When I rolled out the Easter toy I made for S's basket, I also mentioned I had a few more projects up my sleeve. So today I'm sharing a memory game I made for C's basket. To make these patterned bunnies, I used Photoshop and a few of the awesome (and free!) patterns over at Sprik Space. If you haven't been there yet, be sure to stop by and check out the whole series. There are 13 different patterns in 25 colorways, which is enough for all kinds of cool projects.
To make your own set of this memory game, just print out two copies of my template onto card stock and cut out the eggs.
I'm sure you all played this game as kids but here's a little recap just in case. Simply turn all the eggs over so the bunnies aren't visible. Each player takes a turn flipping over 2 eggs at a time. When a player gets 2 bunnies that match, they get to keep those eggs and take another turn. The game's over when all the eggs have been claimed and the player with the most eggs wins.
With younger kids you may want to start with a smaller number of cards (around 8 - 12 total vs. all 18). And for really little kids, leave the eggs right side up and just ask them to find the matching bunnies.
This game is a great way to work on color recognition and turn taking skills. Plus this Easter version is one more thing you can slip in the kiddos' baskets instead of candy. Speaking of which - I'll be revealing all the contents of S and C's candy-free Easter baskets soon!



























Oh my CUTENESS! I love it!! :) I'll be featuring this on the Sprik Space FB page tonight.
ReplyDeleteI am putting together a easter matching too...thanks for this one.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this lovely game !
ReplyDeleteLove this...thank you!!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure guys, hope it brings lots of enjoyment to your little ones. Be sure to stop by on Monday when I reveal my entire "creative play" Easter basket :)
ReplyDeleteHi! Loved this post. I included it in my weekly round-up. Thanks for always having such great material and creative ideas.
ReplyDeleteCute idea! Thanks for sharing the printable! I'm featuring this on my blog this week. little-inspirations.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteLove this! But I can't get the download to work?
ReplyDeleteHi,
ReplyDeleteJust checked the link and it's working for me - let me know if you're still having trouble!
Just saw these on Crafty Crow, so delighted to have found your blog, it is super! Heading on over to Sprik Space now, thanks so much for the link! :)
ReplyDeleteHi, I really love this idea. My granddaughter is coming next week and she loves making things like this. I had to request permission to use the template. I hoping you will grant my request.
ReplyDeleteThank you,
Angela
Hi Angela,
DeleteI'm having trouble figuring out the share setting on google docs so I'm converting all my printables to .pdfs and changing the links. Try the link above again - you should be able to print now!
Adorable! Will be adding these to my kiddo's Easter stuff. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteMy son loves memory and I can't wait to put these in his and his cousin's Easter baskets next weekend! Thanks!
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