How to Make Your Own Fun Memory Game For Children

Want to make your own fun memory game to play with your kids or give as a gift? You’re in the right article. The good thing is that there is no right or wrong way to make this game because you choose what pictures you want to use for your cards.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Blank White Paper
• Pen/Pencil/Marker/Crayons
• Scissors
• Computer W/Printer (Optional)
• Stencils

1. First decide what kinds of pictures you want to use for your memory game (your own drawings: cat, dog, fish, house, etc.)(Print your own pictures from your computer using family photos or pictures you uploaded from the Internet: favorite cartoon character, different kinds & colors of cars, etc.)

2. Next, take your blank piece of white paper & fold it 3 times starting by folding the paper in half, from top to bottom, then in half again from side to side & last in half from top to bottom again.

3. Now unfold your paper to reveal the lines so that you can draw in your own pictures. After unfolding your paper, you should end up with 8 boxes to draw in. Make sure to do the same for the other piece of paper & draw the exact same pictures as best as you can so that you end up with a copy of your pictures.

4. You can do as many cards as you like, just make sure you have two of the same picture for every picture you have.

5. Now cut your cards out & shuffle them to mix up the cards.

6. It’s time to gather your players & place the cards face down on the table or on the floor. Take turns flipping the cards over, allowing each player to have 2 chances to turn over the cards. If they make a match, they get two more turns.

Tips & Warnings

• Have Fun!
• Use different themes
• You can use Numbers, Letters, Names, Words, Etc.
• You can use home photos & put them in a special decorative box & give it as a gift
• You can draw a border around the cards to make them more decorative
• Allow children to help by letting them draw their own pictures inside
• Have prizes for the winners
• This game can be made for adults
• Great for slumber parties & holiday gatherings
• No Cheating, doesn’t allow the game to be fun!
• Cut the paper yourself. Never allow small children to handle sharp objects!

[anthony2]

on 8/17/2008 Great artice thanks i have to try it some day

[SexyAngel82]

on 7/26/2008 Thanks "Joleen432." :)

[SexyAngel82]

on 7/26/2008 Thanks "bmi57," I appreciate your feedback. :)

[Joleen432]

on 7/25/2008 great article

[bmi57]

on 7/24/2008 Always a favorite for the little one (I enjoy it to). I really like the idea of making your own, or the kids making them is even better. Great article, thanks. Again 5 stars.