Teach Kids How to Play Concentration

Kids of all ages can learn how to play concentration, a memory game using a set of playing cards with matching pairs.

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Concentration or Memory is a matching card game. The goal is to remember where each card is when they are face down. You can play with any deck of cards, whether that’s the classic set or cards from another game, as long as you have pairs.

For a regular 52-card deck, sort through the cards and remove the joker. Depending on the age of your child, you may want to reduce the number of cards they are playing with.

Your child can play concentration solo. This is also a fun game for 2 kids to play together.

Concentration card games

If you’re looking to purchase a set of concentration cards, try these.

52 Alphabet Matching Cards – Easy starter set
A-Z Bath Time Memory – Cards are foam and float or stick to the tub wall.
Foodie Favorites Memory – Cute illustrations
Animal Babies Memory – Perfect for big kids

We also include a concentration card set (12 images – print twice) in each activity bundle in the shop. The ocean cards are featured in this post.

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How to play concentration

1. Card setup.

Make sure you remove any instructions or extra cards and shuffle the deck. Lay out the cards face down in a grid.

2. Playing concentration.

To play, turn over one card and lay it face up. Turn over a second card. If they match, take the pair and set them aside. If they don’t match, turn both cards back over. Remember where those cards were. Repeat, turning over cards and trying to match pairs.

For 2 players, take turns flipping cards.