Orchard Toys: must-haves for curious kids!

Get ready for some festive fun with the Orchard Toys Christmas Eve Box Board Game! This delightful game is packed with holiday cheer and is perfect for getting kids (and adults!) into the Christmas spirit. With colorful illustrations, simple gameplay, and holiday-themed challenges, it’s designed to engage young minds while building skills like counting, turn-taking, and teamwork. Bought as a present for their daughter, one parent said: "Brought this just before Christmas. My little girl was over the moon with the stuff inside. It kept her busy on Christmas Eve, whilst I got a few last minute jobs done (to help Santa of course!)."

The spell game is a fantastic choice for introducing young children to early reading and spelling skills in a fun, engaging way! With its colourful cards and clear, simple words, it’s designed to help kids build phonics skills by matching letters to spell basic words. This game is ideal for developing memory, concentration, and fine motor skills, making learning to read an enjoyable experience. Plus, its interactive, hands-on format encourages kids to stay engaged and builds their confidence with words and letters as they play. One buyer happy with how encouraging the Orchard Toy is, they said: "Great game, very helpful for learning basic and helps childrenb to practice by themselves."

This is a must-have for kids who love pretending to shop. This fun game lets kids fill their own shopping carts with items from a bright list, making them feel like they're on a real shopping trip. With its adorable grocery cards, this memory game encourages players to remember and match items, boosting memory and concentration skills along the way. Kids will love “ticking off” their lists, while learning about different foods and everyday items. It’s a playful way to bring shopping fun into game time. A teacher who bought this for the class said: “I bought this game for the classroom, and it soon became a classroom favourite. It’s easy to use, the rules and intent of the game are quite easy to follow and understand. The images are colourful and interesting, and the children love looking at the different shopping items."

A fantastic way to spark curiosity in young, aspiring travelers. With its vibrant design featuring continents, animals, and iconic landmarks, this puzzle lets kids explore the world piece by piece, learning about geography in a fun and interactive way. It’s perfect for kids who love to dream big about traveling and discovering new places. The included poster adds an extra level of excitement, making it easy for kids to see the world up close and begin planning all the adventures they might take one day. Impressed with its design, one customer said: “Purchased as a gift for my son - bigger than expected but that’s not a bad thing - easy enough for a 6-year-old to complete on his own and helps learning different areas from around the world. I like how they have used colours and big font to help make things clear and gets children, to ask questions about where things are from, as there are pictures of things in the different countries (animals, buildings etc) and this aids with learning.”

A roaring good time for young dinosaur enthusiasts! This lively game invites kids to help their sleepy dinosaurs settle down for a nap while trying to avoid the mischievous dino who keeps waking them up. With its colorful pieces and fun gameplay, children will develop memory skills and learn about taking turns while enjoying the excitement of a playful dino adventure. One grandparent who bought this for their granddaughter said: "My granddaughter loves this game. It has helped her to learn her numbers and take turns. As you do not know who has the cracked eggs until the end, the children are keen to finish the game without throwing a tantrum."

Perfect for nature-loving kids, to help them explore the wonderful world of bugs. This engaging bingo game invites children to spot and collect colourful illustrations of various insects, helping them learn about different species in a fun and interactive way. As they play, kids sharpen their observation skills, develop memory, and enhance their social skills through teamwork and friendly competition. With its vibrant artwork and simple rules, Little Bug Bingo is perfect for young explorers eager to discover the magic of nature right in their own home. Purchased for their 5-year-old son, one customer said: "Excellent little game bought for my son, but also has educational purposes, as well as being fun! Brilliant bright colours which adds to the fun factor."

An exciting adventure for little ones who love to explore and imagine! This colorful, oversized puzzle features a vibrant road scene filled with cars, traffic signs, and playful characters, inviting kids to piece together their very own roadway. Perfect for encouraging fine motor skills and problem-solving, this floor puzzle promotes teamwork as children can work together to fit the big pieces. Its engaging design not only sparks creativity and storytelling but also helps young minds learn about road safety and navigation in a fun way. Purchased for their toddler, and happy it was easy to assemble said: "My (not so gentle) toddler loves this jigsaw. The pieces are a good size for him and easy to put together, but sturdy enough to withstand his boisterous nature!! The jigsaw allows for a variety of different set ups so we can have a new one every time. The pictures also feature people and animals so we also spend time 'finding' things and discussing these features."

This quirky game invites little ones to become postmasters as they sort colourful letters into their matching post boxes, honing their matching and fine motor skills along the way. With its charming design and engaging gameplay, kids can learn about the importance of sending and receiving mail, all while imagining their very own post office adventures. One reviewer who like this toy for its educational purposes said: "Great toy, have bought for my own child and then again for a gift. Simple game that really helps with colour recognition, and motor skills."