Aboriginal Art Symbols Memory Game

Turn over two cards and see if the symbols match. The Aboriginal Art Symbols Memory Game features 24 wooden cards with artwork by Shareen Clayton, a proud Wiradjuri woman. As children look closely at the designs and remember where they last saw a matching card, they practise visual memory, concentration and turn-taking.

Handcrafted in Sydney from sustainably sourced radiata pine, the game includes 12 matching pairs and a wooden tray for easy storage. Suitable for ages 3 and up, it works well as a simple matching activity for younger children or a face-down memory game for pairs and small groups.

Meet the Artist

Shareen Clayton is a proud Wiradjuri woman who was born and raised in Sydney. Inspired by both of her artist parents, she has developed her art practice over more than 20 years. Through her educational resources, Shareen shares her culture, artwork and teachings with children. The game includes a certificate of authenticity for her artwork.

Why Educators Love It

• Builds visual memory as children remember which cards they’ve seen and where they’re placed.

• Encourages close observation as children compare lines, shapes and patterns to find a match.

• Supports social play as children take turns, follow simple rules and share their discoveries.

• Brings Aboriginal artwork into everyday learning and gives educators an opportunity to introduce Shareen by name.

How to Use It

• Start with three or four pairs face up. Invite children to find a match and point out the details that helped them recognise it.

• Turn the cards face down and take turns revealing two at a time. Add more pairs as children become comfortable with the game.

• Introduce Shareen alongside the cards and ask children what they notice about the artwork and what they would like to ask the artist.

EYLF Outcomes Supported

• Outcome 2 – Children are connected with and contribute to their world. Children engage with artwork by a Wiradjuri artist and learn who created it.

• Outcome 4 – Children are confident and involved learners. Children use observation and recall to test their ideas and find matching pairs.

• Outcome 5 – Children are effective communicators. Children describe patterns, explain how they found a match and listen to one another.

Product Details

• Includes 24 wooden cards (12 matching pairs), one pine storage tray and a certificate of authenticity

• Artwork by Shareen Clayton

• Material radiata pine sourced under FSC-certified standards

• Made in Australia and handcrafted in Sydney

• Packaging recycled paper and cardboard

• Recommended age 3 years and up