Basic Shapes Flashcards, Memory Match and Clip Cards - 3 Game Set

Make learning shapes fun and interactive with this Basic Shapes Flashcards, Memory Match, and Clip Card Set. Designed for preschool, kindergarten, ESL, and ELL learners, this resource provides hands-on practice with 12 common shapes while building early math and vocabulary skills. Students will practice identifying, naming, and matching shapes through multiple engaging activities that keep them motivated and excited to learn.

This versatile set is perfect for literacy centers, math centers, small groups, and independent practice. The activities not only support shape recognition but also improve word-picture association, fine motor skills, and early critical thinking. Teachers love that it’s low-prep, reusable, and adaptable for different ability levels in the classroom.

What’s Included:

• 12 Shape Flashcards: circle, square, triangle, star, diamond, heart, rectangle, oval, moon, trapezoid, hexagon, pentagon
• Memory Match Game: includes both picture-only and picture + word cards to reinforce vocabulary
• Clip-it Cards: students use clothespins or markers to choose the correct vocabulary word for each shape

Teacher Tip: For best results, print on heavy cardstock and laminate for long-term classroom use. The memory match game works best when printed on thicker paper to avoid students seeing through the cards. Clip-it cards can be used with clothespins, dry-erase markers, or even as a quick quiz activity.

Skills Supported

• Shape recognition and visual discrimination
• Vocabulary development for ESL and ELL learners
• Fine motor practice with clip-it activities
• Early math and categorization skills
• Independent learning and cooperative group play

Classroom Use Ideas

These shape activities are ideal for circle time, math centers, and small group instruction. Use the flashcards for direct teaching, the memory match game for partner work, and the clip-it cards for quick assessments or early finisher tasks. This set is also a great tool for homeschool lessons and speech-language practice.

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Basic Shapes Flashcards, Memory Match and Clip Cards - 3 Game Set

Pair It With This Resource

For even more hands-on vocabulary practice, pair these shape flashcards with the Colors Vocabulary Flashcards from my shop. Together, these sets create a strong foundation in early math and language skills, making them ideal for preschool, kindergarten, ESL, and ELL classrooms.