Orchard Toys First Times Tables Game
Introduce children to the concept of multiplication with this interactive pancake-flipping game from Orchard Toys. Designed to help children build confidence in their early math skills, this game transforms practice of the 2, 5, and 10 times tables into a fun, engaging activity for 2 to 4 players.
Key Features & Benefits
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Interactive Learning: Features a playful pancake-flipping mechanic where players flip pancakes to reveal multiplication answers for the 2, 5, and 10 times tables.
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Foundational Math: Helps children understand multiplication as grouping and sequencing, utilizing number lines for early exercises.
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Reinforces Skills: Encourages application of new math skills through a fun pancake-stacking race, reinforcing learning through repetition.
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Visual Aids: Includes number lines for each times table (2, 5, 10) to provide a visual representation of sequencing concepts.
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Educational Value: Develops multiplication skills, number and counting skills, and observation skills as players match spinner results to pancake toppings.
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Trusted Brand: Orchard Toys has been making educational games and jigsaws for nearly 50 years, emphasizing learning made fun.
What's Included
This Standard Edition set includes 34 items designed for educational play:
- 30 pancake boards
- 4 place setting boards
- 1 card spatula
- 1 spinner board
- 1 two-part plastic spinner
- 3 number line boards
- 1 instruction leaflet
Specifications
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Brand: Orchard Toys
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Product Type: Stacking & Balancing Game / Educational Game
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Minimum Age Recommendation: 5 Years (60 Months)
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Maximum Age Recommendation: 86 Years (Note: Recommended for ages 5+)
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Number of Players: 2-4
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Material: Cardboard
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Color: Multicolor
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Dimensions: 190 x 50 x 140mm (19 x 14 x 5 cm)
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Weight: 470g
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Language: English, Italian
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Special Features: Portable
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Safety Warning: Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts (Choking hazard).
How to Play
Players spin the spinner to determine which multiplication problem (represented by a pancake topping) they must solve. Once the answer is known, players use the spatula to flip the corresponding pancake board to check the result. The goal is to be the first to stack the correct number of pancakes on their place setting board.
This engaging game is an ideal educational gift for children aged 5 and up, perfectly blending hands-on play with essential multiplication practice.