Orchard Game - Match And Spell

Introduce children to the world of language and literacy with Match and Spell! This versatile game offers two engaging ways to play, catering to both guided and independent word building. In the first version, players match letter cards to their board to construct words, reinforcing letter shapes and sounds. As children gain confidence, they progress to reading the words aloud.

For a more challenging experience, players use the blank side of their boards to build words from picture prompts, honing sequencing, and spelling skills. Featuring friendly illustrations and simple gameplay that evolves with learning, Match and Spell is a top choice for language development. For continued learning, consider Match and Spell Next Steps, designed for children aged 5 and over. Ignite a love for language and literacy with this bestselling educational game!

Contents: 12 x double-sided 3 letter word boards, 8 x double-sided 4 letter word boards, 68 x letter cards, 1 x instruction leaflet

Suitable for ages 4+

Developmental Benefits

• Letter Recognition: Matching letter cards to the letters on the board helps children develop letter recognition skills, laying the foundation for reading and spelling.
• Phonemic Awareness: By associating letter shapes with sounds, children develop phonemic awareness, essential for decoding and understanding written language.
• Word Building: Constructing words from letter cards promotes word-building skills, helping children understand the structure and meaning of words.
• Sequencing Skills: Arranging letter cards in the correct order to form words enhances sequencing skills, vital for understanding the order of letters in words.
• Reading Skills: Progressing from matching letters to reading words aloud encourages early reading skills and fluency as children become more familiar with letter-sound correspondences.
• Spelling Skills: Using letter cards to spell words from picture prompts reinforces spelling skills and encourages accuracy in word formation.
• Cognitive Development: Engaging in gameplay that involves matching, sequencing, and problem-solving supports cognitive development, including memory, attention, and logical reasoning.
• Language Development: Exposure to letters, words, and picture prompts fosters language development, including vocabulary acquisition and comprehension.
• Fine Motor Skills: Handling and manipulating letter cards and placing them on the board promotes fine motor skills, including hand-eye coordination and finger dexterity.
• Social Interaction: Playing the game with others encourages social interaction, cooperation, and turn-taking, fostering important social skills.