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Beat the Clock is a fast-paced challenge that puts quick thinking, memory and decision-making to the test. Players race against the timer to complete tasks, encouraging them to process information quickly, stay focused and adapt their strategies under pressure. A fun way to practise processing speed, attention and flexible thinking through play.

RRP: $28.95 | twigstoyboutique.com.au

Bugzzle is a colourful brain teaser that combines hands-on play with problem-solving. Children use the curved pieces to recreate patterns from challenge cards, encouraging spatial reasoning, visual thinking, fine motor skills and logical problem-solving. With different combinations to explore, it’s a great way to build flexible thinking and persistence.

RRP: $30.95 | thesensoryspecialist.com.au

Classic Simon gets a full-body makeover with this active memory game. Players watch, remember and repeat increasingly tricky light and sound sequences by jumping onto the coloured spots on the mat. It’s a fun way to build working memory, processing speed, attention and motor planning, while burning off a little energy too.

RRP: $34 | kmart.com.au

Fast, frantic and full of laughs, SLAPZI challenges players to quickly match picture cards to a constantly changing stream of clues. Success depends on rapid visual scanning, quick decision-making and flexible thinking, making it a great game for building processing speed, attention and cognitive flexibility while the whole family joins in.

RRP: $26.96 sensoryconnect.com.au

Shuttle Ball is a simple but challenging activity that gets children moving while practising quick reactions and coordination. Players use the paddle and ball to keep the shuttle moving, helping develop hand-eye coordination, visual tracking, timing and response speed. A great active game for building motor skills while having fun.

RRP: $14.95 | thetherapystore.com.au

BrainBolt Boost turns memory practice into a fast-paced light- up challenge. Players watch sequences, remember patterns and respond before time runs out, helping build working memory, visual processing, attention and reaction skills. With different game modes to explore, it provides a fun, screen-free way to exercise cognitive skills.

RRP: $39.95 thetherapystore.com.au

Observaction is a fast-paced visual thinking game that challenges players to find, sort and match objects based on colour, category and clues from the spinner. It encourages children to look carefully, remember details and make quick decisions, helping develop visual memory, observation skills, concentration, logical thinking and processing speed.

RRP: $41.85 | specialneedsresources.com.au

Coggy is a bendable brain teaser that encourages children to think ahead, recognise patterns and adapt their strategy as the challenges become more difficult. With 40 puzzle cards across four levels, it helps strengthen working memory, planning, cognitive flexibility and problem-solving skills, all through satisfying, hands-on play.

RRP: $29.95 | theotstore.com.au

Blink is a fast-paced matching game that puts visual processing and quick thinking to the test. Players race to match cards by colour, shape or number, requiring them to scan information, make decisions and respond quickly. It’s a simple, engaging way to build processing speed, attention, cognitive flexibility and visual discrimination skills.

RRP: $19.95 presentsofmind.com.au

A playground classic that combines skill, timing and coordination. Players toss the ball, pick up the jacks and catch the ball before it bounces again, requiring concentration, hand-eye coordination and quick responses. Classic Jacks helps develop fine motor control, visual tracking, dexterity and reaction skills through simple, screen-free play.

RRP: $17 | sistersensory.com.au