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Picture Recall

memory game for kids 6+

Look at a sheet full of pictures for a moment, then recall them.

Area
Memory
Age
age 6+
Duration
4-6 min

In short

In Picture Recall, your child looks at a sheet full of small pictures for a short time and then remembers what was on it and where. The activity suits school-age kids and has several levels that get harder one after another. It practices working memory, looking closely and comparing details.

What you need

  • Printouttemplate on A4

How to play

  1. Level 1, recall: show the sheet for 20 seconds, turn it over, your child names as many pictures as possible.
  2. Level 2, position: ask “where was the moon?” Your child points to the right cell.
  3. Level 3, what is missing: cover one cell, your child says which picture is missing.
  4. Level 4, rows: turn the sheet over, your child names the pictures in one row from left to right.

Make it harder

  • Show for less time, for example 10 seconds.
  • Recall all rows one after the other.
  • Cover two cells at once.

What your child practices

  • Working memory
  • Attention to detail
  • Comparing

Printable templates

Print the templates1 sheet, fits A4

How do you want to print?

How do you want to print?

There is 1 more sheet for this exercise in the printable pack.

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