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If you have a few popsicle sticks and dot stickers, you can make a fun and engaging matching game for kids. 

I’m always on the hunt for fun learning games. My preschooler loves this easy activity so much I decided to share. I’m seriously when I say this dot matching game takes 2 minutes to prepare and keeps my daughter busy for a solid 30 minutes. And you probably already have all the supplies for this project at home. 

A simple dot sticker and popsicle stick game that kids will love. Using cheap craft supplies you already have at home, you can make a fun and engaging matching activity for toddlers and preschoolers.

Who’s This Fun Activity For?

This dot sticker matching game is perfect for 2 1/2 to 4 year olds. Not only does this simple matching game work on color matching and pattern recognition, but the jumbo popsicle sticks are easy for little hands to manipulate. I love taking this fun activity to restaurants, on air planes and long car rides. Your preschooler is going to love it!

What You Need

If you're looking for a great way to keep your preschooler entertained, then check out this easy to make popsicle stick dot matching game. A budget friendly activity for young kids.

How To Make Popsicle Stick Dot Match 

This matching activity for kids is so easy to make. Start by placing 2 jumbo popsicle sticks side by side. Place dot stickers along the center line of the popsicle stickers where they touch. (Half of the sticker should be on each popsicle stick.) Add 3-6 dot stickers per popsicle stick pair. 

Easy and cheap preschool learning station. Perfect for preschool classroom on a budget. This color matching game keeps kids entertained while they learn!

Use an Xacto knife to cut the stickers along the seam of the popsicle sticks, like this 👇🏻!

how to use popsicle sticks and dot stickers to teach color matching and pattern recognition to preschoolers. A easy activity for kids.

Gently pull the popsicle sticks apart. Repeat with as many popsicle stick/sticker combinations as you like.

Fun learning game for toddlers and preschoolers that also works on matching and fine motor skills. Supplies include popsicle sticks and dot stickers.

That’s it! Told you it was easy. Mix up the popsicle sticks and see if your child can find the matching pairs. This is a great activity for matching colors and patterns, and even working on fine motor skills. I might even make a big batch of this matching game for my daughter’s preschool teacher. A ready made quiet time station that every preschooler will love! 

How to make a fun color matching game with just 2 items you probably already have at home! this easy game for kids is cheap and quick to make. perfect for preschoolers learning how to match.

Don’t forget to pin and save this awesome dot sticker matching game for later! 

This is the best DIY learning game for kids. In 5 minutes you can make a fun activity with popsicle sticks and dot stickers that will help preschoolers with problem solving skills, coloring and pattern matching, and hand eye coordination. A perfect quiet time activity for any preschool classroom. check out this awesome game for kids that works on hand eye coordination, matching and pattern recognition, finger dexterity, and problem solving skills! And you can make it in 5 minutes with craft supplies you have around the house! Send this simple to make activity to a preschool teacher you know! This DIY game is made with just a few budget friendly craft supplies and 5 minutes of your time. perfect for teaching color recognition and problem solving skills! Check out this awesome activity for kids! Perfect for 2-4 year olds, this fun DIY game helps with pattern recognition, hand eye coordination, and problem solving skills. The perfect activity to take to restaurants, plane rides, and in the car.

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