Shopping List
I think I must have, over the years, either bought or played almost every game from Orchard Toys. This was one of the first ones I bought, and I like it because it's a memory game, and also because it relates to something most children understand…shopping.
**What do I get?**
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Advantages: Relates to children's own experiences Disadvantages: none
...played almost every game from Orchard Toys. This was one of the first ones I bought, and I like it because it's a memory game, and also because it relates to something most children understand…shopping.
**What do I get?**
As with any of the Orchard Toys games, the instructions are written on the base of the box, so no stray bits of paper inside the box just ready to be lost or torn.
There are 4 "shopping ... ...obtained from:
Orchard Toys
Formlend Ltd.,
Keyworth
Nottingham
They can also be bought online at www.orchardtoys.co.ukme
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Shopping List
I think I must have, over the years, either bought or played almost every game from Orchard Toys. This was one of the first ones I bought, and I like it because it's a memory game, and also because it relates to something most children understand…shopping.
**What do I get?**
As with any of the Orchard Toys games, the instructions are written on the base of the box, so no stray bits of paper inside the box just ready to be lost or torn.
There are 4 "shopping trolleys" which are actually 4 sturdy thick water proof cards with a picture of a shopping trolley on each. Each shopping trolley is divided into 8, which s ready to put the food cards into.
There are 3 food cards with a picture of a different food item on ach. These are easily recognizable, and on the whole, items children would know and recognize eg cereal, toothpaste (not a food item I know), lemons, eggs etc
There are also 4 shopping lists, with 8 items on each list, each item being listed ad shown in written and pictorial form. This helps children who can't yet read match the correct item to that shown on their shopping list.
**How To Play the Game**
The instructions are simply written and the game is really easy to play.
The object of the game is, not surprisingly, to fill your trolley with the items written on your shopping list.
Once each player has a trolley and a shopping list they sread the cards face down on the table.
Once this is done, it basically becomes a memory game whereby players turn over a card at a time and if it matches something on their shopping list, they keep the item and put it n their trolley. If it doesn't match, they show the card to the other players and place it face down again on the table**Who is it for…**
It is suggested that it is suitable for children aged 3-7 years, which is probably an appropriate indication.
**Price and Availability**
The game costs #6.00
I bought this game from the catalogue which can be obtained from:
Orchard Toys Formlend Ltd., Keyworth Nottingham
They can also be bought online at www.orchardtoys.co.ukme
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I buy a lot of games from this company, and as ever, this lived up to my expectations. The game is well made and age appropriate and links well with the requirements of the National Curriculum.
The cards are plastic coated and so can withstand alot of use and I especially like the fact that the instructions can't be lost.
As memory games go, I do like this one because it links well with children's own experiences. Little Miss has added her own cards t the pack and we have mad our own shopping lists, depending on what she has seen bought at the supermarket. The idea of shopping is something children can relate to, and as such, the game will have a longer "shelf life" because it's not seasonal.
I usually play memory games with children from a very young age because it encourages the skills of turn taking, communication and other interactive skills.
The game has a bit of a twist compared to other memory games in that only on, and not two cards is turned over at a time. This does make it easier for very young children to remember the card which has been turned over. The fact that children actually fill up their trolley allows them to actually see who is winning, and allows them to count how any items they will then need to completely fill their own trolley. So, as well as the suggested memory activity, it's good to enourage number skills such as "how many more?". We also add prices to some of the groceries and add up total costs of trolleys and shopping lists
So, a good game, and one which is hard wearing and durable and good for a number of different activities Thanks for reading
Advantages: easy to play and educational Disadvantages: none
...a lovely simple game from Orchard Toys which is both enjoyable and educational at the same time! Most little children are also used to being wheeled around sainsburys or Tesco with Mum or Dad, so this game can relate to very real experiences for them!
