As the season shifts to the cooler, pumpkin-flavored vibes of autumn, it’s time for some innovative and engaging activities for the little ones. Autumn brings so many fun themes, topics and colors to explore.

And what better way to ring in the fall than with an eco-friendly, homemade memory game that can keep both their hands and brains active?

Let us show you the Egg Carton Pumpkin Patch Color Match – a delightful and educational memory game for children! It’s super easy to make and lots of fun to play over and over again.

Memory games, which have been played by children for generations, play a crucial role in honing their cognitive skills.

This particular game is not only fun and environmentally conscious, but it also adds a touch of seasonality with the use of mini pumpkins to fill their childhood with playful learning, growth and exploration.

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Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Egg Carton Pumpkin Patch Color Match Game

Supplies

To make and play this simple Autumn game for preschoolers, all you need is an egg box and a couple of cute Autumn theme supplies – the mini pumpkins and the colored gems. You can pick these up at any craft store, or even use pumpkin eraser like these from Amazon, it’s pretty adaptable.

For the gems, again it’a pretty flexible. You can buy a big pack like these, and use the rest for other activities too.

Once you have the supplies ready, putting together the game is very simple and here is the step by step below….

Egg Carton Pumpkin Color Memory Game

Unveil the magic of autumn with the Egg Carton Pumpkin Patch Color Match, an eco-friendly memory game that blends fun with learning for kids.

Materials

Empty egg carton
Mini pumpkins (ensure they're small enough to snugly fit into each egg cup)
Glass gems (sets of 2, in 6 distinct colors)

Instructions

Gather all your supplies
Begin by placing a glass gem into each compartment of the egg carton.
Conceal the gems by placing the mini pumpkins on top.
The game starts when the child lifts two pumpkins, aiming to find a color match underneath.
If the colors underneath the pumpkins match, place those pumpkins aside.
Continue this process until all the colors have been successfully matched.
To add a new challenge, shuffle the gems in a different order and play again.
Storing the game is a breeze! Simply place the gems back into the carton, cover with the pumpkins, close the carton, and store away for your next play session.

Notes

It's essential for adults to supervise the game, as the small gems can be a choking hazard.

Benefits of the Egg Carton Pumpkin Patch Color Match Game

While playing this simple home made game, kids are not only having fun but building some important developmental skills for preschool and beyond.

This game is suitable for kids of all ages, especially preschool age of around 3-5 years old but kids on either side of that age group can have fun with it too.

You can add extra challenges, like playing against a timer for older kids, playing competitively against one another.

For young kids, also practice counting the pumpkins and naming the colors.

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Here are a few of the skills your kiddos will be working on with this pumpkin memory game this Autumn

Enhances Memory Skills: This game promotes the development of a child’s short-term memory and recognition abilities.
Promotes Color Recognition: With different colored gems, children can differentiate and name various colors, aiding their color recognition skills.
Eco-Friendly: Utilizing an empty egg carton gives it a second life, promoting recycling and reducing waste.
Storage Efficiency: Its design makes it easy to pack up and store without taking up too much space.

Isn’t it amazing how the simplest things can create beautiful moments and learning experiences for our little ones?

This Egg Carton Pumpkin Patch Color Match game is a testament to that.

Not only will your child cherish the fun moments spent playing, but they’ll also benefit immensely from it.

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So, this fall, amid the rustling leaves and crisp air, dive into this activity and make some heartwarming memories. Happy matching and happy autumn! 🍁🎃

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Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Egg Carton Pumpkin Patch Color Match Game