Opposites for Kids: learn contraries

About Opposites for Kids

This opposites for kids works on opposite concepts without needing to know how to read, using only pictograms: an image appears and the child has to point to the picture that represents its opposite, like day and night, dirty and clean, or above and below. Since it relies only on images, it's an ideal activity for early language development, when little ones are still learning to name things but are already able to relate concepts through visual association. It's a very handy resource both at home and in the preschool classroom for introducing the vocabulary of opposites for kids in a fun way, without distracting text screens. If you're looking for more activities like this, in our educational games for kids you'll find many more free activities.

How do you play Opposites for Kids?

Each screen shows a reference pictogram at the top and several options below. The child needs to look at what the reference image represents and choose, among the options, the one that shows the opposite concept.

1. Look carefully at the highlighted reference pictogram.
2. Think about what would be the opposite of what that image represents.
3. Choose the correct option among the available pictograms.
4. Check your answer and move on to the next pair of opposites.

Opposites for Kids controls

PC

• Mouse: Click Click on the pictogram you think represents the correct opposite.

Mobile and tablet

• Finger: tap the chosen pictogram, just like you would click with the mouse.

What do you learn in Opposites for Kids?

• Vocabulary of opposite concepts (antonyms) without needing to read.
• Attention and observation of visual details.
• Reasoning through association and comparison of ideas.
• A foundation for early language and family conversation about what's on screen.

Recommended from age 3, it's especially useful during the preschool stage.

Tips for playing better: Opposites for Kids

• Say out loud what appears in each pictogram before choosing: it helps fix new vocabulary.
• Let the child make mistakes and try again; the game itself lets you retry without penalty.
• Use each pair of opposites to look for similar examples at home (an open and closed door, a full and empty glass…).
• Play in short sessions of a few minutes: it keeps little ones' attention better than long sessions.

Opposites for Kids FAQ

Additional information: Opposites for Kids

Game type: Educational game about vocabulary and opposite concepts
Recommended age: From age 3
Technology: HTML5
Platform: Web browser (PC, tablet and mobile)