Cont Ents:: Observation and Memory

Observation and Memory
Looking at objects closely and critically and having a good memory are key factors to
successful learning in so many areas. Learning to read and spell relies on the ability to
differentiate letters and sounds and remember their order in words. As your child grows,
a good memory will help them solve math problems quickly by recalling basic math facts.
Future success in history, science, music and so much more relies on a good memory.
You can use Q•bitz Jr. to help improve your child’s memory in several ways. Play the “what
is missing” game by placing several different cubes on the table. Ask your child to cover
his eyes while you secretly remove one cube. Then ask your child to uncover his eyes and
identify which cube is missing. You can also play this game in reverse by adding a cube
while your child’s eyes are covered. Then ask him to identify what cube
has been added. When your child is ready, play Q-bitz Jr. according to
the rules but turn the card face down after your child has had time to
examine the puzzle card. See if your child can recreate the pattern on
the card from memory!
Game design by Peggy Brown.
© 2016 MindWare ®
FOR 1 to 4 PLAYERS • AGES 3+
RULES AND
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Rules
Q•Bitz Jr. is more than a whole lot of fun. It is an entertaining way to introduce your child to
spatial reasoning, pattern matching, problem solving, visualization and more.
Object
Correctly arrange your cubes to match the pattern on the card. Collect the card each time
you are first to match it. The player with the most cards after six rounds wins the game.
Set Up
Each player takes a tray and a set of 4 same-colored cubes. Invite children to sort the cubes
as this is a great learning activity in itself! Familiarize the players with the pattern cards.
Explain that the black areas on the cards represent the colored area on the cubes and the
white areas on the cards directly represent the white areas on the cubes. For some players,
it may be easier to match the white areas instead of the black / colored areas. If the concept
is too challenging, help players through a few practice rounds. Place the stack of Q•bitz Jr.
cards facedown in the center of the playing area and start with all cubes out of the trays.
Playing the Game

Round 1 - Any player turns over the top Q•bitz Jr. card. Players race to recreate the pattern
shown using their set of cubes, rotating the cubes in any way. The first player to complete
the pattern shouts, “Q•bitz!” If all players agree the pattern is correct, the winner is awarded
the card. If the pattern is not correct, play resumes.
Round 2 - Any player turns over the top Q•bitz Jr. card. Players roll all of their
cubes on the table like dice and use the cubes as rolled (face up), to recreate as
much of the pattern as possible. Players then race to re-roll all remaining
unusable cubes until they roll shapes that are needed to complete the
pattern. The first player to do so shouts, “Q•bitz!” If all players agree the
pattern is correct, the winner is awarded the card. If the pattern is not
correct, play resumes.
Winning the Game

Play 3 sets of 2 rounds. The player with the most cards wins!
Parent Guide for Extended Learning
Patterns
Understanding patterns is key to learning many other skills. Because patterns repeat in a
logical way, they teach children to make predictions. Thinking about what comes next helps
children learn to reason. Playing Q•bitz Jr. according to the rules is a great way to help your
child become familiar with patterns. You can also create patterns for your child to complete
by positioning the cubes in long rows. Below is just one example.
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Ask your child what
would come next and
invite him or her to
position the cubes in
the row.
Start with simple patterns and increase the complexity as your child gains proficiency
and confidence. When your child is ready, invite him to create pattern puzzles for you to
complete.
Sorting
Sorting is a life skill that teaches children how to organize things. It emphasizes the
importance of looking closely at objects and recognizing their similarities and differences.
To give your child practice sorting, mix all four sets of
Q•bitz Jr. cubes together and scatter them around the
play surface. Ask your child to think about how the
cubes could be sorted. Grouping all like shapes together
is one way to sort the cubes. You can also sort by color.
A more advanced way to sort would be to group all
solid cubes together and all partially filled or shape
cubes together. You can also play the “which one doesn’t
belong” game. Have your child cover her eyes while you
group several like cubes together. Then add one cube Invite your child to sort the cubes
that doesn’t match. Tell your child to uncover her eyes by similar characteristics.
and identify which one doesn’t belong.

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