Preschool Games and Puzzles

This is a game for 3-7 year olds designed to encourage matching and memory.  It is Orchard's best selling game and has sold over a million copies, not bad for a little company.

Each player takes a shopping list and a shopping trolley.The cards are spread face downwards on the table. The first player player chooses a card, turns it over and, if it matches an item on his shopping list, puts it in his trolley. If it doesn't match, he shows it to the other players and then returns it to the table face downwards. The next player then makes his choice.  The winner is the person who fills their trolley first.

2-4 players

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Orchard Toys is a Norfolk-based company designing and making their games in-house. They have been going for years and have a reputation for producing good, honest games which are both fun and educational.  All the games are fully tested by teachers and of course by children so they are totally safe and dependable.

Most of the games are aimed at the 3-6 year olds.  To an adult the games will inevitably seem somewhat simplistic but they really know that age group so I never have any hesitation about recommending them.  Obviously children develop at different rates so some children may not be able to follow the instructions at first but that doesn't seem to matter as they enjoy playing with the colourful cards.  As the child develops, it isn't long before they fully appreciate the game and they benefit from the educational aspects whilst enjoying themselves.

The Melissa and Doug sound puzzles sell well for us in the shop in Lyme Regis.  They certainly bring a smile to those adults who can't resist trying them out.

There is a little light sensor underneath each piece.  When a piece is lifted, the sensor is activated.  Replacing the piece starts the sound.  It takes two AAA batteries which are not included. Handy Off switch on the back.

All the usual farm animals are included.

30 x 22 x 1.5 cm

Age suitability: 2+

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The Melissa and Doug sound puzzles sell well for us in the shop in Lyme Regis.  They certainly bring a smile to those adults who can't resist trying them out.

There is a little light sensor underneath each piece.  When a piece is lifted, the sensor is activated. Replacing the piece starts the sound..  It takes two AAA batteries which are not included. Handy Off switch on the back.

On this puzzle, you can 'enjoy' the sounds of aeroplanes, helicopters, boats, trains, emergency vehicles and motorbikes.

30 x 22 x 1.5 cm

Age suitability: 2+

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This is a game for 3-7 year olds designed to encourage matching and memory.  It is Orchard's best selling game and has sold over a million copies, not bad for a little company.

Each player takes a shopping list and a shopping trolley.The cards are spread face downwards on the table. The first player player chooses a card, turns it over and, if it matches an item on his shopping list, puts it in his trolley. If it doesn't match, he shows it to the other players and then returns it to the table face downwards. The next player then makes his choice.  The winner is the person who fills their trolley first.

2-4 players

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Orchard Toys is a Norfolk-based company designing and making their games in-house. They have been going for years and have a reputation for producing good, honest games which are both fun and educational.  All the games are fully tested by teachers and of course by children so they are totally safe and dependable.

Most of the games are aimed at the 3-6 year olds.  To an adult the games will inevitably seem somewhat simplistic but they really know that age group so I never have any hesitation about recommending them.  Obviously children develop at different rates so some children may not be able to follow the instructions at first but that doesn't seem to matter as they enjoy playing with the colourful cards.  As the child develops, it isn't long before they fully appreciate the game and they benefit from the educational aspects whilst enjoying themselves.

Wooden jigsaw with five colourful chunky dinosaur pieces on a prehistoric scene printed on the background.

30 x 21 cm

Dinosaur pieces are about 1 cm thick.

Age suitability: 12+ months

The Melissa and Doug sound puzzles sell well for us in the shop in Lyme Regis.  They certainly bring a smile to those adults who can't resist trying them out.

There is a little light sensor underneath each piece.  When a piece is lifted, the sensor is activated. Replacing the piece starts the sound..  It takes two AAA batteries which are not included. Handy Off switch on the back.

On this puzzle, you can 'enjoy' the sounds of aeroplanes, helicopters, boats, trains, emergency vehicles and motorbikes.

30 x 22 x 1.5 cm

Age suitability: 2+

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Wooden swing for small children with colourful beaded bar separators.  Hang this from a sturdy branch with karabiner clips (not supplied - sorry).

Wooden seat measures approx 30 x 30 cm

Age suitability: 12 months+

Max. weight: 25 kg

Please always ensure adult supervision when using this swing.

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The Melissa and Doug sound puzzles sell well for us in the shop in Lyme Regis.  They certainly bring a smile to those adults who can't resist trying them out.

There is a little light sensor underneath each piece. When a piece is lifted, the sensor is activated and the sound starts. Replacing the piece stops the sound.  It takes two AAA batteries which are not included. Handy Off switch on the back.

On this puzzle, each puzzle piece has its own different sound. So you can hear the microwave in the kitchen, the boy doing the  hoovering in the sitting room, the car revving in the garage...

30 x 22 x 1.5 cm

Age suitability: 2+

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The Melissa and Doug sound puzzles sell well for us in the shop in Lyme Regis.  They certainly bring a smile to those adults who can't resist trying them out.

