Object to Object Matching

Object to Object Matching
Language - Language Foundation
Level	Primary
Age	2 +
Prerequisites	Using a Mat
Materials	pairs of objects small basket

In this activity the child matches pairs of objects.

Presentation

1. Carry the basket to a mat. Place it in the upper right corner.

   

2. Remove all of the objects and place them randomly on the mat.

   

3. Select an object and place it in the upper left corner of the mat.

   

4. Select another object and hold it next to the first to see if they match.

   

5. If they do not match, place it below the first object.

   

6. If they do match, place the object next to the first.

   

7. Continue in the way until all of the objects have been matched.

   

Points of Interest

• The objects used in matching should be beautiful and interesting to entice the child to do the work.
• The objects should should be changed out regularly (perhaps once a month) to give the children incentive to do revisit the work.
• The objects can go along with a monthly theme or unit study.

Control of Error

• There are only two of each object.

Material