Nexus Product Catalogue 2021 (Trade Edition)

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2021

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Nexus has over 26 years’ experience in supplying specially developed products in partnership with educational consultants to ensure best results in the classroom from essential stationery to a comprehensive range of literacy and numeracy equipment.

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Early Development

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Paints & Brushes

Hammer & Tack Sets

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Watercolours

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Jumbo Tri Paint Brushes

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Super Memo 2.0

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Triangular Paint Brushes

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Wooden Tangram

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Rubber Tip Shapers

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Wooden Angle Stackers

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Jumbo Paint Brushes

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Non-Spill Paint Pots

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NexPlay Wooden Sets

Pegs to Range 3-12

Pegs to Paper (Literacy)

Pegs to Count Up (Numeracy) 13-16 Pegs to Construction (STEM)

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White & Black Playboards

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Link & Lace Boards

MagnePads

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MagneTiles

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MagneSticks

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Magnetic Sheets

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Wooden Play & Small World 27-30

Block Play

Knights Castle

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Counting Beads

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Modelling

Playboards

Magnetic Play

Quality Educational Resources

Bamboo Marble Run Sets

Sensory

Form & Dry

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LED Light Box

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Easy Grip Stamper & Roller Set

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LED Stepping Stones

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Soft Grip Pattern Makers

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Confetti Balls

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Giant Washable Paint Pads

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Stationery & Supplies

Arts & Crafts Pastels & Colouring Pens

Essential Catch-Up Kits

Silky Pastels

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Chalky Pastels

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NEW Catch-Up Kits Range

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Rulers & Markers

Wooden Professions (People)

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Triangular Colouring Pens

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Wooden Vehicle Sets

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P2P Triangular Colouring Pens

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NEW Highlighters

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Road Tape

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Metallic Brush Pens

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NEW Permanent Marker

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Light & Sound

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NEW Ball-Point Pens

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Wooden Story Teller Set

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Wooden Handy Stroller

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Wooden Doll Cradle

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NEW Magnetic Skill Drill

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XXL Blocks

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Mimido

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Colouring Pencils

Ultra Flexible Rulers

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School Colour Pencils

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Handwriting Pencils

Jumbo Cromo-Colours

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Triangular HB Handwriter

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Jumbo Super Smooths

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Triangular HB Natural Writer

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Essential Colour Pencils

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Hexagonal HB Basswood

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Triangular Mechanical Trainers

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Acrylic Glue Sticks

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Tripod Grip Erasers & Refills

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PVP Glue Sticks

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Latex Free Eraser

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New Tack

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Sharpeners

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Handwriting Pens

Scissors, Staplers & Lamination Gyro-Cutter

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Outdoor / Indoor Twisters Twisters

Triangular Handwriters

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Scissors

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Trucks

ECO Writer & Cartridges

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Premium Lamination Film

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Trucks Range

Triangular Grippys

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Staplers & Staple Guns

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Erasable Gel Pens

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Universal Staples

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Whiteboard Pens Triangular Whiteboard Pens

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ECO Whiteboard Pen System

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Chalks Triangular Dustless Chalks

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Cleaning Cloths

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Giant Tri Playground Chalk

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Boards A4 Writing Board

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A4 Grid Writing Board

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A4 Magnetic Buff Board

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Dual Board

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A4 Clearboard

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Mathematics

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NEW Fine Whiteboard Pens

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Manipulatives Pegs to Count Up

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Linking Tens & Tens Carpet

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Wooden Fraction Stacker

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Time & Measurement Dual Time Clock

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Count Away / Digital Timers

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NEW Abacus Beads

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Glues & Adhesives NEW U-Fill Refill System

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NEW Nexus Purple Stick

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Early Development Pegs to Range

Give your early years the best possible start with our ‘Pegs to’ resources.

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Enhance motor development.

Establish an ergonomic pen grip.

Introduce letter structure.

Develop the child’s vocabulary.

Designed in partnership with Child Psychologist & Former Chair of the National Handwriting Association Dr Angela Webb

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STEM resources

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Simplify mathematics.

Engage the whole class.

Encourage healthy brain activity.

Also great for self-initiated play.

Watch this video for a theoretical overview by Dr Angela Webb Scan QR Code / Click Here

Pegs to Range

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Pegs to Paper

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Step 1: Linking Pegboard

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During these exercises the child is to (listen) to the instruction; the child then creates the pattern onto the pegboard using the pegs (do); the child then describes what they have done to develop language (say); then finally they (draw) the pattern onto the dots sheet to develop pen control.

1. Step 1 (Without Pots, With Digital Work Cards) Work Cards Scan QR Code / Click Here

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Item Code: 907024QR Age: 3+ Contents: 2 linking pegboards, 50 pegs, 1 wallet P2P pens, digital work card sheet.

Item Code: 907025QR Age: 3+ Contents: 2 linking pegboards, 50 pegs, 5 pots, 1 wallet P2P pens, digital work card sheet.

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Unlike in steps 2 & 3 which both use 10 x 10 gridded boards, for the first step we begin with a 5 x 5 gridded pegboard. This is to introduce the programme to the child gently, starting off with simpler patterns.

3. Step 1 School Set Item Code: P2P2001 Age: 3+ Contents: 16 linking pegboards, 400 pegs, 40 pots, 1 printed work cards.

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2. Step 1 (With Pots, With Digital Work Cards)

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Step 2: Giant Pegboard

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Move onto this stage of the ‘Pegs to Paper’ programme once the linking pegboard exercises in step 1 have been completed..

The size of the pegboard in this step increases to a 10 x 10 gridded 400mm x 400mm canvas, with more challenging patterns.

5 more colours are also added.

1. Step 2 (Without Pots, With Digital Work Cards) Work Cards Scan QR Code / Click Here

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Item Code: 907044QR Age: 3+ Contents: 1 giant pegboard, 100 pegs, 1 wallet P2P pens, digital work card sheet.

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Item Code: 907045QR Age: 3+ Contents: 1 giant pegboard, 100 pegs, 10 pots, 1 wallet P2P pens, digital work card sheet.

Scaling up to a 10 x 10 grid from the 5 x 5 grid in step 1, the pattern making and language development becomes much more complex and challenges the understanding gained in the previous exercises.

3. Step 2 School Set Item Code: P2P2002 Age: 3+ Contents: 4 giant pegboards, 400 pegs, 40 pots, 1 printed work cards.

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2. Step 2 (With Pots, With Digital Work Cards)

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In step 3 we move from a pegboard onto a lacing board.

The threads are inserted into the 300mm x 300mm board using the triangular applicators. This develops the muscles in the fingers associated with handwriting.

The joined pattern making closely resembles cursive handwriting.

1. Step 3 (With Digital Work Cards) Work Cards Scan QR Code / Click Here

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Item Code: 907008QR Age: 3+ Contents: 2 link & lace boards, 20 laces, 2 applicators, 1 wallet P2P pens, digital work card sheet.

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Item Code: 907016 Age: 3+ Contents: 4 link & lace boards, 40 laces, 4 applicators.

These mark making patterns which are covered in the step 3 work cards help to develop key writing skills.

