Matching mode · Ages 3–6

Shadow Matcher

Match each colourful picture to its black silhouette. A calm, confidence-building game using the original TotTaps artwork — animals, fruits, instruments and everyday objects.

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Best for

Ages 3 – 6. Great solo or alongside a sibling.

What it teaches

Visual matching, focus, shape recognition.

Calm by design

Soft sounds, no time pressure, no losing.

How it works

  1. 1

    Tap Play Shadow Matcher to launch fullscreen.

  2. 2

    A colourful picture appears at the top, with three or four silhouettes below.

  3. 3

    Tap the silhouette that matches the shape. The correct one lights up with a happy chime.

  4. 4

    Round after round of mixed shapes — animals, fruits, objects — keeps it fresh.

What's inside

Familiar friends

Lion, elephant, owl, rabbit, frog, fox and more — all hand-drawn.

Mixed shapes

Beyond animals: apples, pizza, drums, keys, crowns and clouds.

Gentle feedback

No buzzers — just a soft pop and a sparkle on a correct match.

Builds focus

Each round trains visual attention and shape recognition.

Parent FAQ

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What your child learns

Visual Perception

Matches shapes by outline, not color — a harder cognitive skill.

Problem Solving

Learns to rotate and compare shapes mentally.

Attention to Detail

Spots subtle differences between similar silhouettes.

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