Games For Schools & After School Clubs
Educational games are a fantastic way to teach children specific skills or knowledge while ensuring they have fun. These games come in various forms, including board games and outdoor games, catering to different age groups and learning styles Our unique selection of games are extremely popular with schools, after-school clubs and children's groups. We have a great range of robust games that are designed specifically for schools and public environments, interesting strategy games that are effective at keeping the children engrossed during wet play and fascinating historical games that tie in beautifully with the curriculum, such as Ancient Egypt & Greece, the Romans and the Vikings.
Games for school playing fields and school halls
Outdoor games and sports, in particular, help children develop physical skills, including hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. These activities also promote physical activity, balance, and coordination, making them ideal for both school activities and informal playtime. Our quality outdoor Table Tennis table that can be screwed to the ground is a massive favourite with schools. Giant Connect 4 and our whole range of Giant game are popular with after-school clubs and for wet play. We've also found that schools are increasingly interested in our more unusual traditional games such as Bat and Trap. Active games that have been played in England for centuries and which continue to generate enthusiasm...
Ancient, historical & regional games
Board games are a great for encouraging children to get involved with topic work that can otherwise seem a bit dry. Here you will find a great range of traditional games categorised by the era and region they originated in. We have games from the Romans, the ancient Greeks, the Victorian era and the middle ages, not to mention Ur - the oldest board game in the world... Historical, strategic, fascinating and great fun!
Fair Games - Fetes & Fundraising
We have a great array of games for Fayres and fund-raising events. Follow the link to see our full fair games portfolio.
Cultural / Ethnic Games
To support the fashionable multi-cultural agenda, we have genuine ethnic games that will support studies of areas of the world such as Africa, China, Canada, Japan, Nepal, and India plus games specifically linked to the Welsh and Irish nations.
Strategy & Logic games for schools
Of course, there is no substitute for a good solid thinking game. We have an excellent range of interesting strategy games that will enhance logic and reasoning.
Table top games for schools
A diverse range of table games that will enhance wet play, fantastic entertainment for children's clubs etc.
Building & Construction Toys
Building blocks and construction planks are particularly popular with younger children in nurseries, pre-schools and primary schools. These are beneficial to the child's development as they encourage creativity, help with hand-eye coordination skills and logical reasoning. They are also often designed to develop children's attention and concentration.
Benefits of using Games in Education Incorporating games into education offers a variety of benefits for children. Different games offer different benefits. Games such as Go and Chess are considered to be some of the most complex games and they can enhance cognitive skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making. Games like Scrabble and Boggle are excellent for improving vocabulary skills and can be used in the English classes. Other board games can help to build essential skills like communication, teamwork and time management. By adding games to the curriculum, you can make learning fun and engaging, boosting students’ motivation and participation in the classroom.