AGES 3–5 · WITH A GROWN-UP

Matching Games for Preschoolers

Look closely, compare pictures and notice what belongs together. These matching games use large choices and gentle retries. A child can explore outlines, colours, pairs and patterns without scores or a countdown.

Explore together

  • Start with one shape or pair and name what you notice together.
  • Let your child try again without rushing to give the answer.
  • After playing, match safe everyday objects by shape or colour.
PICK A LITTLE ADVENTURE

More games to explore.

No scores. No rush.
Just a place to try things.

42 little games · 8 ways to explore

AGES 3–5 · TOGETHER
SHAPES & MATCHING

A shape for every space

A circle, a square… where do they belong?

10 rounds · stop anytime↗
AGES 3–5 · TOGETHER
MEMORY & NOTICING

Who’s hiding here?

Peek under the leaves and find a friend.

10 rounds · stop anytime↗
AGES 3–5 · TOGETHER
PATTERNS & THINKING

What comes next?

Follow the pattern. Find its missing piece.

10 rounds · stop anytime↗
AGES 3–5 · TOGETHER
MATCH & NOTICE

A home for everyone

Help each animal find a familiar home.

10 rounds · stop anytime↗
AGES 3–5 · TOGETHER
MATCH & NOTICE

Shape shadows

Look past the colour and notice the outline.

10 rounds · stop anytime↗
AGES 3–5 · TOGETHER
MATCH & NOTICE

Opposite little worlds

Find things that are different in a useful way.

10 rounds · stop anytime↗
AGES 3–5 · TOGETHER
MATCH & NOTICE

A colour treasure hunt

Find red, yellow, and blue in familiar things.

10 rounds · stop anytime↗
AGES 3–5 · TOGETHER
MATCH & NOTICE

One is a little different

Notice which friend is different from the others.

10 rounds · stop anytime↗
AGES 3–5 · TOGETHER
MATCH & NOTICE

Small, middle, big

Put three circles in order by their size.

10 rounds · stop anytime↗
AGES 3–5 · TOGETHER
MATCH & NOTICE

A tiny garden change

Look at two gardens. Find what changed.

10 rounds · stop anytime↗
THE BEST PART IS YOU

Little discoveries. Shared together.

Sit close, ask “What do you notice?”, and follow their curiosity.
Every game ends with an idea to try in the real world.

A note for grown-ups

Follow your child’s lead, stop whenever they wish, and leave time for sleep, movement, conversation, and physical play. Each game ends with a real-world activity. For children under 3, use physical games with a caregiver instead.

A SPACE FOR GROWN-UPS