Matching Matching (Product Code: SLE/PP/03) is a card game set used to connect numerals with quantities through counting and matching games in nursery and kindergarten classes. It holds 2 sets of numeral and dot cards up to 10, with the dots laid out in 2 different patterns and animal pictures on the reverse, for 2–3 children aged 3 to 6 years. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India, as an early maths kit for kindergartens in India and abroad.
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cards | 2 sets of numeral and dot cards up to 10 |
| Dot arrangements | Dot card sets show dots in 2 different patterns |
| Reverse side | Animal pictures |
| Teacher support | Write-up with details of activities |
| Group size | 2–3 children |
| Age range | 3 to 6 years |
| Concepts | Counting and matching games; games for number combinations; seeing the pattern of 5 and doubling; quantity sense and comparing numbers; linking numerals with quantity |
| Product code | SLE/PP/03 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
The simplest game lays the cards animal-side up: a child turns a numeral card, then hunts for the dot card showing the same quantity. Because the dot sets use 2 different layouts, children discover that six dots are still six however they are arranged, which moves them from memorising pictures to real quantity sense. Teachers also use the cards to point out groups of five and doubles hidden in the dot patterns.
Older children play comparison games, where each player flips a card and the larger number wins, or look for two dot cards that together make 10 to practise number combinations. With three-year-olds, start with the cards up to 5 and add the rest as confidence grows. The animal pictures on the back make it easy to keep cards face down and to sort sets after play.
The ScienceLab name belongs to Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited of Ambala, Haryana, which supplies Matching Matching card sets to nurseries, kindergartens, primary schools and early-learning programmes in India and international markets. Orders can be combined with dice, bead racks and other number aids from the same range. The ScienceLab profile has more about the company.
These aids build on the numeral and quantity work started with the cards:
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What is in the Matching Matching set?
The Matching Matching set contains 2 sets of numeral and dot cards up to 10, with animal pictures on the reverse side, plus a write-up with details of activities. The dot cards come in 2 different dot patterns.
Why do the Matching Matching dot cards use 2 patterns?
The Matching Matching dot cards use 2 different patterns so children learn that a quantity stays the same however its dots are arranged. Matching both layouts to one numeral builds real quantity sense rather than memory of a single picture.
What age group is Matching Matching for?
Matching Matching is stated for children aged 3 to 6 years. Younger children can begin with simple matching of small numbers, and older ones move on to number combinations, doubles and comparing which card shows more.
How many children can play with one Matching Matching set?
One Matching Matching set is meant for 2 to 3 children playing together. For a whole class, divide the number of children by three to estimate how many sets to order, and round up for spare sets.
Who supplies Matching Matching?
Matching Matching is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, Haryana, India. It is available to nurseries, kindergartens, schools and early-learning programmes in India and international markets, alone or with other pre-primary aids.
What should a Matching Matching quotation request include?
A quotation request for Matching Matching should include the number of sets, the age group of the children and the delivery location. Mention any other pre-primary aids you need so one quotation can be prepared through the contact page.
To order Matching Matching, send the number of sets through the contact page or save it in the enquiry cart while you choose other early-years items.
Last updated: 24 September 2026