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3. Step 3 School Set Item Code: P2P2003 Age: 3+ Contents: 16 link & lace boards, 160 laces, 24 applicators, 1 printed work cards.

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2. Link & Lace 4 Board Set

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The ‘Pegs to Paper: Exercises for Handwriting’ support material (to be used with the giant pegboard), is specifically designed for pupils who struggle with handwriting.

Includes a series of exercises which aim to tackle different critera such as shape, spacing, size & alignment & slant.

Item Code: 907060 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 giant pegboard, 100 pegs, 10 pots, 1 wallet P2P pens, 1 set of printed work cards.

Work Cards Scan QR Code / Click Here

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This exercises for handwriting pack is ideal for one-to-one intervention work with ages 5+.

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While steps 1,2 & 3 best prepares the early years for all subjects, these cards have a specific focus on improving handwriting.

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3. Pegs to Paper Colour Pens Item Code: 280000 Age: 3+ Contents: 10 x 10 wallets (100 pens)

1. Extra Pegs in Boxes Orange, Blue, Yellow, Green, Red: P2P708506 Age: 3+ Contents: 50 x pegs in box Brown, Pink, Light Green, Purple, Black: P2P708507 Age: 3+ Contents: 50 x pegs in box

Item Code: 907017-12 Age: 3+ Contents: 12 x applicators

Step 1 Work Cards: P2P2011 Step 2 Work Cards: P2P2012

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Orange, Blue, Yellow, Green, Red: P2P708508 Age: 3+ Contents: 5 x pots in box

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5. Full ‘Pegs to’ Work Cards

2. Extra Pots in Boxes

Brown, Pink, Light Green, Purple, Black: P2P708509 Age: 3+ Contents: 5 x pots in box

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Accessories

Step 3 Work Cards: P2P2013 Exercises for Handwriting: 100001 Exploring Numbers 1-5: 12345W Exploring Numbers 1-10: 123456W All 6 in Ring Binder: P2P2000W

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Combination Sets Nexus School of Thought These combination sets include all of the key Pegs to Paper components needed for group work. Set number 1 features only pegs and boards making it ideal for exploratory play, whilst the others are equipped for focus work.

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Item Code: P2P3001 Age: 3+ Contents: 16 linking pegboards, 2 giant pegboards, 500 pegs, 50 pots

2. Step 1 & 2 Nursery Set Item Code: P2P2004 Age: 3+ Contents: 8 linking pegboards, 2 giant pegboards, 400 pegs, 40 pots, 2 wallets P2P pens, step 1 & step 2 cards

3. Step 1,2 & 3 Nursery Set (A) Item Code: P2P2006 Age: 3+ Contents: 4 linking boards, 1 giant pegboard, 200 pegs, 20 pots, 2 wallets P2P pens, 4 link & lace, step 1 2 & 3 cards

4. Step 1,2 & 3 Nursery Set (B) Item Code: P2P2007 Age: 3+ Contents: 8 linking boards, 2 giant pegboards, 400 pegs, 40 pots, 2 wallets P2P pens, 8 link & lace, step 1 2 & 3 cards

5. Step 1,2 & 3 School Set Item Code: P2P0123 Age: 3+ Contents: 16 linking boards, 4 giant boards, 800 pegs, 80 pots, 16 link & lace, step 1 2 & 3 cards x 4, exercises for handwriting work cards x 1, 10 x 10 wallets P2P pens

We advise that you add a box of Pegs to Paper pens to your order. You will tend to require more than the number included in each of these sets.

Early Development

We offer a variety of combination sets for different types of settings.

Sets numbered 1-4 are all targeted at nurseries, whilst set 5 is designed for a primary school class. When selecting your set, think about the number of children you are intending to use these resources at any one time.

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Pegs to Count Up: Exploring Numbers 1-5

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The most recent Education Endowment Foundation reports on improving mathematics had the use of manipulatives and the mathematical modelling as a key recommendation as a driver for improving standards at EYFS, KS1, KS2 and into KS3.

Pegs to Count Up is one of the manipulatives that you could use, it will compliment other resources you have in school such as Cuisenaire rods, place value counters etc.

Exploring Numbers 1-5 Nexus School of Thought By introducing coloured rods that each represent a different number to the pegs, we can make ‘Pegs to Paper’ a much more dynamic resource for teaching early maths. Includes write on/ wipe off tiles and a series of work cards.

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Item Code: 12345Z Age: 3+ Contents: 2 linking pegboards, 50 pegs, 5 pots, 1 P2P chalky pastels, 1 cloth, 1 rods & tiles set, printed work cards.

Early Development Pegs to Range

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Early Development

Pegs to Count Up: Exploring Numbers 1-10

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The most recent Education Endowment Foundation reports on improving mathematics had the use of manipulatives and the mathematical modelling as a key recommendation as a driver for improving standards at EYFS, KS1, KS2 and into KS3.

Pegs to Count Up is one of the manipulatives that you could use, it will compliment other resources you have in school such as Cuisenaire rods, place value counters etc.

Exploring Numbers 1-10 Nexus School of Thought Moving up to numbers to 10, the 1-10 set includes a bamboo 100 square write on/wipe off frame complete with an array of pieces which takes the maths to a more dynamic level. The large size encourages children to get hands on and learn maths through play.

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Item Code: 123456S Age: 3+ Contents: 2 linking pegboards, 100 pegs, 10 pots, 1 P2P chalky pastels, 1 cloth, 2 rods & tiles sets, 1 x 100 square count up frame with rods, 1 100 square giant pegboard, 1 blackboard strips & tiles set, printed work cards.

Early Development Pegs to Range

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Item Code: P2P5010 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 box, 44 pieces, 10 x A5 activity cards. 1-5 rods & tiles.

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Set of 44 beechwood and 6-layer plywood tools designed to be used with the Pegs to Count Up rods & tiles.

Screw and bolt together the rods using the tools to create an infinite range of models.

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Early Development

Nexus School of Thought This tool kit will transform your Pegs to Count Up set into a construction game.

The motion of screwing and bolting the pieces together using the screwdriver and spanner is fantastic for motor development.

Work Cards Scan QR Code / Click Here

A great introduction to using tools for little ones.

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1. Nexus White Playboards

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Teaches children how to thread a lace.

Develop hand-eye coordination and create pictures by simply pushing the lace into the holes using the applicator.

Co-operative play making pictures and designs with other children.

The child can copy more complex patterns created by other children or the teacher.

Each board measures 195mm x 280mm and can be connected onto other boards to increase the canvas size.

Playboards

Item Code: 907001 Age: 3+ Contents: 4 boards, 4 pens, 20 laces.

Item Code: 907002 Age: 3+ Contents: 12 boards, 12 pens, 60 laces.

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Black version of the white playboards.

Comes with vibrant fluorescent laces which stand out well onto the black surface.

Item Code: 907006 Age: 3+ Contents: 4 boards, 4 pens, 20 laces.

Item Code: 907009 Age: 3+ Contents: 12 boards, 12 pens, 60 laces.

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100 square threading board with larger gaps between each hole. than the playboards.

Boards can be joined together to create a larger threading canvas, also compatible with playboards.

Each board measures 300mm x 300mm.

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3. Link & Lace Boards

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Item Code: 907016 Age: 3+ Contents: 4 boards, 4 applicators, 40 laces.

