{"id":7042484,"date":"2026-08-20T05:16:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T05:16:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/free-halloween-matching-cards-the-purposeful-nest\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T05:16:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T05:16:58","slug":"free-halloween-matching-cards-the-purposeful-nest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7042484","title":{"rendered":"FREE Halloween Matching Cards &#8211; The Purposeful Nest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"dpsp-share-text \" style=\"margin-bottom:10px\">\n\t\tSharing is caring!\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image-1-150x150.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image-1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Halloween Matching Cards\" data-pin-description=\"Free Printable Halloween Matching Cards for kids! A fun memory game with 12 cards (6 pairs), perfect for toddlers and preschool learning.\" alt=\"Halloween Matching Cards\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image-1-150x150.jpg.webp\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image-1.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"Halloween Matching Cards\" data-pin-description=\"Free Printable Halloween Matching Cards for kids! A fun memory game with 12 cards (6 pairs), perfect for toddlers and preschool learning.\" alt=\"Halloween Matching Cards\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-2\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><\/div>\n<div class=\"dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden\" style=\"display: none;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image-150x150.jpg\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"FREE Halloween Matching Game\" data-pin-description=\"Free Printable Halloween Matching Cards for kids! A fun memory game with 12 cards (6 pairs), perfect for toddlers and preschool learning.\" alt=\"Halloween Matching Cards\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image-150x150.jpg.webp\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image.jpg\" data-pin-title=\"FREE Halloween Matching Game\" data-pin-description=\"Free Printable Halloween Matching Cards for kids! A fun memory game with 12 cards (6 pairs), perfect for toddlers and preschool learning.\" alt=\"Halloween Matching Cards\" class=\"skip-lazy a3-notlazy no-lazyload dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-inner  dpsp-post-pinterest-image-hidden-single\" data-no-lazy=\"1\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-3\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><em>Have some not-so-spooky fun with these adorable printable Halloween matching cards! <\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><em>A fun memory game for toddlers and preschoolers. Just print, cut, and play!<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong>How to Play the Halloween Matching Game<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\">Playing a matching or memory card game is a simple yet effective learning activity for young children. It helps build:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"font-size:23px\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Memory and concentration skills<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Visual recognition<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Practice turn-taking and patience<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Language development<\/strong> (as kids name and describe what they see)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-2-600x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween Matching Cards\" class=\"wp-image-17407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-2-600x1200.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-2-150x300.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-2-768x1536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-2-480x960.jpg 480w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-2-540x1080.jpg 540w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-2.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-2.jpg\"\/><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-2-600x1200.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Halloween Matching Cards\" class=\"wp-image-17407 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-2-600x1200.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-2-150x300.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-2-768x1536.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-2-480x960.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-2-540x1080.jpg.webp 540w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-2.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-2.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\">Here\u2019s how to play:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong>Print<\/strong> the free matching cards on sturdy paper or cardstock so that the images cannot be seen when the cards are faced down.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong>Cut<\/strong> out all 12 cards along the lines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong>Laminate<\/strong> the cards if you\u2019d like them to last through many rounds of play (beneficial for classroom or group use).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong>Shuffle<\/strong> the cards and place them face down in rows.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\">Have your kids take turns flipping over two cards at a time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\">If the pictures match, that kid keeps the pair and takes another turn.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\">If they don\u2019t match, the kid will flip the cards back and let the next player go.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\">Continue until all the pairs are found \u2014 the player with the most matches wins!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-1-600x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween Matching Cards\" class=\"wp-image-17406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-1-600x1200.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-1-150x300.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-1-768x1536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-1-480x960.jpg 480w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-1-540x1080.jpg 540w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-1.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-1.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-1-600x1200.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Halloween Matching Cards\" class=\"wp-image-17406 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-1-600x1200.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-1-150x300.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-1-768x1536.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-1-480x960.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-1-540x1080.jpg.webp 540w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-1.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Image-1.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Fun and Creative Ways to Use the Halloween Matching Cards<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\">Beyond the classic memory game, there are lots of creative ways to use these Halloween matching cards for play and learning:<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong>Sorting Game:<\/strong> Have your child sort the cards by color, shape, or theme (for example, \u201cthings that fly\u201d or \u201cHalloween treats\u201d).<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\">\ud83c\udf83 <strong>Storytime Fun:<\/strong> Lay out a few cards and have your child make up a short Halloween story using the pictures.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\">\ud83d\udc7b <strong>Scavenger Hunt:<\/strong> Hide the cards around the room or yard and have kids find and match the pairs.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\">\ud83d\udd78\ufe0f <strong>Sensory Bin Match:<\/strong> Add the laminated cards to a Halloween-themed sensory bin, as shown below. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image-1200x1200.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image-728x728.jpg 728w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image-960x960.jpg 960w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image-1200x1200.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17417 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image-1200x1200.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image-300x300.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image-150x150.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image-768x768.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image-728x728.jpg.webp 728w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image-960x960.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image-1080x1080.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image.jpg.webp 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Sensory-Bin-Image.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\">Fill the bin with <a href=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/how-to-dye-rice-without-vinegar\/\">colored rice<\/a>, pom-poms, or spooky trinkets. Have kids dig through and enjoy hours of sensory play.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong>Download Your Free Halloween Matching Cards Below \u2b07<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image-600x1200.jpg\" alt=\"Halloween Matching Cards\" class=\"wp-image-17409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image-600x1200.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image-150x300.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image-768x1536.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image-480x960.jpg 480w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image-540x1080.jpg 540w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-title=\"FREE Halloween Matching Game\" data-pin-description=\"Free Printable Halloween Matching Cards for kids! A fun memory game with 12 cards (6 pairs), perfect for toddlers and preschool learning.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image.jpg\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image-600x1200.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Halloween Matching Cards\" class=\"wp-image-17409 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image-600x1200.jpg.webp 600w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image-150x300.jpg.webp 150w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image-768x1536.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image-480x960.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image-540x1080.jpg.webp 540w, https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image.jpg.webp 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 48px), 720px\" data-pin-title=\"FREE Halloween Matching Game\" data-pin-description=\"Free Printable Halloween Matching Cards for kids! A fun memory game with 12 cards (6 pairs), perfect for toddlers and preschool learning.\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Halloween-Matching-Cards-Pinterest-Image.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-7\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"\/><\/figure>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\">Print, cut, and play \u2014 it\u2019s that easy!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-posts\">Related Posts:<\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/free-halloween-coloring-pages\/\">Halloween Coloring Pages<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/free-fall-scavenger-hunt-printable\/\">Free Fall Scavenger Hunt<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/pumpkin-matching-cards\/\">Pumpkin Matching Cards<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/thanksgiving-matching-cards\/\"><strong>Thanksgiving Matching Cards<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/free-fall-learning-learning-pages\/\"><strong>Fall Learning Pages<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/free-fall-activity-printable\/\"><strong>Free<\/strong> Fall Activity Pages<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/fall-seek-n-find-activity\/\">Fall Seek-N-Find Counting Activity<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:23px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thepurposefulnest.com\/childrens-books-fall-thanksgiving\/\"><strong>Children\u2019s Books for Fall and Thanksgiving<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sharing is caring! 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