Match, Count & Learn
A colourful, hands-on learning activity using interactive felt boards to introduce numbers, letters, colours, fruits and early vocabulary. Children can remove, match and replace the individual pieces while exploring different concepts at their own pace.
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What do you do:
Choose one learning board to explore.
Remove a few pieces and spread them out.
Name the pictures, numbers or letters together.
Encourage your child to find where each piece belongs.
Talk about what they can see as they match the pieces.
Repeat with another board when ready.
What's Needed:
Interactive felt learning boards
Removable matching pieces
A flat floor or table space
How to Adapt
For younger toddlers: Focus on removing and replacing the pieces, naming simple pictures, colours and familiar objects. There is no need to introduce letters or numbers formally yet.
For older children: Introduce letter sounds, counting, number recognition and simple questions such as, “What begins with B?” or “Can you find number five?”
Make it more open-ended: Let your child choose the board and create their own games using the pieces — sorting, grouping, counting or using the pictures to inspire stories.
Benefits of the Activity
Supports early literacy and numeracy
Develops matching and recognition
Builds language and vocabulary
Strengthens fine motor skills
Encourages memory and concentration
Supports independent learning