4. Playboard Threads

Playboards

Item Code: 907005 Age: 3+ Contents: 16 x 1m, 4 x 1.5m threads in assorted colours.

5. Playboard Threads (fluorescent) Item Code: 907007 Age: 3+ Contents: 16 x 1m, 4 x 1.5m threads in fluorescent colours.

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Item Code: 907004-12 Age: 3+ Contents: 12 x threading pens.

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These threading boards are ideal for developing the finger strength required for handwriting.

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Children can develop motor skills and pen control whilst having fun creating pictures.

Using the magnetic applicator pen, lift up the metal balls within the pad to create an image onto the surface. The metal balls can then be pushed back down into the pad with either a finger or the side of the magnetic applicator to refresh the canvas.

The hexagonal applicator supplied with the board includes a nickel coated, sprung loaded, strong neodymium magnet Images can be generated from either the imagination or can be copied from one of the 20 x work cards included with each MagnePad. The Nexus MagnePad is great for those who are visually impaired as it provides sensory feedback for sound and touch. Braille can also be written onto the board which helps with communication.

The metal balls are safely housed with the grid of the pad, ensuring the balls do not fall out.

Each board measures 315mm x 255mm.

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Item Code: 863000 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 magnetic board, 1 magnetic hexagonal applicator pen, 20 example work cards.

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Nexus School of Thought These magnetic boards are fantastic for deveoping fine motor skills and pen control.

They are also particulary good for SEN children because it is a calming and engaging activity with plenty of sensory feedback - from the noise the balls make on the surface to the touch of pushing them back down into the pad.

The larger MagnePad allows for more elaborate designs and comes with work cards, whilst the smaller MagnePad is ideal for carrying due to its portability.

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Item Code: 863501-10 Age: 3+ Contents: 10 triangular magnetic applicators

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As well as the standard hexagonal applicator which is supplied free with every MagnePad and MagnePad Tablet, these triangular versions are also available in packs of 10.

The triangular shape is great for developing an ergonomic tripod pen grip.

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These boards are much the same as the larger MagnePad, but are sized at the smaller scale of 210mm x 170mm.

Item Code: 863025 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 magnetic board, 1 magnetic hexagonal applicator pen.

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1. Nexus MagneTiles •

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100 translucent colourful shapes including 40 squares and 60 triangles.

Develops key STEM and fine motor skills.

Great for creating buildings and geometric shapes.

A good tool for showing the net of a cube.

Can be used effectively for both 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional models and creations.

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Item Code: 863100 Age: 3+ Contents: 100 magnetic shapes including 40 squares & 60 triangles.

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Build & play with these magnetic grippy rods & eyes, steel spheres & hemispheres.

Develops key STEM and fine motor skills.

Great for creating humanoid and animal-like models.

This 52-piece set comes in a storage tub with a handle, making it an ideal magnetic set to transport throughout the setting.

The design of the storage tub also makes this set very appropriate for pack away settings.

Item Code: 863052 Age: 3+ Contents: 52 magnetic pieces in a handled storage tub

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Nexus School of Thought Nexus MagneTiles & MagneSticks work effectively with the Nexus Dual Board.

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Watch the Video Scan QR Code / Click Here Nexus MagneTiles also work very well with the Nexus Magnetic Sheets.

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Great for saving space and using walls more practically in the classroom.

Peels and sticks to a variety of surfaces including wood, glass, walls and metal (no adhesive residue).

Can be cut into various shapes and designs to create a writing or playing surface on the wall or window.

Each board measures 450mm x 600mm.

Item Code: 651000 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 magnetic whiteboard sheet Item Code: 652000 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 magnetic blackboard sheet

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2. Nexus Cleaning Cloths Item Code: 203000-30 Age: 3+ Contents: 30 microfibre cleaning cloths

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The Nexus Triangular Chalks and Nexus Chalky Pastels both mark the magnetic blackboard sheets beautifully.

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3. Nexus Triangular Chalks Item Code: 209650 Age: 3+ Contents: White - box of 100 chalks Item Code: 209750 Age: 3+ Contents: Coloured - box of 100 chalks

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4. Nexus Chalky Pastels Item Code: 290000 Age: 3+ Contents: 12 pastel chalks

Item Code: 290001 Age: 3+ Contents: 12 pastel chalk refills

The Nexus MagneTiles also make a perfect accompaniment. The shapes magnetise strongly to both the black and white magnetic sheets.

5. Nexus MagneTiles Item Code: 863100 Age: 3+ Contents: Set of 100 magnetic pieces (40 squares & 60 triangles)

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the ultimate STEM building block system.

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Mathematically calibrated.

Made from carbonated bamboo for extra strength, durability, aesthetics & eco friendly properties.

Kindles creativity, invention and problem solving.

Revolutionary design stimulates and supports brain development.

Build from imagination or copy from the examples included.

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Nexus School of Thought The blocks are sized in such a way so that infinite variations of model designs can be made.

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Item Code: 680011 Age: 3+ Contents: 36 bamboo pieces, 1 Gratnells tray, 1 x 10 A5 work cards.

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3. Block Play Set 1 & 2 with FREE Wooden Cart (A,B,C) Item Code: 680013 Age: 3+ Contents: Sets 1 & 2, 2 x 10 A5 work cards, 1 wooden cart.

3. Block Play Set Ultimate Set Plus (A,B,C,D,E,F,G) Item Code: 680010 Age: 3+ Contents: Sets 1 & 2, 2 x 10 A5 work cards, 1 wooden cart, 4 x bamboo vehicles, 32 x wooden people, 1 x chassis set, 6 x fences.

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Item Code: 680012 Age: 3+ Contents: 34 bamboo pieces, 1 Gratnells tray, 1 x 10 A5 work cards.

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the ultimate STEM building block system.

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Item Code: 680005 Age: 3+ Contents: 14 bamboo pieces

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Build a custom vehicle with this chassis set designed to be used with the block play sets 1 & 2, fences, and wooden people.

Create dynamic car body designs using the block play pieces.

Perfect for budding engineers to understand basic mechanics.

Made from carbonated bamboo for extra strength, durability, aesthetics & eco friendly properties.

Fully constructed chassis set measures: w: 420mm, h: 140mm.

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Set of 6 bamboo fences with reinforced steel bars for extra strength.

Mathematically calibrated to work alongside all block play sets.

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2. Block Play Fences

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Item Code: 680003 Age: 3+ Contents: 6 bamboo fences (each 140mm long)

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Set of 4 different vehicle designs.

Made from carbonated bamboo for extra strength, durability, aesthetics & eco friendly properties.

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Item Code: 680004 Age: 3+ Contents: 4 bamboo vehicles (each 140mm long)

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Set of 16 Russian beech plywood people.

Community themed characters for language development.

Item Code: 670048 Age: 3+ Contents: 16 wooden people (each approx 75mm high)

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Set of 16 Russian beech plywood people.

Profession themed characters for language development.

Item Code: 670016 Age: 3+ Contents: 16 wooden people (each approx 75mm high)

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Set of 6 durable construction themed wooden vehicles.

Each vehicle measures approximately 60mm high.