Shopping List arrives as quite a small box which contains four cards with pictures of shopping trolleys on them, four cards containing shopping lists and thirty two items to put in the trolleys. The ... ...to four) has a shopping trolley and a shopping list, and the aim is to be the first person to fill your trolley with the items on your list. The way you do this is by spreading out all the individual shopping items face down and then taking turns to pick them up. When you pick up an item you see whether it is on your shopping list - if it is it goes in your trolley, and if it is not, it goes face down again with all the other shopping items. If you ...
kingfisher111 01.05.2007
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Advantages: Educational, fun, good quality, affordable Disadvantages: None
...you it is made by Orchard toys, who I had previously never heard of and it states the age range is for 3-7. The directions are on the back of the box, read on for those, along with an educational guide which states: Orchard Toys Fun Learning Games encourage children to communicate, share and play together. This product has been designed to: Encourage observation
Develop personal and social skills
Link with Early Learning Goals and National Curriculum ... ...There are many other Orchard games which I will be searching for this year, I think they make ideal presents, good quality, good fun, educational and affordable. I know they are avaliable in Boots and Tescos, and a quick search on the internet brought up many mail order sites which stock them. Have fun! ...
watkins11 20.10.2007
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Orchard Toys Shopping List Fun Learning Game
Advantages: well made, simple to play and fun Disadvantages: none
...was a game manufactured by Orchard Toys, called Shopping List.
It proved an instant hit and was such a simple idea that I thought I’d share it with you!
Shopping List is a game for 2 – 4 players ideally aged between 3 and 7 years. The object of the game is to be the first one to fill up your ‘shopping trolley’.
Each player takes a shopping trolley board and another card with a list of shopping on it. Then the 32 tiles with the pictures of the ... ...all the way home.
Orchard Toys are a company who have been making games, puzzles and educational aids for children for about 30 years. They have educational advisers who are involved at the development stage and they manufacture their products in the UK. Shopping List is one of their best sellers and they also sell an ‘add-on’ pack with 2 extra sets of shopping ‘trolleys’, lists and 16 extra tiles. It has won a ‘Best Toy’ Award from Yoplait/PetitFilous ...
sdwill 19.06.2002
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Advantages: Fun, educational, easy to play, not too many pieces Disadvantages: None
Shopping List from Orchard Toys was one of the great successes from our family Christmas.
My 2 oldest children aged 7 and 4 both got an Orchard Toys game for Christmas 2007. The older child a girl got Tummy Ache, and the younger a boy got Shopping List. We were first introduced to Orchard Toys by my 4 year old's nursery school. They provide Story Sacks for the children to take home, a large number of the Story Sacks contain a game from Orchard Toys. ... ...I couldn't agree more.
Shopping List, cost me around £4.99 from Smyth's Toys. It is a memory game aimed at 3-7 year olds, and for 2-4 players. The box is quite small but is brightly coloured and pleasing to look at. The game contains 4 shopping trolleys (cardboard), 4 shopping lists (a bit like colourful menu cards, cardboard), there are also 32 item cards, and a set of instructions. There are not too many pieces and they are just the right size ...
lorna_call 25.03.2008
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Ciao members have rated this review on average: very helpful Review of Orchard Toys Shopping List Fun Learning Game
Advantages: Learning is actualy fun! Disadvantages: The item cards are easy to loose
Shopping List from Orchard Toys
What is shopping list? -----------------------------------
Shopping list is a great little game for ages 3-7 suitable for 2-4 players, It comes in a small rectangular box with a picture on the front of two people shopping and lots of food in there trolly.
Inside the box there is:
4x wipe clean trolleys 4x wipe clean shopping lists
32 item cards one of the other good things is that the instructions are printed ... ...A bit more about Orchard Toys ------------------------------------------
Orchard Toys are a company who make an extensive range of award winning games, jigsawas and activities which have been designed with care to make learning fun. Orchard Toys have been making toys for over 30 years (tho i only discovered them recently lol).
Orchard Toys products are made from durable recycled board and have a wipe-clean finish which i think is a great plus for ...
mummykat1 26.05.2006
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