Holiday Memory Game – Christmas Vocabulary Picture Matching Cards

Practice Christmas vocabulary and build memory skills with this festive Holiday Memory Match Game! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, ESL/ELL students, and homeschooling, this printable activity uses colorful Christmas illustrations to keep learners engaged while reinforcing vocabulary recognition, focus, and cognitive skills.

What’s Included

• 18 Christmas picture cards (print 2 copies each for matching)
• Clear instructions for printing, cutting, and playing
• Polka dot card backs for double-sided printing and a professional look

Why Teachers & Parents Love This Resource

• Engaging & Educational: Combines holiday fun with vocabulary learning and memory-building practice.
• Quick & Easy Setup: Just print, cut, and play—no prep required!
• Versatile: Works for centers, small groups, quiet time, or Christmas classroom parties.
• Reusable: Print on card stock or laminate for long-lasting holiday fun year after year.

How to Play

1. Print two copies of the Christmas game sheet.
2. Cut out the cards along the dotted lines.
3. Shuffle and place cards face down in a grid.
4. Players take turns flipping two cards at a time to find matching pairs. The student with the most matches wins!

Perfect For

• PreK–2nd Grade learners building vocabulary and memory skills
• Christmas parties and holiday-themed lessons
• ESL/EFL classrooms reinforcing Christmas vocabulary
• Homeschool, centers, and indoor activities

Available on Teachers Pay Teachers

Christmas Memory Game | Picture Cards | Holiday Vocabulary Matching Activity

Pair It With This Holiday ESL Resource

For even more festive fun, pair this activity with the Christmas Vocabulary Card Game from Hot Chocolate Teachables. Together, they make the perfect holiday resource set for building vocabulary, fluency, and classroom engagement during December lessons.