Pairing Cards

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Age

3-6

Materials

Collection of 6 to 8 pairs of pictures of animals or plants, belonging to the same group:

  • Fish
  • Amphibians
  • Reptiles
  • Birds
  • Mammals
  • Vegetables
  • Flowers

The set of pictures should be mounted on white card with a dot of specified color on the reverse side, i.e. blue for bird, green for vegetables, ... etc.


Preparation


Presentation

  1. Directress laid the first set of cards in a row on the floor mat.
  2. She then shows the child how to pair them, naming them as she lays them out.


Control Of Error

Color-coding on the reverse of the cards.

Points Of Interest


Purpose

  • Introduce a simple pairing exercise.
  • Prepare the child for future exercises in the classification of animal and plant kingdoms.
  • Expand the child's vocabulary.
  • Refine the child's power of observation.
  • Extend visual memory.


Variation


Handouts/Attachment