Powered by AI
Home
Curriculum
Communities
Resources
Help
Ctrl+K
Home
📚
Curriculum
🎨
Kindergarten
🎯
Activities
Plants-animals-unit
Week3
Home-matching-game
Back to Activities
Home Matching Game
Habitats
20 minutes
Small groups of 4-6
Game
Learning Objective
Match animals and plants to their appropriate habitats
Materials Needed
Picture cards of local animals and plants
Habitat cards (beach, forest, garden, pond)
Game mat or floor space
Timer (optional)
Preparation
1
Create or gather picture cards of familiar local species
2
Make habitat cards with clear pictures
3
Practice the game yourself
4
Set up game area
Step-by-Step Instructions
1
Place habitat cards on the floor in different areas
2
Give each child animal/plant cards
3
Children take turns matching their cards to correct habitats
4
Discuss each choice: 'Why does the crab live at the beach?'
5
Celebrate correct matches and discuss incorrect ones gently
6
Play multiple rounds with different cards
Assessment
Can the child match most animals/plants to correct habitats?
Does the child give reasons for their choices?
Can the child learn from mistakes and improve?
Extensions
Play a 'memory' version where cards are turned face down
Create new cards with children's drawings
Make it a movement game: 'Fly like a bird to the forest'
Add more challenging species and habitats
Teaching Tips
Start with obvious matches, then add more challenging ones
Encourage peer helping and discussion
Make it fun, not stressful
Use local species children are familiar with
Back to All Activities
View More Activities
