{"title":"Educational Games and Jigsaws","description":"\u003cp\u003eA range of award-winning educational games and jigsaws from Orchard Toys, which make learning fun! Buy online here from Orchard Toys' official site.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"match-and-spell-game","title":"Match and Spell Game","description":"\u003cp\u003eMatch 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. 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There are 4 different ways to play: matching picture to picture, letter to picture, picture to letter or letter to letter! The different play styles develop with children's ability, from a simple picture matching lotto to more complex picture to letter matching - requiring children to think about the spelling of different words from their head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlphabet Lotto features bold, colourful illustrations of recognisable animals and objects which children will relate to. In every version of the game, children are encouraged to sound out the letters or words as they create them, developing their skills in phonics as well as alphabet and spelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. 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Players take turns to solve the sums and fill their boards with yucky spell ingredients, from worm-infested cupcakes to brains and bogies! Once players have worked out the answer to the sum, the magic begins...by turning over their card and rubbing the heat sensitive patches to reveal if their answer is correct.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game has been designed specifically for KS1 maths in collaboration with teachers and educational professionals. Therefore, it incorporates a broad range of sums including addition, subtraction and multiplication to offer a challenging game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing competitive gameplay, fun wizard characters and a broad range of simple and challenging sums, this spellbinding game is bound to be a favourite amongst conscientious parents and budding wizards!\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #272727;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. 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For younger children aged 4 and over, try our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/match-and-spell-game\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMatch and Spell\u003c\/a\u003e first literacy game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: arial, sans-serif; color: #272727;\"\u003eNot suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. 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There is one card for every letter of the alphabet. The flashcards include a wide range of simple and more complex words, from ‘Ant’ to ‘Umbrella’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlphabet Flashcards are incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of different ways to develop children's literacy skills, from learning the letters of the alphabet to using the picture side to learn first words. The cards also feature a handy alphabet guide to help teach children the order of the alphabet and shapes of letters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 13.33px; font-weight: bold;\"\u003eNot suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. 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The winner is the player with the most passengers when their bus finally arrives at the bus station!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBus Stop is an Orchard Toys classic and has been a top 10 favourite for many years. 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