Inspired by my previous post about matching and language development, I created an autumn- and Halloween-themed packet of materials that targets matching. It is recommended for Preschool kiddos and is available for purchase HERE.
Let’s Water the Sponge!
Here is what is included:
1.) Hide N’ Seek (x2).
In this kind of task, your child will be asked to find various items in a busy picture scene. Looking at these types of pictures will allow your child to apply and generalize his matching skills to a more realistic environment. The great thing about this task is that your child does not have to be able to read to do it!
2.) Spot the Differences (x2).
This type of matching hones in on visual discrimination skills. Your child will look at two pictures and identify what is the same in each picture versus what is different in each picture. For instance, maybe an owl is wearing a red hat in one picture, and in the other picture, he is wearing an orange hat. Take time to talk with your child about the visual similarities and differences in order to build his language skills.
3.) Patterns (x4).
There are two different types of pattern tasks. In one, your child is asked to match patterns from the left-hand-column with patterns in the right-hand-column. This type of matching task allows your child to practice sequencing and decoding from left-to-right, which will aid your child with reading.
In the second kind of task, your child is asked to find the picture that comes next in the pattern when given three options. This kind of task reinforces what a pattern is and helps you understand whether or not your child grasps the concept of a pattern.
4.) Memory Matching (x32).
This game is an oldie but a goodie! Print out the pictures and choose some or all of the matches, shuffle the deck and turn them upside-down on a flat surface. Take turns turning over two cards at a time in order to find matching pairs. If you get a match, take another turn – whoever finds the most matches wins!
Be sure to PURCHASE YOUR COPY today! If you have questions or comments, feel free to let me know!
