Your Child Will Learn
Use working memory to match images that are the same
Here’s What to Do
- Ask your child to create multiple sets of 2 drawings that are the same image on small squares of paper (we suggest at least 4-6 sets)
- Suggested Drawings: shapes, lines, letters, numbers, colors, animals, foods
- Once all the drawings are complete, turn them over to the blank side and mix them up to play the game of concentration
- When your child turns over 2 drawings that are the same, that’s a win! When your child turns over 2 drawings that are not the same, they must turn them back over and keep turning until they find a match.
Put PEER Into Action
PAUSE
- Find a quiet space, free of distractions with an area or surface for you and your child to play at eye-level
ENGAGE
- Say to your child, “Let’s make our own game because you are a creative artist and I like your drawings”
- Explain the concept of the game to your child and create an example of 2 drawings that match
ENCOURAGE
- Your child’s drawings may not match or look similar, so encourage them to use the same colors or work together to add other noticeable details
REFLECT
- Ask your child, “concentration is a tricky game, what did you do to remember a match”?
Not Quite Ready
Play with just 2-3 sets of matching drawings
Ready for More
Create concentration games with specific themes, like things in nature, transportation, parts of plants and flowers, planets
As Your Child Masters This Skill
They will show that they are keeping track of information to remember similarities and differences
Time to Complete
15-20 minutes
Materials Needed
Paper, scissors, drawing and coloring materials (pencils, crayons, markers, colored pencils)