Farmyard Heads and Tails
For very young children aged 18 months and over, Farmyard Heads and Tails is a really simple game which toddlers can enjoy on their own or with other players.
Featuring twelve colourful farm characters and objects to match, the game encourages observational and memory skills whilst introducing very young children to the concept of turn taking! The large, wipe clean cards are ideal for little hands.
Levels of Play
Very young children can start off by playing as a simple matching pairs activity with the big, chunky cards.
Twelve Matching PairsChildren can keep matching up the cards until they have found all 12 friendly farmyard pairs.
First GameAs children develop in confidence and ability, they can play as a more challenging memory game by turning all the cards face down and matching the pairs.
Award Winning Game
Mother & Baby Bronze 2017
We were delighted to win this prestigious award for Farmyard Heads and Tails, which has been given the seal of approval from both parents and children!
Early Years Excellence 5*This game won the highest accolade in the First Games category of the Early Years Excellence Awards. These recognise products which are perfect for learning and development in a nursery and childcare setting.
Educational Benefits
Farmyard Heads and Tails can begin as a fun pairs activity before developing into a first game.
Encourages Observational SkillsYoung children will love the bold and colourful illustrations which feature friendly farmyard characters. Children can be prompted to say the words out loud as they spot the different characters!
Develops Hand Eye CoordinationAs children grip the large chunky pieces and place them together to create an image, they will be developing their hand eye coordination skills.
About Orchard Toys
Orchard Toys have been making educational games and jigsaws in Britain for nearly 50 years. The emphasis is on ‘learning made fun’, meaning parents can benefit from our trusted educational values whilst children will have so much fun they’ll want to play time and time again!
We are passionate about producing high-quality products with minimal impact on our environment. All our games and jigsaws are made from recycled board and paper from sustainable sources. Sturdy, wipe-clean game and puzzle boards mean our products will stand the test of time against wear and tear and messy hands, ensuring they can be passed down through generations.
FARMYARD FUN: An award-winning farmyard matching game in which children learn how things are alike and different. Simply match all the character’s heads with their tails to win.
AGE APPROPRIATE: A family favourite, each large and colourful character card is instantly recognisable. The perfect memory card game or matching activity for children aged 18 months and up. For 1 to 4 players.
SUSTAINABLE: Our matching & pairing card games are FSC certified, with each of the chunky cards crafted from recycled board and paper. Designed to be picked up by messy little hands, the cards easily wipe clean, ready for next time.
DEVELOP SKILLS: Our matching pairs game delivers the perfect balance of educational benefits and play. It encourages observational and memory skills and hand-eye coordination whilst introducing the concept of taking turns.
FRIENDLY FARM ANIMALS: 12 familiar characters and objects are split over 24 cards in this toddler matching game. The illustrated cards depict a cow, chicken, goat, duck, tractor, pig and farmer.
MEMORY GAMES FOR KIDS: The simple matching activity can be adapted into a memory game as the child grows in confidence and ability. When they’re ready, try turning all the cards face down and flipping them up one by one to find the pairs.
ORCHARD TOYS: We’ve been making educational games and jigsaw puzzles for kids for over 50 years. Trusted by parents, schools, and childcare settings, our high quality products will stand the test of time for generations to come.
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