Grades 1–2
Addition Facts Memory Match
Eight addition facts and their sums, from 2 + 3 to 7 + 5, as a cut-apart memory game.
Classroom activity · Matching and memory games
Shape Names Memory Match
Match each shape to its name, from circle to hexagon, on sixteen cut-apart cards.
- Grade level
- Grades K–1
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Memory, Matching, Taking turns
What kids do
“Cut out the cards. Play memory: a match is a shape and its name. Say the name when you turn it over!”
Printed on the sheet:
- How to play: cut out the cards and mix them up face down. Take turns flipping two. A match? Keep it and go again. The player with the most pairs wins.
Words on this sheet
circlesquarehexagonheartstaroval
Teacher tip
Have kids say each shape name as they flip the card.
How to use it
- Store each set in a labeled bag or envelope.
- Start with fewer cards for younger players.
- Keep a few copies in an early finisher bin so they are always ready.
Watch for
Kids who do not wait their turn. Practice the routine first.
Talk about it
- How did you remember where the cards were?
- What strategy did you use?
Take it further
Play it as a quick whole-class game on the board.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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Synonyms Match
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Grades K–1
Shape Shadows Memory Match
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