The Pair Shaped Play Panel turns shape recognition into a memory game. Children flip the spinners over one at a time, trying to remember where each shape is hiding until they find a matching pair. The game sits at an accessible height for inclusive play.
Key features of the Pair Shaped Play Panel
- Matching shapes pairs memory game
- Flip-over shape spinners
- Positioned at an accessible height for inclusive play
- Durable two colour HDPE construction
Remembering where each shape is hiding builds memory and shape recognition skills, while the flip-spinner mechanic keeps every attempt tactile and satisfying. It gives one child or a small group a calm, focused activity during break time.
Schools and nurseries often install the Pair Shaped Play Panel alongside other memory or tactile panels, building a short trail of calm activities for children to move between. Because every spinner stays fixed to the panel, grounds staff have little to check beyond a routine visual inspection, which keeps ongoing maintenance low. It also suits SEN settings particularly well, where a slow, repeatable memory challenge gives children who find busier equipment overwhelming a gentler way to take part.
Built to last
The panel is built to the BS EN 1176 playground equipment standard, so schools and nurseries can specify it with confidence. Two colour HDPE resists weather, impact and fading, so the Pair Shaped panel keeps working through years of play.
A larger panel is also available for bigger play areas. Browse the full range of Caloo play panels for more memory-based games. Occupational therapists and SEN coordinators often recommend memory games like this one for building the recall and attention skills children need at school. The bright colours and bold shapes also make the panel easy to follow for children who are still building their shape recognition skills.

