Save-ums

YMA recommendation

Approved as non-violent media

Most suitable age range:

2-4

Availability

Format: Internet (Type: Combination)

Available online at http://www.abc.net.au/children/saveums/games/default.htm

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About the game

Year of production	N/A
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Other information
Country of origin	Canada
Production Company	ABC on behalf of Decode Entertainment

Synopsis

Join the friendly Save-ums for some fun games on this website. Help Tina build her kite, Tony and Sal reach safety, ants make a dinosaur-sized sandwich, untangle Olena’s shoelaces, and catch Winston’s sea melon thieves.

Points to consider

Words of caution

None

Positive aspects

Encourages children to solve a number of puzzle types in a fun and supportive learning environment.

Questions to ask

Parents could encourage their children to broaden their experience of these games by either making or purchasing activities similar to those presented within the website. For example, colour matching, pattern recognition, and shape sorting projects will further develop their child’s learning potential.