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Memory

(for ages 3+, requires adult help)

Ingredients:

  • Glue
  • 2 magazine pictures featuring each of the following emotions: happy, sad, angry, silly, scared, surprised, confused
  • Index cards or sturdy paper

Prep Time:

  • 30 minutes

Recipe for Fun!

Glue each magazine picture to one side of an index card. Make sure all cards are the same size. Put all of the cards picture side down. Have each child turn over 2 pictures. If they match emotions, the child can keep those pictures and look for two more. If they miss, the next child takes a turn. For younger children, leave all of the pictures face up and have them try to identify the two pictures of matching emotions.

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