Observation Games

Observation Games are fantastic for children because they build a whole bunch of core skills while just feeling like fun:

👀 1. Sharpen Focus and Attention to Detail

Observation games train children to notice small differences, patterns, or changes,  helping them stay focused and tune in to what’s happening around them.

🧠 2. Boost Memory and Cognitive Skills

When children scan for clues or remember details from earlier in the game, they’re using working memory, a key part of learning and problem-solving.

🎯 3. Improve Visual Discrimination

This is the ability to see and distinguish between similar things, like letters, shapes, or faces. (Noticing the difference between “b” and “d).  Super important for reading, writing, and maths later on.

🗣️ 4. Encourage Communication and Vocabulary

In games where they describe what they see or find (like "Pouet Pouet" or "Guess Who?"), children build language and expressive skills too.

👫 5. Build Social & Emotional Skills

Many observation games involve taking turns, working in teams, or even dealing with frustration when someone else finds something first — all great for emotional growth and social development.

🔁 6. Reinforce Patience and Persistence

Sometimes they won’t spot the clue right away and that’s okay! These games teach children to keep looking, try again, and stick with a task.

So, while it may look like just a fun game, observation play quietly supports learning, school readiness, and self-confidence.