Description
This first counting game is an Orchard Toys classic!
The 24 cards are placed on the table, with spot sides uppermost. Throw the dice and then pick up a card with a matching number of spots on it. Turn the card over, and see how many little ladybirds are hiding on the leaf. Some leaves won’t have any ladybirds on them, and sometimes there won’t be any cards left with the same number of spots as on the die. At the end of the game, players have to count all their ladybirds, and the winner is the player with the most. Or you can make it even more exciting by waiting until all the cards have been picked up before turning them over to count the ladybirds. One player could also be nominated to count everybody’s ladybirds at the end.
As well as helping with counting and addition skills, this game also teaches observational and logic skills. It doesn’t take too long to play, so will hold a child’s attention throughout the game. The cards can also be used to play other games, such as ‘Snap’ or ‘Pairs’, or used for counting practice. The bright colours make this a visually appealing game, and the durable, recycled board with a wipe-clean finish means that the game will withstand plenty of use.
Orchard Toys Fun Learning Games encourage children to communicate, share and play together. This product has been designed to :
- Encourage observation
- Learn to count
- Link with early learning goals
Contents :24 Ladybird cards, 1 dice and instructions.
Age range: 3- 7 yrs / Box size: 14.2 x 19.3 x 5cm. 2-4 Players.