Build ESL and early learner vocabulary with these City Vocabulary Clip Cards. Featuring 24 common shops and buildings in a town, this set is ideal for ESL/ELL students, kindergarten, and primary grades. Perfect for literacy centers, social studies units, and independent practice.
What’s Included
- 24 picture → word clip cards (city place image with three word choices)
- 24 word → picture clip cards (place word with three image choices)
- Teacher directions for setup and use
- Labels to organize and store cards
City Vocabulary Words Covered
skyscraper, cinema, jail, flower shop, police station, town hall, veterinarian office, car repair shop, bakery, airport, bank, gas station, post office, hospital, library, pharmacy, road, museum, house, sidewalk, fire station, school, church, zoo.
Why Teachers Love This Set
- Practical vocabulary: introduces places kids recognize in their own town
- Differentiated formats: picture–word and word–picture matching support all learners
- ESL-friendly design: clear visuals paired with simple, high-frequency words
- Hands-on engagement: use clothespins or markers to choose answers
- Reusable resource: laminate for long-lasting classroom use
Classroom Uses
- ESL/ELL vocabulary lessons
- Community unit in social studies
- Literacy and word recognition centers
- Partner speaking and listening activities
- Independent practice or early finisher tasks
Setup & Printing
- Print cards on cardstock (color recommended).
- Laminate for durability, then cut along trim lines.
- Provide clips, clothespins, or dry-erase markers for answers.
- Use included labels to keep sets stored and organized.
Tip: Add answer dots to the back of each card for easy self-checking.
Skills Covered
- City and community helpers vocabulary
- Word recognition and spelling
- Picture–word matching
- Fine motor skills (clipping, tracing)
- Listening & speaking in ESL contexts