Grades K–1
Character Memory Match
Sixteen cut-apart memory cards with eight of Kevin’s characters. Print on card stock for a game that lasts.
Classroom activity · Matching and memory games
Homophones Match
Sea and see, night and knight, blue and blew: join eight homophone pairs, then write a sentence.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–3
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Memory, Matching, Taking turns
What kids do
“Homophones sound the same but are spelled differently. Draw a line to join each pair. Then use one pair in a sentence.”
Words on this sheet
twoseeseaflourflowerknightnightbarepairblewbearwriterightpearbluetoo
Teacher tip
Have kids draw a picture for each homophone to help remember them.
How to use it
- Store each set in a labeled bag or envelope.
- Start with fewer cards for younger players.
- Let kids work with a partner so they talk through their thinking.
Watch for
Kids who do not wait their turn. Practice the routine first.
Talk about it
- Which match was the hardest?
- What would you change to make it harder?
Take it further
Play it as a quick whole-class game on the board.
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Grades 2–3
Compound Word Match
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