Match the Shapes

     I am a big fan of matching games. Kids truly enjoy playing games. I especially love it when children can learn from the games that they play. Today, I have a Shape Matching Game to share. I placed basic shapes on this set, so preschoolers can begin to recognize their shapes. My suggestion is to review the names of each shape, before starting the game. Make sure each child recites the name of each shape that they turn over, while playing the game. That way, they can all learn the names of each shape.

If you have never played a matching game, here are some real simple instructions to follow.
1) Lay out your cards face down.
2) Turn one card over, and  then pick another card to try to make a match.
3) If there is no match, turn the cards back over. (If there are multiple players, it's the next person's turn to play)
4) If a match has been made, the player gets another turn.
5) Repeat the same steps, until all of the matches have been made.

 If you would like to download this matching game set, please remember:
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*Please do not alter, resell, redistribute, or claim this printable as your own.
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Download the Shape Matching Game

Also, Teaching Blog Addict is turning two. As most of you know, I too am a blog author of TBA. I cannot believe that this amazing website will soon be turning 2.  To celebrate, there will be an ultimate freebie celebration on April 5th.

This celebration will give educators a chance to link up their freebies.TBA will be hosting multiple link parties for the following grade levels:

- Preschool and Kindergarten
- 1st and 2nd Grade
- 3rd and 4th Grade
- 5th and 6th Grade

This will be a celebration that no one will want to miss out on. 

Where is the...? Game

     The game, "Three Cups and a Ball" has been around for a long time. This game is actually a great way to help test your child's memory and concentration. Most kids find this game really fun, but I have switched it up a little. Instead of only providing one object under the cups, I have made sure that all of three cups had a different toy hidden underneath.
    For my game with Brooklee, I decided to use: a toy car, a small Minnie Mouse stamp, and a hair bow.

 

I then used the ancient rule: show the audience where the toys are hidden. That's what I did with Brooklee, I showed her where each toy had been placed.

 I then SLOWLY slid the cups across the table to put them out of order, without lifting the cups to reveal what was inside. I then asked Brooklee, "Where is the pink bow?" She then got to pick which cup, she had thought the pink bow was hiding under. She loved it, and asked to keep playing.

This game is really simple, and doesn't require any money... Because these are items that could be found throughout your home. I suggest trying it out with your child. If they don't grasp the concept just yet, keep trying. Remember, practice makes perfect!