The ability to match is a fundamental skill to many concepts. It is also essential to language development when a child is learning to read or write. In this printable, your child will learn to attend to the details of each farm animal by comparing their different features.
What is it
Identical and non-identical pictures of farm animals
Matching worksheets
Animal cut outs to paste in farm scene
Teaching Objectives
Develop matching skills which is a prerequisite to learning other skills
Increase attention to detail
How to use
Print 2 copies of the same set of animal picture cards to introduce identical matching
Lay 3 different animal cards out in front of your child
Pass 1 matching animal card to your child and give instruction “Find same” or “Where’s this animal?”
Once he is consistent with matching cards, try matching his favourite animal figurines to the cards
Teaching tips
Make sure your child is paying attention and looking before giving him the card to match
Be encouraging! Help your child out as much as possible if he is struggling
Put the cards on paper plates as a clearer indication as to where he should place the matching card
Make it fun by turning it into a game of treasure hunt or hide and seek!
Praise your child for good effort i.e. “I like you looking at the cards!”
Embed more learning opportunities
Receptive language: Point to the (animal), Where is your pencil, Get the ruler
Expressive language: What animal is this?
Fine motor skills: Cutting along the lines, holding a ruler
General knowledge: Which animal lives in a sty? Which animal lives in a stable?
School Readiness: How many ducks are there?
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