Slug in a Jug is a fun rhyming word game with three ways to play! Play Slug in a Jug by collecting rhyming cards and making a silly sentence that will get everyone giggling! You can also play the simpler versions `Find the Rhyme` or `Rhyming Pairs` for slightly younger children who are just starting to learn rhyming patterns. The 48 colourful cards are great to develop rhyming skills in a fun way, and can also be used as flashcards to develop general literacy skills, such as spelling, sounds and phonics, too. Ref. Code:ORC011

Match the robot or the colour in the addictively fun game for the whole family. Each player takes turns to place a card into the central pile, matching the previous players` card by robot or colour. Can`t play a card? Oh No! Pick up another card from the central pile. Be the first ti play all your cards and win this colourful game of mechanical madness! Ref. Code:ORC012

A fun and tasty matching game. Encourage social communication, sharing and good manners. Includes free cupcake recipe card Ref. Code:ORC013

How many monsters can you catch? A fun matching game. Collect monsters in this fun, colour matching game, but be careful, the monster catcher is waiting to take them from you! Box Contains 20 x Monster Head Cards 20 x Monster Feet Cards 6 x Full Net Cards 4 x Empty Net Cards 6 x Monster Catcher Scene Cards 1 x Multi-lingual instruction leaflet 1 x Consumer leaflet. Ref. Code:OR016

Children will develop observation and matching skills as they find the heads and tails in this fun, farm themed activity, which develops into a game as children grow in confidence and ability. Includes 24 large, chunky cards which make 12 different colourful farmyard friends (farmer, tractor, pig, sheep, cow, goat, duck, mouse, cat, horse, sheep and chicken). Suitable for age 18 months+, Farmyard Heads and Tails is the perfect first game to teach matching, simple gameplay and turn taking. In 2016, Farmyard Heads and Tails became one of Orchard Toys` award winning games, taking a bronze title in the prestigious Mother & Baby awards in the `Best Toddler Toy 24 months+` category. Ref. Code:ORC018

"50 large double-sided flashcards featuring a mixture of words and numbers. Use these word and picture flashcards to help young children develop early reading and number skills, from first recognition of objects to reading and sounding letters. The cards are designed to be progressive, with a mixture of simple and complex words and numbers for children to learn. The flashcards have been designed with children in mind, using bright and bold illustrations of everyday animals and objects which children will recognise. The extra large size is perfect for little hands to hold too!" Ref. Code:ORC019

A fun, transport-themed matching game where players build a road by matching either the colour, animal or vehicle type. The aim of this dominoes-style family game is to be the first to get rid of all your cards. However, you must watch out for road block cards, which are a real game changer as they can stop other players from taking their turn! You can also use roundabout cards to extend the road layout and add more cards. This is a great game not only to develop matching skills but also strategic thinking, as players are encouraged to look for ways to stop other players from placing their cards. Children will also love the fun animal illustrations, from elephants driving cars to sheep riding tractors! Ref. Code:ORC023

These colourful Alphabet Flashcards are the perfect tool 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. With a sturdy card for every letter of the alphabet, the flashcards introduce a wide range of simple and 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 teaching children the letters of the alphabet to whole words. The cards also feature a handy visual alphabet guide. Designed for ages 3-7, Alphabet Flashcards are a must in every conscientious parent`s toy box. Ref. Code:ORC024

An exciting game of farmyard snap with two ways to play! Play either as a traditional game of snap, or for younger players a first pairs game. The game includes 24 pairs of sturdy cards, which feature a number of friendly farmyard animals, from sheep to cows to pigs. Ref. Code:OR028

Help children learn about handling money and giving change by playing this fun shopping board game. Move around the board from shop to shop, using pretend money to buy lots of different items. Every player takes on the role of both shopper and shopkeeper, encouraging role play and polite conversation as they say `Please` and `Thank You` once they have bought or sold their items. The board features shops and items which even young children will be familiar with, including a market, bakery, newsagent and greengrocer. This bright and colourful shopping game is great fun for all the family, who race to be the first to collect all their items! Ref. Code:ORC030

A simple and fun counting and shape game with colourful spiders! Ref. Code:ORC031

This classic Orchard Toys counting game helps children develop basic maths skills, including counting, addition and subtraction. Throw the dice to move your bus counter around the board and then spin the spinner to count passengers on and off, depending on whether you land on a plus or minus space. The winner is the player with the most passengers when their bus reaches the bus station! In Bus Stop, children learn simple addition and subtraction skills whilst also having fun! There`s plenty to talk about with so many passengers - Where are they going? How many are wearing hats? Can you find a passenger with a moustache? Can you spot the helter skelter on the board? Made from thick, durable board, this brightly-coloured board game for ages 4-8 is bound to give years of enjoyment. Ref. Code:ORC032

An exciting, fast paced spelling game. The game consists of 17 word cards and 67 letter cards, which are placed face down on the table. Players then take it in turns to build words by turning over a word card, starting the sand timer and finding the letter cards to spell out the word before the timer runs out! Try to be quick...when the time runs out, the letters have to be passed on to the next player! The winner is the player who has managed to complete the most words when the pile is used up. Aimed at 5 to 9 year-olds, children who are already reasonably confident at spelling will enjoy racing against the sand timer, whilst those who are a bit younger will soon gain more confidence. New readers will find that the game helps with letter recognition, and may enjoy just picking a word card and finding the correct letters in their own time, without the sand timer and other players. Ref. Code:ORC034

A fun, dinosaur-themed matching and memory game suitable for children aged 3 to 7. Take turns to flip the colourful dinosaur cards and be the first to fill the dinosaur board with matching images to win the game! Ref. Code:ORC036

A simple posting and matching game with two ways to play!Introduces toddlers to the concept of gameplay Single player activity or multiplayer game Suitable for ages 2+ Strong, wipe clean cardboard Ref. Code:ORC037