Matching Games Teaching Resources
Explore matching games for kids created by teachers to play in maths class, English rotations and more! Get students excited about learning with fun games designed to help them increase their attention to detail and classify objects.
This collection of printable and digital games was created by the expert teachers on the Teach Starter team with kids (and teachers) in mind. It includes curriculum-aligned activities designed to promote active learning and primary student participation, helping them improve their ability to find similarities and differences in objects.
Haven't used a matching in your classroom and want to know more? Or maybe you just want some fresh ideas for your classroom. Either way, read on for a primer from our teacher team!
What Is a Matching Game?
Sometimes referred to as a memory game, matching games typically consist of a set of cards or tiles that are laid out face down. The objective of the game is to find pairs by turning over two cards at a time until all matches have been made.
This fun game concept has been used in classrooms for years, based on the concept of memory or concentration games, which have roots dating back to the 19th century.
Of course, the games have evolved over time! The traditional format has been transformed into interactive digital versions, and you'll find matching games right here on Teach Starter that students can play online on their tablets or classroom computer!
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Letter Match-Up Cards
A set of upper and lowercase letter cards.
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Shopping Trolley Match-Up Activity
A fun activity to be used to reinforce a variety of mathematical concepts.
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I Know That Word! Match-Up Activity
A vocabulary/labelling activity for younger students.
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Read Along Pocket Chart Cards – Dr. Mae Jemison
A set of pocket chart cards to use for reading and sight word practice.
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Collective Nouns Match Up Activity - Objects and People
A pack of 32 cards to use when learning about collective nouns.
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Collective Nouns Match-Up Activity - Animals
A pack of 32 cards to use when learning about collective nouns.
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Alphabetical Order Dominoes
A set of dominoes to consolidate students' understanding of alphabetical order.
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Money Match-Up Game (New Zealand Currency)
A set of six cards to be matched up for each note and coin in New Zealand currency.
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Describing Measurements - Memory Game
A memory game to play in the classroom when developing suitable language to describe different measurements.
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Initial Blends Match-Up Activity
A set of initial blends game cards.
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Number Match-Up Activity (1-20)
Use this match-up activity to consolidate your students' knowledge of numbers to 20.
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Data Match-Up Cards (Set 4)
A match-up activity for students to use when exploring data.
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Shape Match-Up Activity
Use this shape sorting activity to assist your students when learning about different shapes.