While it may officially be summer, the weather certainly isn’t reflecting it, so if your kids are indoors, you’ll probably need all the supplies you can find to keep them entertained.
Orchard Toys have fantastic games and jigsaw puzzles that will keep children occupied for hours. They are suitable from ages 18 months to 12 years, and are not only educational, but are also great fun. They are made from 100% recycled board and have wipeable surfaces so are really easy to keep clean. There are over 100 products to choose from on their website, so you are spoilt for choice.
Here are some of our favourites:
Rhyme Robber: This fun, interactive game requires children to use their observation and problem-solving skills to identify sets of rhyming words cards. Players can ‘steal’ cards from one another’s ‘swag bag’ if it rhymes with their own cards. £9.50
Dinosaur Race: This is wonderfully innovative game with lovely details in the design. The game is based around a sports track that players must race their dinosaurs around. The winner picks up a medal and to celebrate with an awards ceremony, there is a fun little podium. £11.75
Rocket Game: This is a great game where players blast into space and collect as many loop-the-loops as possible. At the end of the game the player with the most loops wins. Simple but great for developing basic counting and matching skills. £7.50
Giant Road Jigsaw: Jigsaws are a fantastically simple way to keep young children entertained and if they like cars, then they’ll love this. This 24 piece jigsaw allows children to create their own road layouts with multiple combinations, so it’s a puzzle they can do over and over again. Suitable for 3-8 and is £13.95.
Post the Most: This is a brilliant family game, suitable for 2 – 4 players. Players have to hurry around the island delivering their post, but must be careful of the rickety bridge and flock of sheep. Whoever gets back to the post office first wins. Simple and fun! £15.95
To check out more games available from Orchard Toys, or to purchase one of the games above, visit www.orchardtoys.com
