Wobble into this color your own Thanksgiving Memory Game that works on more than one level as you color your cards and then play together.
I am a huge fan of memory games, and so are my children.
There is something about the simplicity of the game itself that makes it easy enough for everyone to understand the rules and participate in a mostly orderly, turn-taking fashion.
During Thanksgiving, when everyone is waiting for the turkey to finish cooking, or the pies to be warmed, and no one wants to move too much after a second helping of mashed potatoes, having a simple, color your own Thanksgiving Memory game on hand can bring everyone together around a common goal.
I can just see the table littered with half filled glasses, crumbled napkins, forks ready for pie, and most of the dishes cleared away as the young and seasoned holiday guests stay seated for some quality coloring time.
Then a solid beating from the young ones as they just always seem to win at memory.
Looking for more memory games? Check out these versions:
Thanksgiving Printable Games Bundle
Make this Color Your Own Thanksgiving Memory Game part of the larger Thanksgiving Printable Games Bundle.
This games bundle brings you over 24 activities you can do all Thanksgiving season long to keep everyone in the spirit of the holiday.
It includes 16 printable activities, a printable bingo board to keep track of your activities, and easy ideas for all squares (including the non-printable ones).
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Color Your Own Thanksgiving Memory Skills
Surprisingly for such a simple game, memory comes with many skills for children (and some adults) to practice. In this color your own Thanksgiving Memory Game version, skills like:
Skills practiced include:
- Fine motor skills / dexterity from both coloring and flipping the cards over
- Matching
- Memory
- Body Control
- Turn Taking
- Counting
- Attention Span
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How To Play
Thanksgiving Memory is played exactly like regular memory, except the players can color the memory cards first.
To set up the game:
1. Print the memory cards (pages 2-4). There are 18 total pairs spread over 3 pages.
2. Cut out the cards and color them in. This is an excellent activity for little hands! These twistable colored pencils make it super easy and eliminate the need for a pencil sharpener.
3. Optional, but highly recommended: Laminate your cards. I adore my simple and effective laminator.
To play the game:
1.Mix up the cards.
2.Lay the cards out face down.
3.Player 1 flips over two cards. If the cards are a match, Player 1 keeps the cards. If they are not a match, the Player 1 flips them back over.
4.Continue play until all the matches have been found.
5.The winner has the most matchces!
What Is Included In Your Free Game?
In your free Color Your Own Thanksgiving Memory Game, you receive:
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- 18 sets of matches across 3 pages
- 1 directions page
In total, you receive a 4 page PDF you can download or save in your email.
Supplies Needed
If you choose to print all 18 matches, you just need:
- 3 pieces of printer paper
- Scissors
- Coloring supplies
- Optional: 3 laminating sheets and a laminator
The game is super simple to set up!
This color your own Thanksgiving Memory Game is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Not only can you bond over the coloring together, but everyone can jump into the game at any time throughout the holiday as their festivity time allows.
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