Memory Game Dodo — memos: Children and Emotions (Dodo)

Memory Game Dodo — memos: Children and Emotions (Dodo) is a card-based matching game designed to help children recognise and name emotions while practising short-term memory and attention. The set contains illustrated pairs that feature children expressing different feelings, allowing players to match identical images and discuss the expressions depicted. The product is suitable for use at home, in kindergarten, or in classroom activities where adults guide observation and conversation about emotional states.

Advantages

The game combines visual recognition and verbal labelling to support the development of emotional vocabulary and social understanding without requiring prior reading skills. Compact and simple to set up, it encourages repeated practice of memory and concentration in short play sessions. Durable printed cards are suitable for frequent handling by young children and for group activities with teachers or parents.

Suitable for

• Early childhood education settings and kindergarten groups
• Home play and parent–child guided activities
• Classroom warm-ups or language lessons focused on emotions
• Therapeutic sessions aimed at emotional recognition and expression

Key specifications

• Format: matching card game with illustrated pairs
• Illustration theme: children displaying a range of emotions
• Primary skills targeted: memory, attention, emotional vocabulary
• Recommended players: single-player practice or small group play
• Suitable age range: preschool and early primary school children
• Use environments: home, kindergarten, classroom, therapy room

How to use

Shuffle the cards and place them face down in a grid. Players take turns flipping two cards to find matching pairs. When a match is made, encourage the child to name the emotion shown and describe facial cues or situations that might cause that feeling. Use short rounds to maintain attention and repeat the set to practise both recognition and vocabulary building. For guided activities, adults can prompt with questions such as “How does this child feel?” or “When do you feel like this?” to stimulate conversation.

Usage recommendations

Introduce the game in short sessions of 5–15 minutes for younger children and gradually increase duration as attention improves. Combine matching play with role-play or drawing activities to reinforce emotion vocabulary. Store the cards in a dry place and handle them gently to preserve the print quality for repeated educational use.