Aboriginal Art – Wooden Memory Game

Encourage visual attention and matching through eight pairs of wooden cards decorated with Australian animal imagery in Aboriginal art styles. The game is suitable for structured memory play and offers a starting point for conversations about the pictured animals and the importance of acknowledging the cultural sources of artwork.

Why Educators Love It

• Develops memory, concentration and matching skills
• Encourages observation and Australian animal vocabulary
• Creates opportunities for culturally respectful discussion

How to Use It

• Begin with face-up pairs before progressing to a face-down memory game
• Invite children to describe the animals they recognise
• Pair the game with appropriately attributed works by Aboriginal artists

EYLF Learning Connections

EYLF Outcomes 2, 4 and 5 – suggested connections to adapt to each educational setting.

Details

Sixteen wooden cards (eight matching pairs); storage tray measures 33 × 25 cm. Artist attribution should be confirmed with supplier.