Memory Board Game
Parent and child create a homemade memory matching game using simple materials, then play together. The agent coaches the parent to observe the child's problem-solving strategies, rule-following, and collaborative play skills — building cognitive flexibility and executive function through game creation and play.
Opens a guided voice session in TogetherTime.
What you'll need
Clear workspace with cardstock paper, pencil, child-safe scissors, markers, and a small cup for tracing. Parent and child seated together comfortably. Can include one friend if available but not required.
How it works
- 1~45s
Let's start by creating our game pieces together. Show your child how to use the cup to trace circles on the cardstock — you'll need 14 circles total for 7 matching pairs. As your child helps trace or watches you trace, notice how they approaches this first step. Does your child understand we need pairs? Does they help count or organize the circles? Tell me what you observe about their problem-solving approach to setting up the game.
Watch for: Child uses tools and materials purposefully to create game pieces, showing understanding of the multi-step process.
- 2~60s
Now let's draw the matching pairs on our circles. Help your child choose simple shapes or drawings — hearts, circles, squares, suns — and create two of each. Once your pieces are ready, lay them face down and explain the memory game rules: take turns flipping two pieces to find matches. As you begin playing, watch how your child approaches the game. Does they remember where they saw certain pieces? Does they follow turn-taking rules? What strategies does they use to find matches?
Watch for: Child plays a simple board/card game with understanding of basic rules, turn-taking, and game objectives.
- 3~50s
Let's observe your child's problem-solving in action. If your child struggles to find matches, what does they do? Does they try to remember positions systematically? If they succeeds quickly, does they suggest making the game harder? You could even introduce a small challenge: 'What if we add two more pairs?' or 'Can you think of a different way to play with these pieces?' Watch how your child approaches these cognitive challenges.
Watch for: Child solves matching problems using systematic approaches, memory strategies, and adaptive thinking.