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What's Missing Tray

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What's Missing Tray

Description

You set out a few familiar objects on a tray, your child looks at them, then closes their eyes while you take one away. They open their eyes and name what is missing. A short, playful memory game.

What to prep

  • tray
  • small_objects
Cost: FreeBest time: Anytime

Play guide

  1. 1Put a small number of familiar objects on a tray (start with three or four for younger children, more for older).
  2. 2Name each object together and give your child a moment to look them over.
  3. 3Ask them to close their eyes or turn around. Quietly remove one object and hide it.
  4. 4Ask them to look again and tell you which one is gone.
  5. 5Show them the missing object, put it back, and play again with a different one.