Build essential food & drink vocabulary with 24 interactive clip cards. Ideal for ESL/ELL learners (K–2), newcomers, and thematic food units, these print-and-go task cards turn spelling and picture–word recognition into a hands-on game for centers, small groups, and independent practice.
What’s Included
- 24 picture → word clip cards (food/drink image with three word options)
- 24 word → picture clip cards (target word with three image options)
- Teacher directions for setup and play
- Organization labels to keep cards sorted
Vocabulary covered (24 words): cereal, spaghetti, cheese, milk, hot dog, taco, hamburger, pizza, egg, tuna, turkey, bread, orange juice, water, cracker, soda, coffee, hot chocolate, cupcake, yogurt, ice cream, pancake, donut, pie.
Why Teachers Love This Set
- Targeted practice: high-frequency food & drink words students meet daily
- Differentiated formats: two ways to play support mixed-ability groups
- ESL-friendly visuals: clear pictures scaffold decoding and speaking
- Low prep & durable: print, laminate, and reuse all year
- Flexible use: centers, rotations, early finishers, or send-home practice
Classroom Uses
- ESL/ELL vocabulary and spelling stations
- Newcomer literacy and picture–word match
- Small-group intervention or RTI
- Partner games for listening & speaking
- Homework packets or fast-finisher bins
Setup & Printing
- Print on cardstock (color for strongest visual support; grayscale optional).
- Laminate for longevity; cut along trim lines.
- Provide clothespins, mini-clips, or dry-erase markers for students to select answers.
- Store with the included labels for quick grab-and-go centers.
Tip: Add a discreet dot or sticker on the back for self-checking during independent work.
Skills Covered
- Food & drink vocabulary (identify, read, spell)
- Word–picture association and categorical thinking
- Sight word recognition and phonics reinforcement
- Listening & speaking routines for ESL/ELL
- Fine-motor coordination (pinching clips, tracing choices)