Memory Matching Game - Pets

Support early years learning through engaging play with the Memory Matching Game - Pets from Akros, a trusted educational resources brand. This beautifully designed game encourages young learners aged 2 years and over to develop essential cognitive skills through memory-based gameplay using realistic images of familiar animals. The large format cards make it ideal for small hands and easy group play, making it a perfect addition to any early learning classroom or childcare centre.

Children will strengthen their concentration and memory as they try to find and match pairs of pet images. The vibrant photographs not only capture attention but also spark conversation, helping to build expressive language and social skills. With 34 durable cards included, this game offers multiple ways to play and explore foundational concepts in a fun and meaningful way.

Educational Benefits:

• Enhances visual and spatial memory through engaging matching tasks.
• Encourages language development and vocabulary expansion with real-world imagery.
• Promotes turn-taking and cooperative play, supporting social interaction.
• Supports categorisation and logical thinking by identifying similarities and relationships.

Classroom Ideas:

• Use as a language prompt by encouraging children to name the pets and describe their characteristics.
• Group images by pet type, habitat, or size to support classification and early science concepts.
• Play in pairs or small groups to practise sharing and turn-taking.
• Create storytelling sessions using matched pairs as inspiration for imaginative narratives.

Safety & Information:

• Recommended age: 2+ years
• Card size: 9 (L) x 9 (H) x 0.2 (W) cm (approx.)
• Set includes: 34 durable, wipe-clean cards
• Made from safe, non-toxic materials suitable for early childhood environments