Item Code: 505410 Age: 3+ Contents: 6 wooden vehicles

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This selection of wooden vehicles are great for building language and an understanding of different professions and public services.

The Nexus Road Tape works perfectly to scale with these vehicle sets.

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Set of 6 durable wooden vehicles.

Includes 1 lorry, 1 police car, 1 digger, 1 ambulance, 1 fire engine and 1 taxi.

Each vehicle measures approximately 60mm high.

Item Code: 596210 Age: 3+ Contents: 6 wooden vehicles

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All pieces join together using a simple and unique connection system.

Includes a mechanised car lift.

Make the model for the child or challenge them to build it.

Item Code: 670202 Age: 3+ Contents: Nexplay car park set with connector applicator.

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Set of 6 road printed rolls of tape.

Each roll extends to 10 metres.

Although a consumable, the tape can be used numerous times before losing its stick.

Can be folded and stuck to itself for storing, then carefully unstuck and reused until tackiness has been lost.

Item Code: 840001 Age: 3+ Contents: 6 road tape rolls (60 metres in total)

Peels and sticks to a variety of surfaces.

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Police Station

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Item Code: 761360 Age: 3+ Contents: 81 pieces

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The 81-piece set contains a variety of colourful smooth component blocks which come as 4 distinct subsets but can be interchanged to extend the play value.

Several of the blocks have simple connectors to allow for more adventurous construction, and each vehicle has a connector option to fix the driver on the front.

The vehicles all make a range of relevant sounds, including alarm beeps, engine sounds, horn, sirens and a friendly bus tune.

Each vehicle also displays a range of flashing lights in white, blue, green, red and pink.

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Use this set to tell enchanting stories to the children, then get them to present their own stories.

Developing language is easy with the Nexus Wooden Story Teller.

Ask the child to describe each character as you introduce them into the scene.

Quiz the child as to where one piece is in relation to another, for example: ‘the lighthouse is behind the parrot’ or ‘the cow is in front of the barn’.

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Both scenes include 10 pieces each (20 pieces in total).

Great for language development.

Wooden base measures 230mm x 110mm x 20mm.

Comes packaged in a neat cardboard box making it ideal to store away once playtime is finished.

Item Code: 501830 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 scene setter slotted base, 20 insert pieces.

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Item Code: 502830 Age: 18m+ Contents: 1 handy stroller

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Measures 430mm x 565mm x 330mm.

Ideal scale for generically sized dolls.

Measures 550mm x 360mm x 275mm.

Includes blanket and pillow.

Colour coordinated to match the Nexus Wooden Handy Stroller.

Item Code: 502790 Age: 18m+ Contents: 1 doll cradle

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A dynamic tool with an applicator that attracts and holds magnetic bit holders, along with the screwdriver bit included within the set.

Screw cardboard structures together, then unscrew and reuse!

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Item Code: 558070 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 x magnetic skill drill with applicator, 20 x screws.

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Compatible with all conventional drill bits (not included)

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Each block measures 225mm x 15mm.

Build from imagination or copy from the 20 example activity cards included in the set.

Ideal for motor development and encouraging creative thinking.

Item Code: 924010 Age: 3+ Contents: 100 wooden blocks in wooden storage box, including 20 activity cards.

Nexus School of Thought With XXL Blocks, children discover that they can bring their ideas to life by creating, transforming, demolishing and re-creating something unique.

Rather than installing a dolls house into your setting, perhaps challenge the children to build one with XXL Blocks?

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Due to the individual parts and proportions of the wooden elements, a lot of different objects, landscapes & buildings can be created.

Item Code: 924020 Age: 3+ Contents: 80 wooden blocks in wooden storage box, including activity booklet.

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Once made, the marble is inserted into one of the starting holes at the top. Depending on how the marble run has been constructed, the marble travels downwards until it reaches the bottom.

Great for building foundational STEM skills as the children can learn, evaluate and then alter their creations to create new configurations.

Item Code: 670300 Age: 3+ Contents: 48-piece set

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Item Code: 670350 Age: 3+ Contents: 89-piece set

Nexus School of Thought There are multiple ways in which the marble run structures can be built. This encourages early engineering skills and three dimensional thinking whilst also building creative capacity.

The larger 89-piece set allows for more daring creations.

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Two themes available - farm theme and a tractor vehicle theme.

Great for imaginative play and building creativity.

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Item Code: 516060 Age: 3+ Contents (Farm Set): Assorted pieces, set of pins, 1 hammer, 1 cork board Item Code: 503360 Age: 3+ Contents (Vehicle Set): Assorted pieces, set of pins, 1 hammer, 1 cork board

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Tacking the pins into place with the hammer gives children the correct sensory feedback for skill building in this area of construction and creativity.

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Sets can be played with independently or together to make it even more fun.

Once play time is over, the models look great on the shelf ready for the next play session.

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Item Code: 670201 Age: 3+ Contents (Pirate Ship): Assorted pieces

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Item Code: 670203 Age: 3+ Contents (Space Rocket): Assorted pieces

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Item Code: 670204 Age: 3+ Contents (Tree House): Assorted pieces

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Item Code: 670205 Age: 3+ Contents (Airport Tower): Assorted pieces

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Item Code: 670208 Age: 3+ Contents (Road Junction): Assorted pieces

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Item Code: 670206 Age: 3+ Contents (Petrol Station): Assorted pieces

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Nexus School of Thought The tiles are printed with a wide variety of different objects and animals on them which help to broaden the child’s vocabulary and classification skills.

A very fun game for small groups.

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The main object of the game is to win the most tiles by spotting the corresponding images from the tiles onto the board before the other players can.

The games can be played with 1-6 players.

Item Code: 870002 Age: 3+ Contents:: 256 wooden tiles, 4 wooden puzzle plates, wooden storage box, instruction sheet.

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The square puzzle is made out of seven different shapes (one parallelogram, one square and five triangles).

The object of the puzzle is to recreate the silhouettes of people, birds, animals and objects pictured on the 27 cards. The puzzle is a perfect introduction to geometry, shape recognition, problem solving and encourages the development of hand-eye coordination.

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Item Code: 563010 Age: 3+ Contents: 265mm x 200mm x 20mm box with perspex lid, 27 work cards, 7 wooden pieces.

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Great for teaching children about balance.

The sawn wooden edges enable the pieces to stack effectively.

The natural wooden pieces come with a drawstring bag for storage.

Great for painting to personalise.

Item Code: 9380901 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 set = 4 bags x 25 pieces each (100 pieces in total).

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1. Nexus Counting Beads Nexus counting beads enable children to look and study six themed boards with real life scenes. They then identify items by finding and counting the number of each subject shown on the boards. They are then able to demonstrate their understanding by adding the correct amount of beads to the stand.

Item Code: 120500 Age: 3+ Contents (standard set): 6 durable theme boards, 6 assignment cards, 50 beads, 6 wooden pegs, 1 wooden stand & box.

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Item Code: 120502 Age: 3+ Contents (extra stand set): 6 durable theme boards, 6 assignment cards, 50 beads, 6 wooden pegs, 2 wooden stands & box.

Item Code: 120501 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 wooden stand, 50 beads.

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You can set the castle up any way you like, and all elements are standalone so they can be used individually.

