- Fast -paced spelling game
- Race against the sand-timer to spell out words
- Can be used in several ways to encourage literacy skills
- Suitable for ages 5 to 9
- Play as a game with 2 to 4 players, or see how many words you can make with your child
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Model Number5011863100528
Assembly RequiredNo
Batteries Required?No
Batteries Included?No
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An exciting , fast moving spelling game. The game consists of 17 word cards, which are put in a pile face down on the table, and 67 letter cards, also put face down in a separate pile. The first player turns over a word card, and then immediately turns over the sand timer.Then, as quickly as possible, they turn over the letter cards, one at a time, to try to spell out the word from their word card before the timer runs out. If they manage to do this, they keep their word, and try to complete another word with a new word card, in the same way, before the timer runs out. If they do not complete the word correctly, their unfinished word card and letters are passed to the next player, who resets the sand timer and proceeds as before. The winner is the player who has managed to complete the most words when the pile is used up. Aimed at 5 to 9 year-olds, children who are already reasonably confident at spelling will enjoy racing against the sand timer, while those who are a bit younger will soon gain more confidence. New readers will find that the game helps with letter recognition, and may enjoy just picking a word card and finding the correct letters in their own time, without the sand timer and other players. The box features an educational guide, showing how the game fits in with your child's education. The game is suitable for 2 to 4 players, and is made of durable, recycled board.
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57 of 57 people found the following review helpful
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I'm a big fan of Orchard toys/games as we have quite a few that are well played with however theres not much of a challenge in this one as it spells the word for you, you just have to copy it which is not what I bought it for.
Think we played it twice but its off to school fundraiser at christmas
Think we played it twice but its off to school fundraiser at christmas
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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I am a great fan of Orchard toys and have many of their products. But I have to say this is my least favourite of all the Orchard games that I own. Being a teacher I'm always on the lookout for games to use with the children and unfortunately this one is a little boring and time consuming. I also find that many children find the timer stressful. I rarely use this game now and it sits in the back of my cupboard.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This is a great game, which makes learning to form words fun. Our (just) 5-year old grandson is very keen to read and we wanted to foster his interest at this early stage, so bought this for his 5th birthday. Tremendous fun and very good value.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great first set of letters
I bought these for my nephew to help him learn to read. I encouraged him to read without the pictures, so tweaked the "game" a little, but it was fun, and we ended up building our... Read more
Published 4 months ago by S
Great for spelling
Great for kids learning to spell and can be adapted for different levels...keep letters turned right side up for young ones and face down for older children
Published 5 months ago by bmboston
Pass the word
Fantastic fun and educational, my daughters 9 and 11 love it. Escpecially good for my younger daughter who has learning difficulties really helps with her spelling of basic words. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Coolcat
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