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Kim's Game

Students study a tray of objects for one minute, then the tray is covered and one object is removed. Who can name what's missing? A classic memory and observation game.

  • πŸŽ“ Grades K–8
  • ⏱ 5–15 min
  • πŸ‘₯ Whole class or teams
  • πŸ“¦ Low prep
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How to play Kim's Game

  1. Place 10 to 20 objects on a tray (or a projected picture).
  2. Students study it silently for 60 seconds.
  3. Cover the tray and secretly remove one or more objects.
  4. Uncover it. Students write down what is missing.
  5. Reveal the answer, then make it harder with more objects or less time.

Variations

  • Memory list: students write down every object they remember after the tray is covered.
  • ESL: name each object in English before starting.
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