Item Code: 120300 Age: 3+ Contents: 2 small towers, 2 big towers with roof, a gate with drawbridge & 3 city walls. Size: 54x54x39 cm

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6 colour settings plus gradients.

Each stepping stone measures 280mm x 200mm x 140mm.

Item Code: 940200 Age: 3+ Contents: 4 LED stepping stones, 4 power charging leads, 4 remote controls.

Nexus School of Thought Both the light box and the stepping stones are chargeable and have a battery life of 12 hours per session. The light box has a recession in the surface which is great for loose parts play or for adding a layer of water or sand.

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Remote controlled, touch sensitive LED light box.

6 colour settings plus gradients.

Each light box measures 580mm x 370mm x 300mm.

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Children get a multi-sensory experience when playing with the confetti balls. When in motion, the mixture inside the ball moves independently and glistens in the light. The touch of the ball is weighty and squidgy in the hand.

The balls can also be bounced on the floor.

Item Code: 955069 Age: 3+ Contents: Set of 6 confetti balls

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12 brightly coloured pastels.

Ventilated cap and wind up barrel.

Smooth, easy mark making.

Instant bold colour.

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Item Code: 270500 Age: 3+ Contents: Set of 12 pastels in box

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Watch the Video Scan QR Code / Click Here Item Code: 290000 Age: 3+ Contents: Set of 12 pastel chalks in box Item Code: 290001 Age: 3+ Contents: Set of 12 pastel chalk refills in box

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10 colours + 2 white pastels.

Strong, wind up barrel.

Can be used on a variety of surfaces including paper, wood, glass and metal.

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Both are child friendly, washable and water soluble.

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Easy to grip & blend felt tip pens.

Long lasting and washable.

Item Code: 205000 Age: 3+ Contents: 10 wallets of 10 pens in box

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Specifically designed for Pegs to Paper activities (see early development section).

Slightly smaller than the ‘Nexus Triangular Colouring Pens’.

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10 x 6 colour pens in boxed tray.

High quality synthetic nylon brush.

Always ready to use.

Apply to any clean dry surface such as paper, card, glass, foil, ceramics etc.

Great for decorating festive and seasonal cards and gifts.

Item Code: 708200 Age: 3+ Contents: 10 x 6 metallic colours in boxed tray.

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Very durable, long lasting, every day colouring pencil.

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Very durable & long lasting.

Can be used onto sugar paper and card.

Item Code: 103300 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 x 12 colouring pencils

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Ideal as a first colouring pencil, easy to blend and colour mix.

Ergonomic tripod grip.

Gratnells tray provides an ideal storage solution.

Item Code: 103610 Age: 3+ Contents: 12 x 12 colouring pencils in Gratnells tray

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The slender box makes them ideal for portability.

Item Code: 103035 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 x 12 colouring pencils Item Code: 103040 Age: 3+ Contents: 24 x 12 colouring pencils in Gratnells tray

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The 12 bright & friendly Nexus colours have been carefully selected in partnership with educational professionals.

Every pencil is designed to withstand the rigours of the classroom.

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Very intense and vibrant colour.

Can be diluted many times.

Item Code: 707000 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 x 12 colour pigments

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Jumbo, easy to grip brushes.

Ideal for the younger age groups.

3 sizes - small, medium & large.

Item Code: 703300 Age: 3+ Contents: 10 x red, 10 x yellow, 10 x blue (30 brushes)

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Easy to clean & long lasting.

Traditional tapered end for all of your typical painting tasks.

Item Code: 707076 Age: 3+ Contents: 30 x red, 30 x yellow, 30 x blue (90 brushes)

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90 quality synthetic brushes.

Easy to clean & long lasting.

Flat brushes are versatile. They can make long, bold strokes or when used on the edges - can execute fine crisp lines.

Item Code: 707099 Age: 3+ Contents: 30 x red, 30 x yellow, 30 x blue (90 brushes)

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Great for making shapes with paint, sand or modelling clay.

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Item Code: 709030 Age: 3+ Contents: 4 x small, 4 x medium, 4 x large

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Great for making shapes with paint, sand or modelling clay.

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Guaranteed to last.

Item Code: 707021 Age: 3+ Contents: 5 x 6 colours (30 brushes)

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Item Code: 709040 Age: 3+ Contents: 5 x 5 versatile designs.

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Item Code: 709020 Age: 3+ Contents: 5 x 6 colour paint pots (30 pots) Combi Set: 709022 Age: 3+ Contents: 5 x 6 colour brushes, 5 x 6 colour paint pots.

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Perfect for taking creations home.

Packed in resealable foil bags.

Item Code: 400000 Age: 3+ Contents: 4 large billets of modelling clay in storage tub.

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2 x interchangeable rubber rollers (6 sections of roller with 2 handles).

6 x rollers - rubber grip with EVA foam.

6 x two-piece interlocking stampers giving positive and negative images.

Create wonderful designs with ease.

Works perfectly with ‘Nexus Form & Dry’ & ‘Nexus Paint Pads’.

Item Code: 710500 Age: 3+ Contents: 34 pieces stamper & roller set.

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4 x Easi-Grip Modelling Wheels.

4 x Hemispherical Stampers.

4 x Soft Grip Pattern Makers.

4 x Soft Grip Geometric Stampers.

4 x Soft Grip Pattern Stampers.

Works perfectly with ‘Nexus Form & Dry’ & ‘Nexus Paint Pads’.

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Item Code: 710000 Age: 3+ Contents: 24 piece pattern maker set.

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6 colours - red, blue, green, yellow, orange and purple.

Item Code: 703000 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 x 6 colour paint pads.

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It’s easy to create beautiful effects using the modelling tools and Nexus Form & Dry. The paint pads are also great for using with the stampers and rollers - perfect for group activities.

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Item Code: 360000 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 x chalky pastels, 1 x silky pastels, 1 x colouring pens, 1 x coloured chalks, 1 x eraser, 1 x 3 brushes, 1 x colour pencils, 2 x HB pencils, 1 x write fix, 1 x sharpener, 1 x scissors, 2 x HP sheets, 1 x catch-up kit bag.

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Great for developing children’s fine motor skills giving hours of active learning possibilities in the home environment.

Item Code: HL350005 Age: 3-5+ Contents: 1 x A4 writing board, 1 x coloured chalks, 1 x black whiteboard pen, 1 x cloth, 1 x black playboard + 5 x laces, 1 x magnepad tablet, 1 x catchup kit bag.

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Helps to teach shape, number, colour, spatial awareness and cognitive development, whilst encouraging children to form the all important tripod grip.

Includes the basic components of the Pegs to Paper programme (see page 6 to learn more).

Item Code: HL350007 Age: 4-6+ Contents: 1 x 5x5 pegboard, 25 x pegs, 1 x P2P colour pens, 1 x clearboard, 1 x printed dots sheet with QR Code instruction sheet, 1 x magnepad tablet, 1 x catch-up kit bag.

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The kits on this page designed for the younger years, include more pencils than pens and also include chunkier colouring pencils.

