With a deck of matching pairs cards and just a few simple game rules you are set to help your child develop observational skills, visual discrimination, memory and concentration – to name just a few of the benefits of this great, first game.Ī memory matching game is a also a wonderful way to teach children important game playing skills such turn taking, and through regular game play with older role models young children will also learn how to be a gracious winner…and loser!ĭepending upon your choice of cards, memory matching games can also reinforce learning about a range of concepts such as colour recognition, letter names or sounds, counting, number recognition, alongside improved vocabulary and even reading skills.
What are the benefits of playing matching games with kids? Whether you call it Concentration or Memory, Matching Pairs or something else completely, playing a memory based matching game is one of the best first games to teach a young child, and this collection of 15 free, printable matching games for kids offers a great place to get started (see the complete list and download instructions at the bottom of this post).
