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Our top picks of educational games and jigsaws are perfect for supporting children who are starting school, or students who are going back to school. 

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Alphabet Bingo GameAlphabet Bingo Game
  • Encourages Discussion
  • Promotes Language and Literacy Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills

This fun and colourful bingo game helps children build early letter recognition skills while keeping game play exciting and varied. With four ways to play, Alphabet Bingo grows with your child as their confidence develops. Start with simple picture matching, then progress to recognising letters, and finally mix pictures and letters for an added challenge. Players race to fill their boards, making learning feel rewarding. The double-sided boards offer fantastic repeat play value, ensuring this family favourite will be enjoyed again and again! Perfect for ages 4+, Alphabet Bingo supports early reading skills, turn-taking, and observation, all through playful, hands-on fun! Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.Contents:4 double-sided Bingo boards26 double-sided letter cards1 bag 36 star token 1 instruction leaflet Please note: a small number of Alphabet Bingo boxes were printed with the incorrect number of alphabet cards in the box contents list. The correct number is 26 cards.

£9.99
Dinosaur Number EggsDinosaur Number Eggs
  • Develops Number and Counting Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills
  • Develops Personal and Social Skills

Welcome to the exciting world of Dinosaur Number Eggs, where dinosaurs and learning numbers equals fun!!This captivating early number game invites children to spin the spinner and match eggs to hatch adorable baby dinosaurs, enhancing their counting skills and number recognition. Players race to hatch the most dinosaurs while staying alert for the T-Rex wild card, which adds a twist by requiring them to return an egg.Dinosaur Number Eggs promotes social interaction and friendly competition while captivating the imaginations of young dinosaur enthusiasts. Dinosaur Number Eggs is more than just a game, once player shave enjoyed the game they can use the egg cards for additional activities including creating a number, matching pairs and more.Featuring vibrant illustrations and engaging gameplay, Dinosaur Number Eggs is perfect for children aged 3 and up — a must-have addition to your game collection!Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.Contents:40 egg cards4 nest boards1 spinner1 instruction leaflet

£9.99
Match and Count Jigsaw PuzzleMatch and Count Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Encourages Discussion
  • Develops Hand Eye Coordination
  • Develops Number and Counting Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills

Make learning to count from 1 to 20 fun by matching the simple picture cards with the numbers. There's no tricking this clever puzzle, as only the correct cards will fit together! This allows your child to self correct their jigsaws.Continue to learn numbers with our Number Colouring & Sticker Activity Book. Trace and colour the numbers from 1-10.Each puzzle 8 x 15cm.Not suitable for children under 3years due to small parts. Choking hazard.

£8.50
Catch and Count GameCatch and Count Game
  • Encourages Discussion
  • Develops Number and Counting Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills
  • Develops Personal and Social Skills
  • Bestseller!
Spin the octopus spinner to see how many fish you can catch, but do take care...there's a shark out there! Spin the spinner, count the number of bubbles and collect the matching cards on your fish board. But watch out! If you turn over a shark card, it will eat all of your fish and you'll have to start again! The player with the most fish at the end of the game is the winner!The excitement of this game is in the anticipation of turning over cards...will you turn over a shark card or collect more fish?! Children will also love the fun shell spinner. Player boards and cards feature a number of friendly sea creatures, including clown fish, starfish, crabs and puffer fish, and can be used to show children the different creatures that live underwater.Continue to learn numbers with our Number Colouring & Sticker Activity Book. Trace and colour the numbers from 1-10.Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.Contents:30 bubble cards4 jar boards1 spinner1 instruction leaflet
£9.99
Match and Spell GameMatch and Spell Game
  • Encourages Discussion
  • Promotes Language and Literacy Skills
  • Develops Matching and Memory Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills
  • Bestseller!
  • 2 Ways to Play
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 boards8 double-sided 4 letter word boards68 letter cards1 instruction leaflet
£9.99
Giant Alphabet Jigsaw PuzzleGiant Alphabet Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Develops Hand Eye Coordination
  • Promotes Language and Literacy Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills
Looking for a fun and engaging way to teach your child the alphabet? Look no further than this 26-piece extra-long jigsaw puzzle! With big, chunky pieces for each letter from A to Z, plus cut out letters to use with the puzzle, and a giant poster to display at home, this puzzle is the perfect tool for helping your child recognise letters and develop word building skills. But that’s not all – the included learning guide is packed with discussion points to encourage letter recognition and observation skills. This includes questions to encourage observation such as “can you find the ladybird?”, reinforce counting skills with questions such as “how many cakes does the cat have”, and questions to develop knowledge of the world such as “what are x-rays used for?”. Your child will love exploring the puzzle and discovering new letters, and you’ll love watching their knowledge grow! Teaching and learning the alphabet has never been easier or more fun!Contents:26 puzzle pieces1 poster1 learning guide Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.
£9.99
Alphabet Lotto GameAlphabet Lotto Game
  • Encourages Discussion
  • Promotes Language and Literacy Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills
  • Develops Personal and Social Skills
Learn the letters of the alphabet in this fun lotto game! Choose which side of the board you play on and try and be the first player to find all the cards that match the letters or pictures on your lotto board. 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.Alphabet 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.Continue to develop a child's literacy skills with our First Words Colouring & Sticker Book. A 24-page colouring book with lots of words to trace and learn.Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.Contents:5 lotto boards30 picture cards30 letter cards1 instruction leaflet
£12.00
Match and Spell Next Steps GameMatch and Spell Next Steps Game
  • Encourages Discussion
  • Promotes Language and Literacy Skills
  • Develops Matching and Memory Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills
Match and Spell Next Steps is the perfect progression from Orchard Toys’ bestselling, award-winning Match and Spell. Aimed at children aged 5 and over, the game helps to develop more advanced reading and spelling skills using both sounds and blends. The game is played by building a variety of familiar and more advanced words, from ‘Moth’ to ‘Balloon’, with the help of colourful illustrations to identify words. Parents can use the sound and blend cards to encourage children to make the individual sounds as well as saying the entire word aloud. There are 18 words included in the game.Once children become more confident, they can turn over the boards to use the blank side for a more challenging game. The game is finished once all the word boards have been completed.This colourful game is a great way to teach children about spelling and phonics in a fun and progressive way. For younger children aged 4 and over, try our Match and Spell first literacy game.Not suitable for children under 3years due to small parts. Choking hazard.Contents:18 double-sided word boards78 letter cards1 instruction leaflet
£9.99
Tell the Time Jigsaw Puzzle and ClockTell the Time Jigsaw Puzzle and Clock
  • Encourages Colour Recognition
  • Develops Matching and Memory Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills

Make learning to tell the time fun and hands-on with Tell the Time! This colourful 25-piece puzzle is perfect for early learners, helping children gain confidence in reading both analogue and digital clocks. The puzzle features a removable clock face with movable hands, allowing children to practise setting the time.Once the puzzle is complete, learning continues with 12 learning aid cards and a large poster packed with extra time-telling activities. Children can sequence the cards from morning to evening, match the clock hands to the correct time, discuss daily routines, or play the "Early Bird" game with friends and family. Ideal for classroom use, homeschooling, or simply as a fun puzzle at home, Tell the Time encourages independent learning, problem-solving, and curiosity about the world of time. Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.Contents:25-piece jigsaw with moveable clock handsTelling the Time poster 12 learning aid cards

£9.99
Bus Stop Board Game | Orchard ToysBus Stop Board Game | Orchard Toys
  • Encourages Discussion
  • Develops Number and Counting Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills
  • Develops Personal and Social Skills
  • Bestseller!
Race to the star space in this fun counting game! Pick up and drop off passengers as you travel around Orchard Town, while developing early addition and subtraction skills. Who will have the most passengers when they reach the final stop at the funfair? Hop aboard and race to the star space in this fun-filled counting game. Players take it in turns moving their bus around Orchard Town, picking up and dropping off passengers along the way. Will you collect the most passengers before reaching the final stop at the funfair. Roll the dice, move your bus and spin the spinner to find out how many passengers you need to add or take away. With colourful characters, exciting stops and simple gameplay, children can practise early addition and subtraction skills while having fun. Perfect for encouraging number recognition, counting and turn-taking, Bus Stop is a classic Orchard Toys game that makes learning maths skills enjoyable for young children.Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.Contents:1 jigged playing board4 bus boards4 bus counters4 stands40 passenger cards1 dice1 spinner board1 two-part spinner arrow1 instruction leafletNot suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.
£12.00
Pop to the Shops Board GamePop to the Shops Board Game
  • Encourages Discussion
  • Promotes Imaginative Play
  • Develops Number and Counting Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills
  • Develops Personal and Social Skills
Race and count your 3D character from shop to shop, using play money to buy lots of different items! The winner is the first person to collect 6 items on their board. This fun board game offers older Orchard Toys fans longer and more varied gameplay than some of our traditional matching games.Children will learn about handling money and giving change as well as developing their imagination as they take on the roles of shop keeper and banker, playing with realistic pretend money. They will also be taught about good manners, as they must say 'please' and 'thank you' to the shopkeeper every time they buy an item!Not suitable for children under 3years due to small parts. Choking hazard.Contents:1 jigged game board48 item cards4 shopping bag boards4 characters4 character standsPlay money1 dice1 instruction leaflet
£12.00
What's the Time, Mr. Wolf? GameWhat's the Time, Mr. Wolf? Game
  • Encourages Discussion
  • Develops Number and Counting Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills
  • Develops Personal and Social Skills
What's The Time, Mr. Wolf? is a great board game which is both fun and educational as it develops analogue and digital time telling skills. Players must race their character around the board matching the times to the central clock - but watch out for the hungry wolf!There are two ways to play this educational game - one by matching analogue times and moving the clock hands, but watch out, if you land on Mr.Wolf you must feed one of the cards from your board to the 3D wolf for dinner! The second game is won by matching digital times to analogue. What's the Time Mr Wolf features cute woodland animals which children will love, including bunnies and hedgehogs.Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.Contents:1 jigged forest playing board20 double sided square cards4 jigged double sided collection boards1 large clock face1 set of movable clock hands1 slot-together 3D wolf1 dice4 animal character playing pieces4 character stands1 instruction leaflet
£12.00
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