1. Nexus Infants Essential Kit x 30 Pack (18cm x 22cm)

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Item Code: 350130 Contents: 30 x essential kit bags (in 5 colours), 30 x sharpeners (in 5 colours), 30 x 15cm rulers, 30 x erasers, 30 x power sticks, 30 x 6 jumbo colour pencils, 30 x triangular HB handwriters, 30 x 2 basswood HB pencils,.

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Item Code: 350230 Contents: 30 x essential kit bags (in 5 colours), 30 x sharpeners (in 5 colours), 30 x whiteboard pens (black), 30 x cleaning cloths, 30 x 30cm rulers, 30 x erasers, 30 x power sticks, 30 x 6 jumbo colour pencils, 30 x triangular HB handwriters, 30 x 2 basswood HB pencils.

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4. Nexus Juniors Essential Kit x 30 Pack (26cm x 36cm) Black Handwriting Pen Kit: 350430 Contents: 30 x essential kit bags (in 5 colours), 30 x sharpeners (in 5 colours), 30 x whiteboard pens (black), 30 x cleaning cloths, 30 x 30cm rulers, 30 x highlighters, 30 x erasers, 30 x power sticks, 30 x positive purples, 30 x essential colour pencils, 30 x 2 basswood HB pencils, 30 x black triangular handwriters.

Blue Handwriting Pen Kit: 350431 Contents: Same kit replaced with blue triangular handwriter.

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The kits on this page designed for later primary years include more handwriting pens and finer colouring pencils.

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1. Nexus A4 Clearboard Essential Kit x 30 Pack (26cm x 36cm)

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Item Code: 350031 Age: 3+ Contents: 30 x essential kit bags (in 5 colours), 30 x clearboards (in 5 colours), 30 x whiteboard pens (black), 30 x cleaning cloths.

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Item Code: 350034 Age: 3+ Contents: 30 x essential kit bags (in 5 colours), 30 x magnetic buff boards, 30 x whiteboard pens (black), 30 x cleaning cloths.

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Item Code: 201700-30 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 pack of 30 x highlighters.

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Item Code: 202001-30 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 pack of 30 x permanent markers.

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203801-30: 30 x black pens 203803-30: 30 x blue pens 203805-30: 30 x purple pens

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15cm Ruler (x30): 620015-30 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 pack of 30 x 15cm rulers.

30cm Ruler (x30): 620030-30 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 pack of 30 x 30cm rulers.

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Designed to be used once the basics of handwriting have been mastered with the larger HB handwriter.

Non slip quality wooden slats with 7.2 mm diameter leads.

Item Code: 103800 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 box of 72 pencils.

Nexus School of Thought Our triangular pencils encourage the child to pinch the pencil with thumb and first finger, with the middle finger behind (making a dynamic tripod) with an open and stable thumb web space. The chunkier handwriter is designed to withstand any heavy-handed use by the infants.

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Designed as a beginner handwriting pencil.

The specially developed triangular shape has slightly rounded edges to help when sharpening in a standard twin hole sharpener.

The lead diameter has been reduced to give optimum width when writing but still strong enough to withstand the rigours of the classroom.

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Ideal value hexagonal pencil for students who have already established a quality handwriting grip and do not require a tri-grip.

Like the triangular handwriters, these pencils are made using high quality wood slats with centralised leads for easy sharpening.

The HB leads contain an excellent mixture of graphite and clay giving a smooth delivery onto the page.

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Item Code: 103400 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 box of 144 pencils.

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The leads will continue to break until the child learns to adjust to the correct pressure.

Start with size 0.7 (purple), then move onto the finer 0.5 (green).

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0.7mm Pencils (Purple): 103703 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 box of 100 pencils.

0.5mm Pencils (Green): 103700 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 box of 100 pencils.

0.5mm Pencil Leads: 103700 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 box of 120 leads

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1. Nexus Tripod Grip Erasers & Refills • • •

Triangular grip eraser for developing motor skills whilst erasing.

Helps create correct pencil grip.

Strengthens hands and arms.

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Scan QR Code / Click Here Item Code: 640000 Age: 3+ Contents: Box of 10 erasers Item Code: 640001 Age: 3+ Contents: Box of 10 eraser refills

2. Nexus Latex Free Erasers • •

Nexus School of Thought The chunky sized ‘Nexus Tripod Grip Erasers’ are great for building children’s motor skills whilst also functioning as an eraser. The colour scheme is the same as the ‘P2P’ colours, making this a perfect addition to the range. The new latex free erasers are the ideal essential eraser for the classroom.

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Premium quality erasers.

Latex free formula giving piece of mind for educators safeguarding students or staff with a latex allergy.

Each sized 23 x 65 x 13mm.

Item Code: 640501-30 Age: 3+ Contents: Pack of 30 erasers

Our new tung steel bladed dual hole pencil sharpeners now feature a hinged lid, ensuring that the sharpenings remain enclosed and do not spill into pencil cases and onto desks.

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The electric pencil sharpener is an ideal companion for teachers to include with their essentials. The removable tray for sharpenings is particularly convenient.

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Clear dual hole sharpeners in 5 different colours Hinged lid prevents graphite contamination.

Tung steel rust proof blades.

Item Code: 103900 Age: 3+ Contents: 6 x 5 colour sharpeners (30 in total)

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Power source: 220-240V 50Hz Current: 0.65A Thermal switch: 90°C Weight: 4 lbs (1.8kg) Dimensions: 116mm x 190mm x 195mm

Item Code: 104000 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 electric sharpener, 1 cable & plug

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Designed to fit naturally into a pupil’s hand using the thumb and first two fingers.

With a smooth writing nib and safe ventilated cap.

Quick drying, non-smudging ink.

Available in both black or blue ink, and in sizes 118mm & 166mm.

Black 118mm: 209001 Age: 3+ Contents: Box of 100 black pens Blue 118mm: 209003 Age: 3+ Contents: Box of 100 blue pens

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We recommend the Nexus ECO Writer for children who are struggling with pen control and require extra support. This model is very comfortable to grip and writes beautifully. Refill cartridges are available in packs of x 30 and come in both blue or black ink.

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Clear barrel for name tag.

Refillable with cartridges.

Free flow ink formulated specially for rollerballs.

Smooth writing 0.7mm tip.

Black & blue refills with specially formulated ink available separately in packs of 300.

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Item Code: 240000 Age: 3+ Contents: Box of 30 pens (blue ink included) ECO Writer Refill Cartridges Black (Pack of 300): 240001 Blue (Pack of 300): 240003

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Retractable 0.7mm gel ink roller.

Comfortable non-slip coating.

Black: 260001 Age: 3+ Contents: Box of 50 black pens

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High quality erasable ink.

Non-slip rubber grip.

Includes eraser on end of lid.

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3. Nexus Triangular Grippys

Black: 310001 Age: 3+ Contents: Box of 50 black pens Blue: 310003 Age: 3+ Contents: Box of 50 blue pens

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Shape promotes an effective dynamic tripod grasp.

Quality hard wearing nib with ventilated cap.

Quick drying ink.

Easy to remove dry wipe ink.

Long lasting and reliable.

Available in black, red, blue and green.

Black: 208001 Age: 3+ Contents: Box of 72 black pens.

Red: 208002 Age: 3+ Contents: Box of 72 red pens.

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Blue: 208003 Age: 3+ Contents: Box of 72 blue pens.

