Find Symbols

Find and tap the numbers or letters in the correct order.
At a Glance
Pick a mode and board size, read each prompt, and tap symbols in the correct order until the board is clear.
- Cognitive Focus
- Visual scanning, sequencing, and following ordered prompts on a busy board.
- Engagement Style
- Solo on one device. The player reads the prompt at the top and taps symbols scattered across the board.
- Difficulty
- No difficulty settings
- Play Mode
- Solo-friendly
Why Choose This Activity
Find Symbols works when you want ordered search practice without a timer breathing down on the player. Memory Care can start with three symbols in numbers mode; Sharp Mind can add mixed number-letter sequences or larger boards. Wrong taps flash red but do not end the round.
Random layout plus ascending, descending, and mixed modes builds scanning and sequencing skills at a self-paced rhythm.
How It Plays
Symbols appear scattered on the board. A prompt tells you what to find next, such as the smallest number or next letter in order. Correct taps flash green and disappear; wrong taps flash red. Continue until every symbol is cleared.
Settings & Difficulty
Levels: No difficulty settings
- Modes include Numbers, Letters, Gaps, and Number-Letter in ascending or descending order
- Board size from 3 symbols (gentle) up to 20 (busy)
- No round timer - pace is entirely self-directed
- Sound feedback on correct and incorrect taps
Facilitator Tips
- Start with three symbols in Numbers ascending before trying mixed modes.
- Encourage a quick scan of the whole board before each tap.
- Gaps modes skip values in the sequence - remind players the order is logical, not always consecutive.
- Number-Letter modes alternate between digits and letters.
- Volume can be lowered from the speaker control if feedback sounds distract.