One of the happiest life of being a kid is during playtime. It is nice and fun to play different games where you can explore and discover many things. Some games can give fun for kids but some help them to enhance their thinking skills. Memory games for kids are fun and challenging.

According to the article raisingchildren.net.au, “mentioned that In this memory game, your child tries to remember objects you’ve hidden under a cloth. When you reveal the objects at the end of the round, your child gets instant feedback on how they’re remembering. It’s rewarding and can be a little bit frustrating, which encourages your child to try again.”

Memory games for kids can develop from ages 3-6 years of old, this game can help kids develop their thinking skills and attention. Their persistence to get the things like the object they like to play. Kids at this game will be challenge to familiar to those objects they like to get.

How to play this memory game with kids

1. Spread the objects out on the tray and cover them with the cloth.
2. Set the timer for one minute. You can adjust the time to be longer or shorter – just do what works best for you and your child.
3. When your learner is ready, remove the cloth and give your child one minute to look at the tray and memorize the items.
4. When the time is up, cover the items with a cloth.
5. Ask your learner to name the items or write them down if they can.
6. Uncover the items again and let your child see which ones they remembered and which ones they forgot.
7. Count how many items your child remembered.
8. Repeat the game. This time your child can time you, and see how many items you can remember.

Assessment: Group kids into three groups compose of five members. Let them familiarize to the name of each items in Tagalog names. After the time stop. They will recite all they remember.

Study the Tagalog name of those things. Use your memory to remember all 10 items. I will memorize those items.

What is the importance of having a good memory? And what is the disadvantages of having a bad memory? Make one situation you encounter good and bad memory.