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Green: 208004 Age: 3+ Contents: Box of 72 green pens.

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We are proud to say that Nexus was the first company to produce triangular whiteboard pens and since we launched them they have been a consistent top seller. The ‘Children’s Whiteboard Pens’ are an exceptional value whiteboard pen due to their hard wearing nib.

The ‘Eco Whiteboard Pens’ are not only refillable and eco friendly but also come with two options - bullet or chisel tip.

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NEW Nexus Fine Whiteboard Pens

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Long lasting & great value.

Easy to remove dry wipe ink.

Fine yet bold nib, ideal for writing between lines and grids.

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Black: 201591-36 Age: 3+ Contents: Box of 36 black pens.

Red: 201592-36 Age: 3+ Contents: Box of 36 red pens.

Blue: 201593-36 Age: 3+ Contents: Box of 36 blue pens.

Green: 201594-36 Age: 3+ Contents: Box of 36 green pens.

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Chisel or bullet tip whiteboard pens with refill cartridges.

Push down nib to recharge ink.

Keep pen, replace cartridge - eco friendly.

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Bullet Tip: 207001-10 Age: 3+ Contents: Box of 10 bullet tip pens.

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The new fine whiteboard pens are ideal for writing between lines and grids on children’s whiteboards.

Chisel Tip: 207002-10 Age: 3+ Contents: Box of 10 chisel tip pens.

ECO Whiteboard Cartridges Black (Box of 10): 207011-10 Red (Box of 10): 207012-10 Blue (Box of 10): 207013-10 Green (Box of 10): 207014-10

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Chalks

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1. Nexus Triangular Dustless Chalk (White) • •

Item Code: 209650 Age: 3+ Contents: 10 x 10 chalks (100 sticks)

2. Nexus Triangular Dustless Chalk (Coloured)

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The Nexus Triangular Chalks are designed to be used on the A4 Writing Board. Writing with chalk helps children to develop both the appropriate muscles in the hand and writing control because of the resistance on the chalkboard.

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Brilliant white, easy to hold triangular shaped chalks.

Coated surface keeps hands cleaner.

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Bright blendable colours, easy to hold triangular shaped chalks.

Coated surface keeps hands cleaner.

Item Code: 209750 Age: 3+ Contents: 10 x 10 chalks (100 sticks)

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Microfibre cloths ideal for cleaning chalk off of blackboards.

Item Code: 203000-30 Age: 3+ Contents: Pack of 30 cleaning cloths

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Perfect for use on chalkboards or playgrounds.

Triangular shape aids pencil grip.

Pure chalk enhances bold colours and a smooth application.

Item Code: 209800 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 tub = 29 pieces, eight different colours.

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Nexus School of Thought The three double-sided A4 boards in our range have each been designed for a specific purpose.

Writing with chalk helps to develop handwriting due to the resistance on a chalkboard, so we designed the A4 Writing Board to work with our triangular chalks whilst also functioning as a traditional whiteboard for our whiteboard pens on the reverse. The A4 Grid Writing Board has been recently developed to provide a similar option but with a gridded whiteboard side which helps to tighten up writing even more with the additional lines.

Lastly, the A4 Buff Writing Board also includes a series of printed lines to practice handwriting. The anti-glare buff shade has been designed to help pupils who may struggle with white backdrops such as dyslexic and dyspraxic children. This board is also magnetic which also provides play value.

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Whiteboard one side, lined blackboard on the other for chalks.

Item Code: 203600 Age: 3+ Contents: 10 x Writing Boards

2. Nexus A4 Grid Writing Board •

Gridded writing board.

Item Code: 203700 Age: 3+ Contents: 10 x Grid Writing Boards

3. Nexus Magnetic A4 Buff Writing Board •

Lined, anti-glare, magnetic writing board.

Item Code: 203092 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 x Buff Writing Board

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Magnetic double-sided whiteboard and blackboard with 4 re-positionable wooden legs.

Item Code: 670100 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 dual board (390mm x 328mm), 4 legs, 1 drawstring bag

5. Nexus A4 Clearboards • • •

Two A4 clear dry wipe sides.

Save paper by writing on the Clearboard not work sheet.

The side loading design allows sheets to be slipped inside.

Item Code: 906200 Age: 3+ Contents: 2 x 5 colour clearboards

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Keep hold of your used glue stick When all of the glue in your 40g stick has been used up, do not throw away, instead, keep hold of the empty barrel.

Refill glue stick with U-Fill Get hold of some U-Fill refill cannisters, each containing a new stick of glue for your old glue sticks. The new stick can be easily decanted into the old glue stick barrel. Again, do not throw these empty cannisters away.

We collect and recycle For those that do not wish to re-purpose the empty U-FIll cannisters, we offer a free collection service. The empties are then sent back to the factory to be filled once again with a new glue stick refill. We will even pay you a small reward! (check Ts & Cs).

Upcycling your empty U-Fill cannister Once your old glue stick has been refilled, the multi-functional empty U-Fill cannister can now be used for numerous purposes such as storage for paints and liquids, to hold objects, or for building towers to name just a few.

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100 x screw cap containers each loaded with a glue stick refill.

Acrylic glue compatible with the Nexus Gel Stick.

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100 x screw cap containers each loaded with a glue stick refill.

White stick glue compatible with the Nexus Power Stick.

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Ideal for young children to see exactly where they have applied the glue.

Item Code: 804070 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 x box of 12 glue sticks.

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Item Code: TBC Age: 3+ Contents: 100 x U-Fill glue stick refill cannisters (Power Stick).

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One application, single stroke acrylic glue stick.

Containing 45% adhesive.

Can be repositioned for up to 60 seconds after which will be permanent.

Great for teacher displays and heavier items.

Item Code: 804045-12 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 box of 12 x 40g Gel Sticks

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The application is incredibly smooth and forgiving as you can re-position the glued item for up to one minute.

Due to low water content, acrylic sticks do not pucker tissue or cartridge paper.

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Nexus School of Thought Styled on a pen, this pocket sized acrylic stick is perfect for all crafting projects that require a precision adhesive.

Great for including in small pencil cases and pockets where a traditional glue stick could not fit as comfortably.

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Acrylic glue which has the same formula make-up as the Nexus Gel Stick but in pocket sized 15g barrel for portability and precision.

Remove the cap and twist the end of the pen to wind out the glue.

Each pack contains 30 pens.

Very strong bond.

Item Code: 804030 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 box of 30 x 15g pen glue sticks

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Smooth application, sticks heavier items for displays.

Contains up to twice as much adhesive as regular white glue sticks.

Can be repositioned for up to 30 seconds after applying and is permanent once dry.

Item Code: 804080-12 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 box of 12 x 40g Power Sticks

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Whilst the acrylic Gel Stick is the premium glue, this white stick comes in at a very close second on the quality spectrum of Nexus glue.

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Tack for fixing notices, posters and photographs to walls, temporary fixing of items to desks and shelves, and a multitude of other surfaces.

Magnolia colour.

Packaged in handy rows of 4 strips per sheet.

Item Code: 804315 Age: 3+ Contents: 10 sheets of 4 strips (40 strips in total)

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The amazing GYRO-CUT craft tool, works like a pen……cuts like a knife!