There is a little light sensor underneath each piece.  When a piece is lifted, the sensor is activated. Replacing the piece starts the sound..  It takes two AAA batteries which are not included. Handy Off switch on the back.

On this puzzle, you can 'enjoy' the sounds of aeroplanes, helicopters, boats, trains, emergency vehicles and motorbikes.

30 x 22 x 1.5 cm

Age suitability: 2+

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Lovely ten-piece, colourful wooden puzzle of a shark.

Made from responsibly sourced rubberwood in workshops in Sri Lanka following the 10 Principles of Fair Trade.

Age suitability: 3+

 

 

 

Based on the classic nursery rhyme, you race up to the top of the drain pipe but everyone knows what happens if it rains!

2 - 4 players

Age suitability: 3 - 6 years 

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Orchard Toys is a Norfolk-based company designing and making their games in-house. They have been going for years and have a reputation for producing good, honest games which are both fun and educational.  All the games are fully tested by teachers and of course by children so they are totally safe and dependable.

Most of the games are aimed at the 3-6 year olds.  To an adult the games will inevitably seem somewhat simplistic but they really know that age group so I never have any hesitation about recommending them.  Obviously children develop at different rates so some children may not be able to follow the instructions at first but that doesn't seem to matter as they enjoy playing with the colourful cards.  As the child develops, it isn't long before they fully appreciate the game and they benefit from the educational aspects whilst enjoying themselves.

7 piece skittle set.  One wooden ball and six smiling fairies.

Fairies are about 8 cm tall.

Age suitability: 2 years +

Large, 48-piece wooden floor puzzle featuring Noah and his wife welcoming the animals onto the Ark.  Looks like the cat and the mouse on the roof are best of friends.

58 x 40 x 0.5 cm

Age suitability: 3 years +

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7 piece skittle set.  One wooden ball and six smiling pirates.

Pirates are about 8 cm tall.

Age suitability: 2 years +

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16 piece wooden puzzles showing Mother and Baby of various animals:  Horse and foal, cow and calf, duck and duckling, pig and piglet, rabbit and kit, sheep and lamb.

Each puzzle measures about 18 x 18 cm.

Age suitability: 2 years +

Super little five-piece wooden puzzle of a butterfly.  Ideal for little counters.

Made from responsibly sourced rubberwood in workshops in Sri Lanka following the 10 Principles of Fair Trade.

Age suitability: 10 months +

Lovely ten-piece, colourful wooden puzzle of an elephant, no doubt an Indian rather than an African one,

Made from responsibly sourced rubberwood in workshops in Sri Lanka following the 10 Principles of Fair Trade.

Age suitability: 3+

 

 

 

The Melissa and Doug sound puzzles sell well for us in the shop in Lyme Regis. They certainly bring a smile to those adults who can't resist trying them out.

There is a little light sensor underneath each piece.  So when a piece is lifted, the tune is played. The tune stops when the piece is replaced.  It takes two AAA batteries which are not included. Handy Off switch on the back.

On this puzzle, the farmer Old MacDonald starts off his tune then each animal adds their bit. Children and parents can, of course, sing along too. E-I-E-I-O

30 x 22 x 1.5 cm

Age suitability: 2+

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Lovely ten-piece, colourful wooden puzzle of a dinosaur, so ideal for us here on the Jurassic Coast.

Made from responsibly sourced rubberwood in workshops in Sri Lanka following the 10 Principles of Fair Trade.

Age suitability: 3+

 

 

 

Lovely ten-piece, colourful wooden puzzle.

Made from responsibly sourced rubberwood in workshops in Sri Lanka following the 10 Principles of Fair Trade.

Age suitability: 3+

 

28 chunky wooden dominoes in a sturdy wooden box with a sliding lid.

Storage box measures about 33 x 20 x 2.5 cm

Age suitability: 3 years +

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Large 15-piece jigsaw suitable for 3-6 year olds

62 x 42 cm, 24x16.5 in

Chunky cardboard pieces.

This games teaches children about different foods and ingredients.

Each player takes a chef's board.  The square cards showing ingredients and cooking utensils are spread face down on the table.  The first player picks a card.  If it matches a picture on the chef's board, the picture is placed on the matching item.  If not, it is returned face down to the table.  Once the player has filled their board, they then have to spin a plate on the spinner and finally  they have to spin a child on the spinner which signifies that the meal is 'cooked'.  The winner is the first to cook their meal.

2-5 players

Age suitability: 3-6 years

Orchard Toys is a Norfolk-based company designing and making their games in-house. They have been going for years and have a reputation for producing good, honest games which are both fun and educational.  All the games are fully tested by teachers and of course by children so they are totally safe and dependable.

Most of the games are aimed at the 3-6 year olds.  To an adult the games will inevitably seem somewhat simplistic but they really know that age group so I never have any hesitation about recommending them.  Obviously children develop at different rates so some children may not be able to follow the instructions at first but that doesn't seem to matter as they enjoy playing with the colourful cards.  As the child develops, it isn't long before they fully appreciate the game and they benefit from the educational aspects whilst enjoying themselves.