Matching activity helping children to improve several cognitive abilities like visual memory, short term memory, pattern recognition, and helps with focus. The material I need are cardboard that I cut in card size, and coloured felt soft fabric. I use Velcro, which is a hook-and-loop fastener, to fasten the card and the felt together. Learning Outcome: 4.2 – Children develop a range of skills and processes such as problem solving, inquiry, experimentation, hypothesising, researching, and investigating National Quality Standard: 3.2.2 – Resources, materials, and equipment allow for multiple uses, are sufficient in number, and enable every child to engage in play-based learning Principle And Practice: Learning through play Theorist: Erik Erikson – The child is considered an active learner going through stages