MATCH THIS
I've included the shape template I created to make my fabric swatch game shapes along with the basic directions. The first time my 4 year old granddaughter used them, she immediately became engrossed in the colors, patterns and character images that were tossed about the carpet. It didn't take her long to discover that the game challenge was not just matching single images like store bought card games, but seemed more like giant puzzle piece shapes that could be matched on both sides of each card! I created 20 different fabric card sets and it took her 30-45 minutes to complete the game, making it a perfect activity for Grandma's house on a rainy day.
This can also be used as a fun group party game for kids of all ages. Divide groups into several teams. Provide each team with an identical set of card pieces. The trick here is to mix the card sets up just enough so that all teams will have some of another team's game cards. It takes a while, but eventually the team members figure out that they need to pool their resources and cooperate with each other in order to complete the challenge!
You can right click and save the free template below to your computer.
Happy Matching, Everyone!