How to play Word Orchard
- Read the question on the board.
- Tap the apple with the right word.
- There is no timer, so take your time.
- Five right apples grow the next level of your orchard.
What your child learns
Among vocabulary games KS2 children can play, it is the gentlest: a word meaning game and an opposites game for KS2 with no timer. These are the KS2 skills it practises.
- Word meanings
- Synonyms
- Opposites (antonyms)
- Spelling
- Choosing words for a sentence
Real examples from the game:
Levels and difficulty
Each level is five apples, and the level is saved. The first four levels bring in one question type each, then all five mix.
Words climb through Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum and Diamond tiers, from a bank of 403 words.
Pip moves your child up when they are ready and eases off when they struggle. Each run is short and focused, so it fits before school or homework.
Every level, in the free Pip app
Word Orchard is free in the app, with every level and saved progress.
Tips for parents and teachers
- Word Orchard is calm, with no timer, so it suits a younger or anxious child.
- Ask your child to put the new word in their own sentence.
- Preparing for the 11+? Try Vocab Fishing for harder, exam-style words.
Word Orchard FAQs
Is Word Orchard free?+
Yes. Word Orchard is free in the Pip app, with every level, and the one-minute demo here is free too.
Can I play Word Orchard online?+
Yes, for one minute. Press Play above to try the demo in your browser with nothing to install, then carry on in the Pip app.
What age is Word Orchard for?+
Years 3 to 6, within KS2 (ages 7 to 11). The game adapts, so it suits a wide range of children.
Does Word Orchard work on iPad?+
Yes. The demo works in Safari on iPad, and the full game is in the Pip app for iPad, iPhone, Android and Fire tablets.
What are good vocabulary games for KS2?+
Games that ask for meanings, synonyms and opposites in context. Word Orchard covers all three at the child’s level.
What are opposites called in English?+
Antonyms. Words with the same meaning are synonyms.
More games like this
More english games in the arcade, plus free practice pages.
Word Tower FREE
Stack synonyms in order of strength before the tower wobbles over.
Homophone Heist PRO
Sneak to each laser gate and pick the homophone that fits the gap.
Word Alchemy PRO
Drop prefixes, base words and suffixes in the cauldron to brew new words.
Sentence Railway PRO
Load the word carriages in order and flip the points in time.
Bookmark the arcade
- On a computer: press Ctrl and D, or Cmd and D on a Mac.
- On iPad or iPhone: tap Share, then Add to Home Screen.
- On Android: tap the menu, then Add to Home screen.
