There are many objects which a child will be expected to manipulate such as pens and pencils, blocks and balls. Key to manipulation of these objects is their recognition. This recognition includes the ability to differentiate among similar objects based on minor differences between those objects. The ability to communicate a description of an object not only strengthens the child's vocabulary, but makes it easier for him to include new objects into his existing schema. An indicator of the ability to recognize an object is to do so with only partial information.
Adults can identify a type of fruit by just seeing a slice of it.
If this behavior can be made automatic, then the child's ability to distinguish between previously perceived objects and new objects will be enhanced. This ability should lessen the cognitive load for a child who can be expected to be confronted by many new objects. This game promotes automaticity in all these skills. The skill levels required by the game can be easily increased or decreased. The consequences of losing may be difficult for some younger students.