Memory Match Game for Kids
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- Ages
- 3–10
- School years
- KG1–Basic 5
- Skills
- Working memory, Concentration and focus, Visual recognition
- Time
- 2–5 minutes a round
- Cost
- Free, no sign-up
- Updated
For grown-upsMemory Match is a free online matching pairs game that builds concentration and memory, with fun themes including animals, space, words and maths.
In Ghana, Memory Match suits children in KG1 to Basic 5. School years and levels on this page follow Ghanaian schools.
How to play Memory Match
- Choose a theme and the number of cards.
- Tap a card to flip it, then tap another.
- If they match, they stay face up. If not, they flip back, so remember where they were!
- Find all the pairs in as few moves as possible.
What your child learns
- Working memory
- Concentration and focus
- Visual recognition
- Word–picture and sum–answer matching (Words and Maths themes)
About Memory Match
Matching games are a classic way to build working memory, the brain’s “sticky note” that children use to follow instructions, do mental maths and read.
The Words theme matches words to pictures for early readers, and the Maths theme matches addition sums to their answers.
| School year | Suggested level |
|---|---|
| KG1 | 8 cards, Animals |
| KG2 | 12 cards |
| Basic 1 | 12 cards, Words theme |
| Basic 2 | 16 cards, Maths theme |
| Basic 3 | 20 cards |
| Basic 4 | 20 cards |
| Basic 5 | 20 cards |
Move up a level after getting three stars two or three times in a row.
Leaderboard
Full leaderboardPlay a round to get on the board! Create a free account to save your scores.
Matching worksheets
Practise away from the screen too: free worksheets with answer keys that match this game.
Frequently asked questions
What age is Memory Match for?
Ages 3 and up. Start with 8 cards for young children and work up to 20.
How is my score calculated?
The fewer moves you take to find every pair, the more stars and points you earn.
Is it free?
Yes, completely free with no sign-up.
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