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THEBALANCEDCHILD Educational Games & Activities

 

Question:

What are TheBalancedChild educational games & activities suitable for?

Answer:

These educational games, oriented to Maths, Science & English, were selected to supplement the child’s understanding and learning of the respective subjects, and in particular TheBalancedChild Maths, Science & English workbooks (click here). They are intended to provide experiential learning in these basic academic disciplines, to anchor the intellectual learning that they will gain from the workbooks. Equally importantly, the games provide the element of fun and enjoyment necessary in learning.

 

Question:

Which level of TheBalancedChild educational games & activities is suitable for my child?

Answer:

Each of the educational games & activities has a suggested age range. These are intended to serve as a guideline only, and we generally take the view that most children will enjoy and perform to a challenging level, if necessary with a little help from an adult or an older child.

 

Question:

Where can I view more details on TheBalancedChild games - prices, contents, etc of the games?

Answer:

All the information you need is available on TheBalancedChild-SmartGames website (click here).

The prices of the games are listed in detail on the website, both individually and in discounted sets.

In addition, if you click on each item it will lead you to extended descriptions and illustrations.

 

Question:

Where can I get more details on TheBalancedChild workbooks?

Answer:

You can find all the information you need on TheBalancedChild website (click here), which provides detailed explanations of this internationally successful learning approach. The prices of the books are listed in detail on the website, both individually and in discounted sets (click here). In addition, you can also find brief descriptions of each book, as well as sample contents of the books for each grade (click here).

 

Question:

Do you have an agent or store where we can view TheBalancedChild games and books?

Answer:

We market these games and books primarily on the internet, so as to keep the cost of the products as low as they are, to share with others the same benefits that our own children received. As a consequence we do not have any agencies or retail outlets.

We have provided illustrations, detailed descriptions and specimen pages as appropriate of TheBalancedChild products on the respective websites, and would be glad to provide additional information by email if required.

Alternatively you can order a small selection from our range of games initially to see if they are appropriate for you. As indicated on the website (click here), we offer a refund of the full retail price of the games (and workbooks) if you subsequently find that they are not what you're looking for, when you return them in their original, unused condition within 14 days.

 

Question:

Do you have a return policy?

Answer:

Yes. All our products are brand new and shipped in good condition. However, as indicated on the website (click here), if you are not satisfied with them for any reason, we will refund you the full retail price, no questions asked, on return of the unused products in their original, good condition within 14 days of delivery. You will of course need to absorb the postage costs.

 

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RELATED MATHS, SCIENCE & ENGLISH WORKBOOKS 

Question:

Does TheBalancedChild offer other related educational products?

Answer:

Yes, we offer the successful Maths, Science & English home learning workbooks, based on a system that has consistently produced the top students worldwide (click here to view more details).  We also offer the creative and fun Gems of Success series of reference & activity books.

 

 

Question:

What principles are TheBalancedChild workbooks based on?

Answer:

Our specialist Maths, Science & English workbooks are from Singapore, and are based on the Singapore educational system that has consistently produced the top primary and secondary school students in the world. Singapore students have consistently come top in the 4-yearly worldwide TIMSS (Trends in International Maths & Science Study) evaluation conducted by US educational researchers in 1995, 1999 and 2003 across 46 countries (primarily developed countries) covering some 360,000 students. The study and the results can be found here. The 2007 survey results are expected to be released in 2008.

The Singapore teaching approach, nowadays often referred to generically as ‘Singapore Math’, draws from leading education research worldwide. However it gives particular attention to the fact that children have different thinking styles, and that consequently different learning strategies and techniques are required for any one learning situation, to address the various learning styles. In addition, it systematically revisits key topics at each learning level, but with added complexity and sophistication each time. More information can be found on our website here.

 

Question:

Who are TheBalancedChild workbooks suitable for?

Answer:

Our specialist Maths, Science & English workbooks, focused on primary and early middle school levels, were selected to supplement formal learning at school or at home. They help to extend and anchor the child’s understanding of the key concepts & principles of the respective subjects.

Depending on the learning level used, the workbooks are effective learning-aids both for children who need to build a stronger foundation, as well as for gifted & talented children who need the added challenge.

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MAKING PAYMENT

Question:

How do I pay for TheBalancedChild products?

Answer:

You may place your order online on our website, or if you prefer by phone or email.  We offer a range of payment options:

1. By PayPal: This is an automated, secure and safe online payment facility, accepted worldwide.  If you are not already a PayPal member, you can register for a free account on the checkout screen that appears when you use TheBalancedChild shopping cart, or at https://www.paypal.com. You can then choose to pay by credit card or make the payment directly from your bank account. On completion of your transaction, PayPal will send you confirmation of your transaction, and automatically send us your order details as well as your mailing address, so that we can complete your order. Your credit card details will remain with PayPal, and will not be divulged to us. (You will also be able to use the same PayPal account to make other secure online purchases on other websites such as eBay.)

2. By Bank Deposit or Internet Bank Transfer in Australian $: You will need to contact us for our bank details, so that you can make the transfer. You will also need to send us the exact details of the products you wish to order, as well as your mailing address, so that we can mail them to you once we have received cleared payment. All our costs (the cost of our products, as well as postage & handling costs) will remain the same.

3. By Bank Cheque or Money Order in Australian $ payable to 'The Balanced Child': you will need to mail us your Bank Cheque/Money Order, as well as your order details and mailing address.

 

Question:

I wanted to purchase TheBalancedChild products online, but my transaction would not go through even though I entered the correct numbers on my credit card. What do I do?

Answer:

To pay us by credit card online, you will need to do it using a PayPal account. It is easy to set up and free at https://www.paypal.com (see above). 

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POSTAGE & HANDLING

Question:

Do you send the products by normal post or by courier, or by registered post, and insured?

Answer:

We treat postage costs as cost recovery, and attempt to keep the costs of our products as low and affordable as possible. We normally despatch our products by ordinary mail, using Australia Post and Australia Post charges, with a minimal handling charge added on. However, where you specifically request us to do so, we will send you the products by courier, or by registered post, or insured. These optional costs will of course need to be borne by you.

 

Question:

How long will it take before I receive the products?

Answer:

We usually post within 3 business days of receiving cleared payment, and you can normally expect to receive your package within 6 business days of your order if you are in an Australian metropolitan area that is well serviced by Australia Post (it may take longer if you are outside a city area). Occasionally, however, there may be a delay of a few additional days, where we are out of town, or where we have to re-stock, but this rarely occurs.

 

Question:

Do we need to pay the same postage on each product, or will this be discounted according to the total weight (as Australia Post would charge)?

Answer:

Our postage charges are on a cost recovery basis, based on weight and destination, with a minimal handling charge added on. On request, we would be happy to bulk your order, as there might be some savings if the order were sufficiently large. You will need to place your orders directly with us, as the website has a fixed pricing system using PayPal.

 

Question:

Do you ship your products internationally, outside Australia?

Answer:

Yes, international shipping can be arranged, but postage and handling costs will be higher (again on a cost recovery basis) and must be agreed and paid in advance. Delivery times will of course be greater as well.

 

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OTHER

 

Question:

How can we reach you or contact you?

Answer:

You can contact us through various means, as follows:

1.  By using the Contact Us form on the website (click here)

2.  By email: info@TheBalancedChild.com

3.  By Phone: +61 3 9886 3156

 

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