Remember to play memory games with your kids!

The Sound Chain

Great for developing listening skills

• Everyone sits in a circle – the more players there are, the more difficult the game will be.
• The first player starts a pattern of finger clicks and/or claps (e.g. two claps and a click).
• The next player must do the same pattern and add another pattern
• The game goes on with each player repeating the entire pattern and adding a new one each time.
• The player makes a mistake is ‘out’ and the last player left wins.

The Shopping Game

Great for long car journeys

• The first player says, “I am going to the shops to buy …” (e.g. to buy some shoes).
• The next player repeats the phrase and adds another item to the list.
• The game continues with each player listing all the items and adding one more each time.
• You can also use different scenarios such as going on a picnic or on holiday.

The Tray Game

Great for visual memory skills

• Place 10-20 random small objects on a tray.
• Give your kids one minute to look at the items, then cover the tray with a blanket.
• Players write down as many things as they can remember.
• You can use things such as pens, different coloured crayons, coins, spoons, keys, toys etc.

4 benefits of memory games

Memory games are a great way to boost different aspects of a child’s development.

1. They help kids to learn about strategy
2. Memory games force them to think
3. They teach them concentration
4. These games can boost a child’s awareness and cognition

But the best thing about these games is that everyone can join in and your kids won’t even realise that this fun activity is learning!

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