Matching Pairs
Test your memory and learn about symmetry with our butterflies and moths matching pairs game
You will need:
- A print out of our matching pairs game cards
- Glue Stick
- Card
- Scissors
Step 1
Stick your print out cards on to thin cardboard.
Step 2
Cut each card out, and then cut along the lines of symmetry shown on each picture.
Step 3
Give the cards a shuffle and then place them face down on your playing surface, arranged in a grid.
Step 4
Players take turns to pick up two cards and look at the images. If they don't match, lay them face down back in their original spot.
Step 5
Players continue to take turns, keeping the pair of cards if a matching set is found. The winner has the most matching pairs when all the cards are gone.
Further learning
As a team, can the players divide their cards in to Moths and Butterflies? Have a discussion about symmetry. Where else in the natural world can we find this sort of symmetry? What about eggs, caterpillars, pupae? Can you complete our symmetrical butterfly worksheet?
