Fruit Picture Cards – Vocabulary Matching & Memory Game for ESL

Practice fruit vocabulary and strengthen memory skills with this fun and colorful Fruit Memory Match Game! Perfect for preschool, kindergarten, ESL, and ELL learners, this printable activity is an engaging way to introduce or review fruit names while building focus, attention, and cognitive development. With bright fruit illustrations, it’s an excellent hands-on activity for both classrooms and homeschooling.

What’s Included:

• 1 printable sheet featuring 18 fruit picture cards (print 2 of each for matching)
• Step-by-step instructions for printing, cutting, and setup
• Double-sided card backs with a polka dot design for durability and a polished finish

Why Teachers & Parents Love It:

• Engaging & Educational: Helps students practice fruit identification while improving memory and vocabulary recognition.
• Quick Setup: Just print, cut, and play—ideal for busy teachers and parents.
• Flexible Use: Perfect for ESL vocabulary lessons, classroom centers, small group work, or quiet time activities.
• Reusable: Print on cardstock or laminate for years of use.

How to Play:

1. Print two copies of the fruit memory match sheet.
2. Cut out the cards along the dotted lines.
3. Lay cards face down in a grid.
4. Students take turns flipping two cards at a time to find matching pairs.
5. The player with the most matches at the end wins!

Perfect For:

• PreK–2nd grade students
• ESL & ELL learners building everyday food vocabulary
• Centers, early finishers, and indoor activities
• Homeschooling or year-round classroom use

Also available on TPT

Fruit Vocabulary Memory Game | Printable Picture Card Matching Activity

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Pair this activity with my Fruit & Vegetable Digital Flashcards with Picture Dictionary for even more practice. Use the flashcards to introduce vocabulary, then reinforce learning with the memory match game for hands-on review.