Visual memory game
This activity is aimed to encourage children to practice memory skills. It can also develop other brain functions, such as attention, concentration, focus and give space to critical thinking.
Before starting the activity, make sure the child knows the names of all the objects or toys which will be used. You can adapt the game according to the age and ability of the child by altering the number of objects shown and/or the time given to look at them.
How many of these items can you remember?
- Together with your child, find random objects from around the house like a pencil, an orange, keys, a toy etc. Get a tray or a large plate. Put different objects on the tray, then cover them with a towel or cloth. Tell the child that you have a number of objects on the tray and that you want him/her to remember as many items as possible. Encourage the child to look carefully at them for some time. Then take the tray away and ask the child to call out what he/she remembers.
What’s missing?
- Instead of asking the child to name the objects seen, take away one object, uncover the tray and ask the child to tell you what object was removed.
Look, cover and remember object sequences
- This game can also be played by showing the child a few objects on the tray for a few seconds. Cover the tray, put your hand under the towel or cloth and rearrange the objects. Now ask the child to place the objects into their original position. You can increase the challenge by using more objects.
Ms Rodianne K2.1
St Ignatius College, Patri Ġużè Delia, Siġġiewi Primary 