Back to School

Back to School

Our top picks of educational games and jigsaws are perfect to support children who have recently started or gone back to school.

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At the Museum Jigsaw PuzzleAt the Museum Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Encourages Discussion
  • Develops Hand Eye Coordination
  • Encourages Observational Skills
  • Poster and Guide

A challenging, beautifully illustrated 150-piece jigsaw puzzle where you will discover and learn about interesting objects, animals, dinosaurs and more in this trip to the museum! Enjoy a visit to the mighty Vikings, discover amazing dinosaurs, explore the depths of space, uncover the ancient Egyptians, learn about Human Biology and Battle with the Romans - all at the end of your fingertips! At the Museum comes with an amazing 16-page fact book inside to check out key facts and find out more! PLUS, it includes a poster to help aid completion and display at home.Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.

£16.00
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
£9.75
Mammoth Maths GameMammoth Maths Game
  • Encourages Discussion
  • Develops Number and Counting Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills
  • Develops Personal and Social Skills
Be the first back to the cave in this fun-filled prehistoric maths game. Players move their caveman playing piece around the board, solving maths problems along the way.If they land on a plus or minus square they solve one of their four addition and subtraction sums, then they can check their answers using the magic viewer. If correct they hook the completed sum over the 3D mammoth's trunk!If a player lands on a feather square they can tickle another mammoth's trunk, which will make it sneeze and lose a sum from it's trunk! This fun element is bound to have children laughing! Players can choose whether to solve easier or more challenging sums, which encourages progressive learning and allows players of different ages and abilities can play together.Not suitable for children under 3years due to small parts. Choking hazard.Contents:1 jigged game board30 stone ring cards1 bone number line4 cave-person playing pieces4 character stands4 two-piece mammoths1 dice1 feather card1 magic torch viewer1 instruction leafletNot suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.
£14.00
Nutty Numbers GameNutty Numbers Game
  • Develops Number and Counting Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills
Players take it in turns to roll the dice, and pick up cards with the matching number, before adding them to their path. If a player turns over a squirrel picnic card, the matching coloured squirrel has collected enough acorns and their adventure ends. Once all players have ended their path, they count up the acorns on their path - the player with the most acorns is the winner! Designed for ages 4+, Nutty Numbers offers the perfect balance between learning and fun, where players will develop counting and observational skills in this number based game! Not suitable for children under 3years due to small parts. Choking hazard.Contents:1 3D tree1 tree base board4 3D squirrel playing pieces4 squirrel path cards36 paths cards1 number dice1 instruction leaflet
£9.75
Slimy Rhymes GameSlimy Rhymes Game
  • Encourages Discussion
  • Promotes Imaginative Play
  • Promotes Language and Literacy Skills
  • Develops Matching and Memory Skills
  • Develops Personal and Social Skills

Match rhyming pairs to make silly sentences, then feed them to the slime monster in this fun rhyming game. Players start with a selection of five green slime cards. Taking it in turns they choose a purple slime card - if the card rhymes with one of the cards in front of them, the player must think of a silly sentence using the two words. Once they have a rhyming sentence they spin the spinner to find out in what style they must say their silly sentence in: whilst either holding their nose, with their teeth together, or in a squeaky voice!Once they've said their funny sentence, they post their cards into the 3D slime monster. The winner is the first player to post all their green cards into the slime monsters mouth.A fun, yet educational game, perfect for at home or in the classroom.Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.

£9.75
Times Tables Heroes GameTimes Tables Heroes Game
  • Promotes Imaginative Play
  • Develops Number and Counting Skills
  • Develops Personal and Social Skills
  • Bestseller!
  • 2 Games in 1!

This fun multiplication game will help children practise their times tables from 2-12. With two games in one - Hero City board game and Multiplication Bingo - times table practise will be filled with fun! In the Hero City Board Game players move around the board by spinning the spinners and solving multiplication sums. If a player lands on a shield square they have to use their imaginations to help their superhero defeat the disaster - they'll need to defeat the evil unicorns, outwit the zombies or even escape the giant slugs! Times Tables Heroes also includes a colourful times tables checker, which can be used with or outside of the game to extend learning.When the game is finished players can turn over the board for a fast paced game of Multiplication Bingo! Using the cards and spinners from the board game, players race to be the first to get 3 in a row. This will be especially helpful for encouraging children to recall their times tables quickly.Times Tables Heroes is designed to help parents and children prepare for the multiplication tables check (MTC), which is compulsory nationwide in primary schools for children in Year 4 from June 2020.Contents:1 jigged double-sided board21 shield cards4 character playing pieces4 character stands3 spinner boards3 two-part plastic spinners1 times tables checker4 superhero reference cards1 instruction leafletNot suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.

£12.00
Number Bears GameNumber Bears Game
  • Develops Hand Eye Coordination
  • Develops Number and Counting Skills

The perfect introduction to addition and subtraction. Number Bears is a combined learning activity and game in one. Players must get their bear safely home to their cubs by turning over number cards and solving mathematical problems in this fun number bonds game. But, be careful the bear doesn't get distracted by the yummy pot of honey or you'll have to miss a turn!! Featuring competitive gameplay, fun bear characters and a broad range of simple and challenging sums, this number bonds game is suitable for players 5+ and can be played with up to 4 players.Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.

