Match Zoo pictures with this Free Printable Zoo Memory Matching Game! Perfect for elementary, preschool and even toddler ages!
When children play this Free Printable Zoo Memory Matching Game, they will be learning memory skills and enjoying Zoo themes when they think they are playing!
When my children were little, they LOVED matching games. ANY matching games!
Having a game with the theme of the holiday or subject they are studying makes it even more fun!
Why it is Good for Children to Play Memory Games
Builds thinking skills
Improves concentration
Provides brain exercise (good for all of us!)
Develops vocabulary-talk about the pictures as you play, especially if there are some that they don’t recognize.
Provides practice in planning ahead
If you need the memory games rules;
Lay out the cards, face-down on a table or floor. They can be in neat rows or all around; however you like.
Decide who will go first. Usually, it is the youngest player.
The first player turns over one card then another, trying to make a match.
If no match is made, turn both cards back over and it is the next person’s turn.
If a match is made, the player gets to go again until his/her two card flips do not match.
Go from player to player until all the matches are found.
Tips for different ages
Adjust the number of pairs to the ages of children playing. If you are playing with very young children, you may only want to play with a few or a dozen matches to make it easier to learn the game.
As they have practice playing and for older children, use more pairs of matches.
You could print out other sets of Memory Matching Games I have available to make it even more challenging for older kids!
Other Memory Matching Games
Free Printable ABC Matching Game
Free Printable Addition Memory Matching Game
Free Printable Subtraction Memory Matching Game
Free Printable Pets Memory Matching Game
Free Printable Zoo Memory Matching Game
Free Printable Aquarium Animals Memory Matching Game
Free Printable Farm Animals Memory Matching Game
Free Printable Butterfly Memory Matching Game
Free Printable Valentine’s Day Memory Matching Game
Free Printable St. Patrick’s Day Memory Matching Game
Free Printable Easter Memory Matching Game
Free Printable Earth Day Memory Matching Game
Free Printable Halloween Memory Matching Game
Free Printable Thanksgiving Memory Matching Game
Free Printable Christmas Memory Matching Game
Other Zoo Posts
When is National Zoo Month?
National Zoo and Aquarium Month is in June in the US every year.
To Print:
Laminating the pages is a great way to preserve them and use them over and over.
Printing on a good sturdy cardstock is another option.
Copyright:
These printables are free for personal, home and classroom use. This means you are welcome to print as many copies as you need for use with your own kids, personal classroom, etc. Please do not mass produce these. Please refer fellow teachers or friends to this website to print off their own copies for their use.
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Download the files for the Free Printable Zoo Memory Matching Game here.
Cindy
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