Christmas is almost here, can you believe it? We took out all our Christmas decorations and ornaments already and decided to have some fun with while learning this December at the same time with this Christmas memory game. This Christmas ornaments game is fun for toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and first grade students who are working on their memory skills.
Christmas Memory Game
We used the small picture ornaments and a mini stocking for our memory game. These picture ornaments are perfect for this game because it is clear and simple pictures. With younger kids you can first discuss the names of the pictures and work in a vocabulary lesson too;)
Place all the ornaments in the stocking. Take only a few- start with 3, out and place it on the table so that the players can see it. The players can take turns picking out without looking, this way it makes the game more interactive and adds excitement too.
Keep the ornaments visible for a few seconds(the time will depend on the age of the children), then hide at under the stocking.
Older kids: each can have a pencil and paper and write down what they remember seeing. For example- A gift, mitten and house.
Younger kids: they can simply tell you what they saw or draw it. Or, if you have more than one set of these ornaments, they can pack out the ones they remember seeing.
If the players remembered 3 items, move onto 4. Increase the number of ornaments if they find it easy enough, if not, keep with that number for a few rounds.
This game can also be played at a Christmas party- I bet even adults will enjoy it!
A fun memory game to play using Christmas ornaments you already have!
Fun, simple Christmas Ornaments Memory Game is a great way to help kids work on their memory with a fun Christmas twist. No fancy materials needed!
Nadia is South African mom to two littlies, a former preschool teacher and currently working as a reading therapist at a remedial school. She blogs over at teach-me-mommy.com about easy and playful activities inspiring you to be your child's first teacher.
