Orchard Toys - Match & Spell Next Steps

Match & Spell Next Steps is the perfect progression from Orchard Toys' bestselling, award-winning Match and Spell. Designed for children aged 5 and over, this game helps develop more advanced reading and spelling skills by focusing on both sounds and blends. Players build familiar and more complex words, from simple ones like œMoth to more advanced words such as œBalloon, using colourful illustrations to help identify each word.

The game encourages children to break words down into individual sounds and then blend them together to say the whole word aloud. With 18 words included, it provides a solid foundation for phonics and spelling practice. For added challenge, once children become more confident, they can flip the boards over to use the blank side and test their skills further. Match & Spell Next Steps is an engaging way for children to progress their reading and spelling abilities in a fun and interactive way.

Players: 1-4

Contents: 18 x double-sided word boards, 78 x cards, 1 x instruction leaflet

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances phonics and spelling skills through sound and blend recognition
• Improves vocabulary and word-building abilities
• Encourages speaking skills as children say the words aloud
• Develops memory and concentration through engaging gameplay

Classroom & Play Ideas:

• Use the game to practice spelling common words and sounds in small groups
• Challenge children to create their own words using the letters and blends they've learned
• Play a "word race" where children try to build words as quickly as they can
• Encourage children to write down the words they build to reinforce spelling and handwriting skills

Age Range: 5 years and up