Old Maid Playing Cards

Matching games are a time-tested and reliable tool for teaching children countless core concepts. Instantly turn playtime into a teaching moment, because children just learn better when at play! And today's lesson? Old Maid! Old Maid's vibrant, storybook-inspired art features 22 diverse careers, 1 Old Maid, and 23 distinct colors, so young players across a wide variety of age and development can make their matches based upon career titles, outfits, or even color. As children play, they explore different careers, enhance pattern recognition and spelling skills, and sound out new words. Learning the rules encourages turn taking and collaborative play, while selecting cards develops strategy and critical thinking.