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Objective:

• Students will match words or sentences with pictures.

Materials:

• index cards
• thumbnail pictures from calendar backs
• scissors
• glue
• writing utensils

Preparation:

• Cut out thumbnail pictures from calendars.
• Glue one picture onto each index card.
• Write a word or sentence on another card to match each picture.  Be sure the written cue matches one and only one picture.
• Make at least 12 sets of matching cards per group of 2 to 4 students.

Procedure:

• Remind students that words convey information and meaning.
• Use one pair of cards for every 2 students.  Shuffle the cards. 
• Pass out one card to each student.
• Challenge students to pair up with the partner who has the matching card.
• Combine pairs as needed to form game groups.
• Give each group a set of cards.
• Play “Memory” or “Old Maid” type games:

To Play Memory:

• Shuffle the cards and spread out face down between players.
• Players take turns choosing 2 cards to turn over.  If they match, remove the cards from play and take another turn.  If they do not match, return to the face down position and continue with the next player’s turn.

To play Old Maid:

• Shuffle the cards and remove one from the deck.
• Deal cards out evenly to all players.
• Players take turns choosing one card from the person to their left.  If it matches something in their hand, lay down the cards for points.  If not, add the new card to the hand and continue with the next player.
• One card will not match.  The player holding this card at the end of the game can be declared winner or loser, at the game leader’s discretion.

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