Here's What To Do
Gather three items: two that match, and one that is very different. Examples:
- two blue blocks and one red stacking ring
- two spoons and one cup
- two white socks and one blue shoe
- two toy cars and one doll
Sit on the floor with me and let me play with the items. After a few minutes, hold up one of the duplicate objects and ask me to find the object that is the same.
When I select a matching object, celebrate! Put it next to the other object to show me how it matches.
Repeat with different sets of objects for as long as I'm interested in the game
Put PEER Into Action
Pause:
- Sit on the floor with me and give me a big hug before we begin.
Engage:
- "Which one is the same as this one?"
- "This is a white sock, can you find the other white sock?"
Encourage:
- I might not understand this game at first. I might need very big hints like you pointing to the matching object, or you handing me the matching object.
- When I make a match, celebrate big! Like: "You found the match! This blue block is the same as this blue block!"
Reflect:
- Was I able to make any matches successfully?
Not quite ready?
If I'm not able to make matches yet, try again in a few months. I might not be old enough to understand yet!
Ready for more?
Play a sorting game- place 3 different types of objects into a pile (like: toy cars, balls, and blocks) and see if I can sort them by type.
As your child masters this skill...
They will be able to match objects based on characteristics like shape, color, or type of object.