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Matching and Memory Skills
Memory is the ability to store and recall information and experiences. Developing a good memory ensures that a child can retain information they have been given in order to apply it to other areas of their life. By playing our matching and memory games, children learn to recognise similarities and differences, recall sequences and remember instructions and objects. -
Observation Skills
Orchard Toys provide a range of games that develop observational skills by encouraging children to compare similarities, notice differences and group items together e.g. by size, colour or shape. -
Hand-Eye Coordination
Our games promote children’s hand eye coordination as they are required to observe and match specific game pieces to decide which fit together correctly. -
Colour Recognition
Understanding colour is a tool for learning many skills in all curriculum areas, from maths and science to language and reading. For example, when your child learns to tell the differences and similarities between colours, they are using the same skills they need to recognise the differences between letters and numbers. Our games introduce ways of organising and categorising colours as a means to match and sort. -
Shape Recognition
The first step in understanding letters is the ability to be able to distinguish between shapes. Playing our targeted games will provide the foundation for children’s early mathematical and literacy development. -
Maths and Number
In order to develop maths and number skills, children need a lot of practice as well as the opportunity to use these skills in a variety of situations. Orchard Toys offers a wide range of number-based games which help develop and reinforce these essential numerical stepping stones – from first counting skills to adding and subtracting numbers. -
Language
Orchard Toys understands the importance of language skills and has created games to encourage communication, interaction and discussion; all of which help develop language skills and confidence. -
Literacy
Orchard Toys provide a range of games which help with letter and word recognition. Children learn from an early age that shapes represent meaning, and this is a key skill for them to learn when developing literacy skills. -
Imaginative Play
Our games such as Shopping List and Dizzy Donkey are ideal for imaginative play, enabling the player to take on the roles and act out what they have seen in real life. Mimicking this behaviour helps children to gain a greater understanding of the world around them. -
Personal and Social Skills
Orchard Toys games are great to help children recognise and understand the rules of being and playing together, from waiting for a turn to passing a dice and sharing a card. -
Understanding of the World
Orchard Toys games give children a glimpse of experiences unknown to them, extending their knowledge to environments they won’t be familiar with. These range from travelling to different landmarks to meeting prehistoric dinosaurs! Our games can also help teach children about everyday experiences such as riding a bus, going shopping, playing football.
