• Encourages Discussion
  • Promotes Language and Literacy Skills
  • Develops Matching and Memory Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills
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  • 2 Ways to Play
  • Match and Spell Game
  • Match and Spell Game
  • Match and Spell Game
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  • Match and Spell Game

Match and Spell Game

£9.75

A fun first reading and spelling activity.

  • Encourage letter recognition and word building
  • Two ways to play!
  • Top 5 bestseller
  • Perfect for preschoolers
  • Five-star rated game
  • Perfect birthday gift
Price in GBP
£9.75
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    • DescriptionView moreView less

    • Match and Spell encourages letter recognition, teaches phonetic word building and promotes matching of pictures and words, from simple words like 'cat' to more complex four-letter words. There are two ways to play, and the game is designed for both guided and independent word building.

      In the first version of the game, players must match the letter cards to the letters shown on their board in the correct order to build a word. This is a simple matching game, which is a great way to introduce letter shapes and sounds. As children get more familiar with the letter sounds, they will progress to reading the words out loud. In the more challenging version of the game, players use the blank side of their boards and use the letter cards to build the word of the picture shown. These must be placed in the correct order.

      With friendly illustrations and simple gameplay that progresses as children learn, it's no surprise that Match and Spell is our bestselling language and literacy game! Match and Spell Next Steps is an excellent follow-on from this game for children aged 5 and over.


      This game has been designed to introduce children to spelling a range of first words. It is not a full alphabet game and therefore does not include all letters of the alphabet.


      View all of our language and literacy games for children.

      Not suitable for children under 3years due to small parts. Choking hazard.

      Contents:

      • 12 double-sided 3 letter word boards
      • 8 double-sided 4 letter word boards
      • 68 letter cards
      • 1 instruction leaflet

    • Educational BenefitsView moreView less

    • Our games, jigsaws and colouring books are designed with the ethos of ‘learning made fun’. The below highlights exactly which educational skills are being developed with each product.
      Click here for more information about each educational benefit.

      Our games, jigsaws and colouring books are designed with the ethos of ‘learning made fun’. The below highlights exactly which educational skills are being developed with each product.

      Click here for more information about each educational benefit.

      • Encourages DiscussionEncourages Discussion
      • Promotes Language and Literacy SkillsPromotes Language and Literacy Skills
      • Develops Matching and Memory SkillsDevelops Matching and Memory Skills
      • Encourages Observational SkillsEncourages Observational Skills
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    • ReviewsView moreView less
    • Match and Spell Game5.0/58 reviews

      • This product is an ideal gift for young children entering reception class. It aids the learning for recognising letters and is a very good tool to assist spelling which will be very useful as they progress to in the school life.

      • Very appropriate for my 5 year old grandaughter, just word building with her reading.

      • We love the match and spell game. It is helping to improve my grandson’s literacy skills. The pieces and board are all well made. To make it better i would suggest having a bag included to keep the letter tiles in.

      • Excellent service and quick delivery.

      • The game and the quality is excellent- we haven't yet tried it with our grandson

      • Educational and interesting game

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    • Age
      4+
    • Players
      1-4
    • Teacher Tested

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