German Weather | Pairs

Learning Languages – German Learning Area │ Novice 1 

Pairs is a traditional, fast-paced card game played with a specialised deck. The goal is simple: collecting the most pairs. Whether as an activity to start a lesson, to revise content, to fill in gaps in faster lessons, or to keep in a relief teacher's bag, these gamecards are perfect for every teaching situation.

How to prepare:

• download the file after your purchase,
• print the cards on A4,
• optional: print on cardstock or laminate for durability,
• hand out to ākonga.

 What you can expect:

• 10 pairs (31 cards)
• Student-friendly illustrations
• A perfect fit for our other weather resources

How to play

Setup

• Shuffle the cards thoroughly.
• Lay all the cards face down in a grid-like layout across the table or floor so they do not overlap.

Gameplay

• Taking Turns: The youngest player usually goes first, with play moving clockwise.
• Turning Cards: On your turn, turn two cards face up so everyone can see their values.

Making a Match:

• If they match (e.g., a colour and the corresponding word in the other language: You have successfully found a pair! Pick them up and place them in a scoring pile in front of you. You then take another turn.
• If they do not match: Turn them back face down in their exact original positions. Your turn ends, and the player to your left goes.

Winning the Game

• The game continues until every card has been matched and cleared from the table.
• The Winner: Each pair counts as one point. The player who has collected the most pairs at the end wins the game.

Top Tip: Keep your eyes peeled and try to memorise where cards are placed, even when it's not your turn, so you can easily snap up matches later on!

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Digital Download Information: This is an instant digital download. No physical product will be shipped. Upon purchase, you will receive a link to download your ZIP-file. Due to the digital nature of this product, all sales are final.