toolkit equips educators with the structure, language, and framework links to make intentional thinking visible — and meaningful.

 

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Play With Purpose – Activity Toolkits
Align your hubs and displays to rich, intentional learning experiences with our ready-to-use toolkits. Each one includes setup guides, reflective prompts, journal examples, and more.
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Looking to align with your centre philosophy?

Philosophy Companion Kit – The 5 Pillars in Action
 

Support your team to link everyday practice to your core values. This editable tool helps you reflect, document, and showcase your philosophy across A&R, planning, and family engagement.
👉 [Discover the Philosophy Companion]

 

How It All Connects:

This Active Living Hub resource is also designed to work with your Voices, Values & Learning in Action Document — so educators can document child voice, family ideas, and philosophy-linked intentions clearly and confidently.

👉 [Discover the Voices, Values & Learning in Action Document]

 

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Brain Builders Hub - Free Resource

SKU: JH00026
$0.00Price
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  • What’s Inside

    • Overview of the Hub (and why it matters)
    • Educator intentions for movement-based play
    • Why it Matters
    • What this Hub Might Include
    • Skills this Hub Supports
    • The Role of the Educator in this Hub
    • Language to use in this Hub
    • How to adapt for Diverse Learners
    • Suggested Experiences examples for this Hub
    • Example provocations, games & physical experiences
    • Suggested resources and setup ideas
    • Reflective prompts and documentation strategies
    • Links to EYLF V2.0, MTOP V2.0, and NQS
    • Inclusive strategies for diverse learners
    • Language prompts to support emotional regulation and group dynamics
    • Reflective Prompts for Educators
    • Documenting Learning in this Hub suggestions

     

    File Format:

    • PDF Document (High Quality)
    • Size: A4 Standard (can be resized in printer settings)
    • Digital Download — no physical product will be shipped

     

    Terms of Use:

    • For individual educator, classroom, or single service use only
    • Not for resale, redistribution, or commercial use
    • Copyright © Educator Essentials 2025
    • Contact Educator Essentials for licensing inquiries for multi-site or school-wide use

     

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