A child can typically match identical pictures around 24 to 28 months of age.
Understanding Visual Discrimination Skills
Matching pictures is an essential visual discrimination skill that develops as a child grows. This skill helps them recognize similarities and differences between objects, laying the foundation for more complex cognitive tasks.
Key Milestones:
- 24-28 Months: Children can match identical pictures. According to available information, matching identical pictures is expected around this age.
- Developing Further Skills: As children refine their visual discrimination abilities, they will learn to group similar objects.
Activities to Encourage Matching Skills:
- Matching Games: Utilize games that involve matching pairs of identical cards. A good example of this is the "Things That Move Memory Game".
Table: Visual Discrimination Skills Timeline
| Age Range | Skill |
|---|---|
| 24 - 28 Months | Matching identical pictures |