A revolutionary craft knife with a 360-degree rotating blade, easily cuts through most thin sheet materials such as paper, vinyl, mylar, acetate, thin card and many others.

Suitable for both left or right handed use.

Gyro-Cutter: 320000 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 Gyro-Cutter Replacement Blade Pack: 320001 Age: 3+ Contents: 2 blades per pack

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Double bladed with soft grip handles.

Ideal for material, card & paper.

Item Code: 619200 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 pair of scissors

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Left and right handed soft easy grip handles.

Handy box ensures all scissors are collected at the end of the lesson..

Item Code: 619400 Age: 3+ Contents: 32 pairs of scissors + box

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Heavy-duty metal casing and mechanism.

Staples up to 30 sheets.

Designed for use with Nexus Staple Gun or Nexus Plier Stapler.

Fits most standard sized desktop staplers and staple guns.

Specially glued and galvanised to prevent sticking or jamming.

Jumbo pack of 5,000 staples (500 staples per inner box).

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Item Code: 307246 Age: 3+ Contents: 5,000 staples (500 x 10)

Item Code: 307002 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 staple plier

5. Nexus Auto Adjust Staple Gun • •

Takes the majority of staple sizes.

Ideal if you stock many different brands / types of staples.

Item Code: 307005 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 auto adjust staple gun

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Pegs to Count Up: Exploring Numbers 1-5

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The most recent Education Endowment Foundation reports on improving mathematics had the use of manipulatives and the mathematical modelling as a key recommendation as a driver for improving standards at EYFS, KS1, KS2 and into KS3.

Pegs to Count Up is one of the manipulatives that you could use, it will compliment other resources you have in school such as Cuisenaire rods, place value counters etc.

Exploring Numbers 1-5 Nexus School of Thought By introducing coloured rods that each represent a different number to the pegs, we can make ‘Pegs to Paper’ a much more dynamic resource for teaching early maths. Includes write on/ wipe off tiles and a series of work cards.

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Item Code: 12345Z Age: 3+ Contents: 2 linking pegboards, 50 pegs, 5 pots, 1 P2P chalky pastels, 1 cloth, 1 rods & tiles set, printed work cards.

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Pegs to Count Up: Exploring Numbers 1-10

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Pegs to Count Up is one of the manipulatives that you could use, it will compliment other resources you have in school such as Cuisenaire rods, place value counters etc.

Exploring Numbers 1-10 Nexus School of Thought Moving up to numbers to 10, the 1-10 set includes a bamboo 100 square write on/wipe off frame complete with an array of pieces which takes the maths to a more dynamic level. The large size encourages children to get hands on and learn maths through play.

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Item Code: 123456S Age: 3+ Contents: 2 linking pegboards, 100 pegs, 10 pots, 1 P2P chalky pastels, 1 cloth, 2 rods & tiles sets, 1 x 100 square count up frame with rods, 1 100 square giant pegboard, 1 blackboard strips & tiles set, printed work cards.

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Linking Tens are two-by-five rectangular frames into which dual colour counters are placed to illustrate numbers less than or equal to ten or, if using more than one ten-frame, numbers more than ten.

It can be used for developing mental strategies, such as the 1 more, i less, partitioning strategies and much more.

Item Code: 111820 Age: 3+ Contents: Includes 10 boards, 100 EVA foam cylinders, lesson idea sheet

Nexus School of Thought Plenty of activities with Linking Tens will enable children to automatically think of numbers less than ten in terms of their relationship to ten and to build a sound knowledge of the basic addition/subtraction facts for ten which are an integral part of mental calculation.

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This set demonstrates number work on a large scale and enables students to explore many aspects of maths in a practical way.

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Item Code: 880000 Age: 3+ Contents: Includes 5 x 2 grid carpet, 10 red carpet discs, 10 yellow carpet discs

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The vibrantly painted wooden pieces slot and stack onto the wooden posts to clearly represent their values in relation to the other pieces.

All four sides of each piece illustrate a different variation of the same value making it a fun way for young children to learn the relationship between fractions, decimals, percentages, and pie.

Item Code: 120000 Age: 3+ Contents: Includes 39 pieces + stand

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Helps children to understand the relationship between analogue and digital time displays.

Both a wall clock and a teaching aid.

Analogue and digital time are synchronised.

Both analogue and digital time can be adjusted.

Digital time can be set to either 12 or 24-hour formats.

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Scan QR Code / Click Here Item Code: 904001 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 Nexus Dual Time Clock.

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Combination set including the teacher count away timer, the small count away timers and the LCD digital timers.

A must have all-in-one kit for any teacher wanting to teach the time.

Item Code: 904005 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 teacher count away timer, 3 small count away timers, 3 LCD digital timers.

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2. Nexus Magnetic Count Away & LCD Digital Timers Class Set

Make a saving on the ‘Magnetic Count Away & LCD Digital Timer Class Set’, the ultimate pack for teaching the time.

These resources keep the learning of time & measurement fun.

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Mathematics Time & Measurement

Nexus School of Thought Children can use the Abacus beads for basic maths operations, as well as measuring distances and also the height, length and diameter of objects. We have 4 types of Abacus bead sets. The Children’s 10/20 Abacus bead string and Children’s 100 bead string class sets are conveniently packed in 30s to suit the average classroom size, whilst the teacher Abacus bead sting set is ideal for teachers to demonstrate with.

The latest addition to the range is our upcoming cubed abacus beads which will provide an innovative new way to teach area.

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The Abacus was in use for centuries before the adoption of the written modern numeral system. Around the world, they have been used in education as an aid in teaching maths and arithmetic. Children love to measure things and to explore the perspective of different objects.

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Item Code: TBC Age: 3+ Contents: TBC - this exciting new development arrives April 2021.

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2. Nexus Children’s 10/20 Abacus Bead String Item Code: 113103-30 Age: 3+ Contents: 10 yellow + 10 blue 1cm beads with two laces (set of x 30).

3. Nexus Teacher Abacus Bead String Item Code: 112100-12 Age: 3+ Contents: 50 blue 1cm + 50 yellow 1cm beads plus 1.5m bead string (set of x 12).

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Improves core stability.

Designed to improve lower body strength, coordination and cooperative play.

1 bolt assembly.

Adjustable 4-way seat.

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Designed to improve lower body strength, coordination and cooperative play.

1 bolt assembly.

Adjustable 4-way seat.

Similar design to the ‘Nexus Foot Twister’, although this model is designed to be manoeuvred by moving the hands as opposed to the feet.

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Item Code: 943000 Age: 3+ Contents: 1 Nexus Hand Twister

Children enjoy discovering whether they are able to race faster using their hands or their feet.

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As shown in the adjacent images, the Nexus Foot & Hand Twisters are great for making ball games more dynamic. Why not try scattering some cones across the playground to make a race track?

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A range of vehicles with soft and silent wheels for outdoor and indoor use.

The trailer also has a hook so several trailers can be hooked on to make a train.

Great for co-operative play.

High quality - built to last.

Designed to be used in both sand & water.

All of the items in this range are UV light resistant, therefore the nice and vibrant red colour will not fade.

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ECO GLUE STICK REFILL SYSTEM

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