£9.75
Wiggly Words GameWiggly Words Game
  • Encourages Discussion
  • Promotes Language and Literacy Skills
  • Develops Personal and Social Skills

The race is on to play all of your cards in this brainteasing literacy game for players 6-adult!Players use their worm cards to add to the wiggly line by joining heads with tails to spell words. Not only are the cards double-sided to maximise the number of combinations, they also feature hilarious characters that children will love! There's sailors, superheroes, and even a punk, to name just a few!Children will be able to practise spellings they already know as well as learning new words. You might need a dictionary to hand too in case you need to check a players word..! Contents:45 double-sided worm cards1 instruction leafletNot suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.

£9.50
Speed Spelling GameSpeed Spelling Game
  • Promotes Language and Literacy Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills
  • Develops Personal and Social Skills

Speed Spelling is a fast-paced literacy game for children age 5-8! This fun, educational game with unique and engaging gameplay is sure to make spelling practice fun.Players take turns to spell words before the timer runs out - if the timer runs out midway through spelling a word they have to pass it on to the next player to complete! The game is filled with anticipation and can change quickly - children will enjoy racing against time and pinching words from other players! For younger children the game can be played without the timer to allow them to concentrate on each word.Speed Spelling can be used to develop letter recognition skills before developing into a fun game. Once the game is complete children can be encourage to talk about the words in front of them.Speed Spelling is an exciting redesign of Pass the Word game.Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.

£12.00
Magic Spelling GameMagic Spelling Game
  • Promotes Language and Literacy Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills
  • Develops Personal and Social Skills
  • Bestseller!

A fun literacy version of Orchard Toys' bestselling Magic Maths game for 5-7 year olds.Race to find the letters with the magic wand before the timer runs out in this magical spelling game! Self-checking word cards feature a rub and reveal coating to magically check your answer.Once you’ve correctly spelled a word, add a yucky ingredient to your spell book – will you choose a monster’s eyeball or the witch’s fingers?! The first player to collect all their ingredients and cast their spell wins the game! Not suitable for children under 3years due to small parts. Choking hazard.Contents:4 spell book boards20 spell ingredient cards36 word cards36 letter tiles1 magic wand1 sand timer1 cauldron spinner1 instruction leafletNot suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.

£14.00
Number Street Jigsaw PuzzleNumber Street Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Develops Hand Eye Coordination
  • Develops Number and Counting Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills
  • Poster and Guide

A fun and colourful introduction to counting. Piece together the numbered street from 1 to 10, then find the corresponding number of friendly animals for each house.This first puzzle is a great way to develop hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills for young learners. Also includes a fun learning guide and a giant poster, perfect for any bedroom or playroom.Continue to learn numbers with our Number Colouring & Sticker Activity Book. Trace and colour the numbers from 1-10.Puzzle/poster size 86 x 29 cmNot suitable for children under 3years due to small parts. Choking hazard.

£11.25
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
£9.75
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
£9.75
Alphabet FlashcardsAlphabet Flashcards
  • Encourages Discussion
  • Promotes Language and Literacy Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills
  • Develops Personal and Social Skills
Alphabet Flashcards are the perfect tool for conscientious parents to introduce children to the letters of the alphabet and first words in a fun way.The cards are double-sided, featuring a colourful, friendly illustration of the word on one side and the letter of the alphabet on the other. 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’.Alphabet 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.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:26 double-sided cards1 reference board1 instruction leaflet
£9.50
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
Big Alphabet Jigsaw PuzzleBig Alphabet Jigsaw Puzzle
  • Encourages Discussion
  • Develops Hand Eye Coordination
  • Promotes Language and Literacy Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills
  • Poster and Guide

Big Alphabet Jigsaw helps children learn the letters of the alphabet in a fun and engaging way. This giant, colourful puzzle promotes learning and discussion through its quirky illustrations which match to the correct letter. Includes a full size poster of the jigsaw for use as a learning guide.Big Alphabet also includes a fun learning guide on the back of the box, which features different discussion points to talk about once the puzzle has been completed. This includes questions to encourage observation, teach letter recognition and promote discussion e.g. Can you find the letter z? What does a nurse do?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.Puzzle size 61 x 42cm approx.Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.

£11.25
Magic Maths GameMagic Maths Game
  • Develops Number and Counting Skills
  • Encourages Observational Skills
  • Develops Personal and Social Skills
  • Bestseller!
Magic Maths is an exciting and spellbinding maths game for children aged 5-7. 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.The 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.Featuring 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!Not suitable for children under 3years due to small parts. Choking hazard.Contents:4 wizard boards30 spell ingredient cards30 magic sum cards1 instruction leaflet
£14.00
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 bus station, picking up and dropping off passengers as you go! Throw the dice to move your bus around the board, either landing on a plus or minus square. Players spin the spinner to determine the number of passengers to count on or off their bus. The winner is the player with the most passengers when their bus finally arrives at the bus station!Bus Stop is an Orchard Toys classic and has been a top 10 favourite for many years. Children will develop their adding and subtracting skills and have fun talking about the interesting characters and places the bus stops along the way!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
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.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 leafletNot suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard.
£12.00
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