Set up a disposable cups memory game for preschoolers for beginning math play. Little or no instruction is needed and setup is easy with just a few simple materials. While this game is easy enough for preschoolers, kids of all ages will have fun playing together!
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This disposable cups memory activity for preschoolers is a great option to have in your toolkit. Kids will love preparing the activity as much as they’ll love playing the game.
We generally reach for a pack of cards when we want to play a memory game. While card games like this Penguin Memory Game are fun, there are other options for memory games, like this one using small disposable cups.
Try this simple option for everyday play with your toddler or preschooler. The game challenges kids thinking and memory skills, and it’s easy to set up with everyday materials.
Memory game with recycled cups
I used two-ounce plastic cups purchased at the dollar store. You can easily substitute any plastic or paper cups you have on hand.
Choose options for game pieces that will fit beneath the cups, such as markers from a board game or small pieces from a construction set.
Turn the cups upside down on a tray with a game piece under each one.
Be sure to include matching pairs when you place the objects under the cups!
Lift one cup, then another, looking for a match.
If a player remembers where the other green one is, they have a match!
Do you remember where the yellow piece is?
The memory game is a go-to option when you need a quick and simple idea for play time. It’s a great boredom buster or quiet time play activity.
