Play The Matching Game Improve your memory and attention.
			Preparation Gather 6 or more matching pairs of small common objects. You can use paper clips, shells, marbles, buttons, dice, beans, or anything that will fit in an egg carton cup.
			Position Sit or stand at a
			Directions 1.Place 6 different objects in any of the egg cups.
				2.Study the objects carefully, then close the lid of the egg carton. 3.Try to make the empty egg carton look exactly the same as the first egg carton. Place the matching objects in the same positions as they are in the first egg carton. 4.Open the first egg carton to see how well you did. If you matched all of the objects correctly and placed them all in the correct positions, then add more objects in the next game. If you had trouble matching 6 objects, try again or take a few of the objects away until your memory improves. 5.Another way to challenge yourself is to shorten the amount of time you study the objects before closing the lid.