If you are looking for some screen-free fun for your little one, you will love this farm animal matching game for toddlers! It’s quick to put together and a great quiet activity. You can even add some velcro and use it on the go for car rides or a trip to the store or doctor’s office. It’s a great way to steal a few minutes to work with an older sibling if you homeschool, or work on a chore while your toddler’s little hands and mind are busy! The farm animal matching game is a great opportunity to encourage language development by practicing animal names and sounds. It is appropriate for children about two and up, although some children might be ready to give it a try even earlier. Read on for the free printable toddler matching game and simple instructions for putting it together.
Materials Needed for the Farm Animal Matching Game:
You only need a few simple materials:
- the Animal Match printable (you can find it below)
- scissors or a paper cutter
- a laminator (if you want to laminate it – this is optional, but I highly recommend it if you are able to!)
How to Make Your Farm Animal Matching Game for Toddlers:
Making your farm animal matching game for toddlers is simple! All you have to do is:
- Print two copies of the Animal Match printable (below)
- Laminate both copies (optional)
- Cut out the animal squares on ONE sheet only. These will be your game cards. The other sheet will be your game board.
How to Play
Once your matching game is ready, it’s time to play!
- Lay out the board and cards and show them to your toddler.
- Hand him a card, the pig for example, and ask him if he can find the pig on the board. Ask him to put the pig card on the other pig.
- Guide him as much as he needs until he gets the idea. He’ll probably catch on pretty quickly, and be able to do the rest himself.
Free Printable Farm Animal Matching Game for Toddlers
You can do this activity with your toddler as a bonding and learning activity, or let him enjoy it on his own while you work with your other children, or get something else done! This is a great activity for the development of language, motor skills, visual memory, and pattern recognition. Let me know how you and your toddler like it!
Feel free to check out other matching games for toddlers and more joyful ways to learn with your little one!
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