slug in a jug (Orchard Slug In A Jug)

Member Name: juicy_lucy

Product:	Orchard Slug In A Jug
Date:	24/07/06 (105 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: encourages rhyming and cooperation.

Disadvantages: limited shelf life

Slug in ajug

I’m not a great fan of slugs, but I do think rhyming games are really beneficial for young children, and so have been encouraging some of the younger children in the school to play this game.

”What do I get?”

Inside the box, there are 40 rhyming picture cards which are approximately 6cm by 7cm, so just nice for little hands to hold.

On each card is a bright picture of (usually) commonly found, and instantly recognizable people, animals, actions and objects, eg cat, lamb, van, hug, cry.
Underneath each picture is the name of the action, person, animal or object, with the initial sound in one colour and the rhyming sound in a different colour. This makes it easy for children to recognize the sound they are actually listening for.

There are also paper instructions for two of the suggested games inside the box, with instructions for the third suggested game on the base of the box.

**How Do I Play It?**

The game includes suggestions for 3 games, all involving looking for rhymes and/or making sentences. I am not going to go through how to play each game, but I am going to say that they vary in complexity, but all 3 are simple enough for children to play without adult intervention once they have had the game explained to them.

The games all encourage children to communicate, to share and to play appropriately.They also require that they listen to instructions, and all the games link to the National Literacy Strategy. One of the games also requires to children to use their mathematical skills to score at the end of the game.



**Who Is It For?**

This is a game for 2 to 4 players.

The suggested age range is 5-10, but I would suggest at if you have the game, or similar, it’s worth introducing the concept of rhyming words to children at an even younger age. They do enjoy finding words which rhyme as it’s almost like a song.

**Price and Availability**

I bought this (along with other games) from www.orchardtoyscom, and it cost £6.00
**Other Relevant Products**

Also from Orchard Toys, these are some of the other game which all encourage the development of Literacy and language skills.

Sharon the Sheep £8.00
Pass The Word £8.00


**What I Thought**

Another useful game from one of my favourite producers of educational games and jigsaws.

The games can be bought online and also from some book shops, and I have seen them in Boots the chemist, so they are easily available, and best of all, not cost prohibitive.

Slug in A Jug is a fun game for children, and while they are learning about rhyming words, they enjoy the fact that they can make silly sentences. I have found that it encourages even quite reluctant children to play with words, so that they can make a sentence.

It encourages cooperation, and turn taking, which can be quite difficult for young children.

As with most of the Orchard Toys games, it is a good price and good quality, with the cards being plastic coated and able to withstand a lot of use.

Another useful resource, which if you don’t have, is worth taking the idea from, and playing your own game.

Thanks for reading.

Daniela xx

Summary: good game to encourage turn taking, and develop literacy skills