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Free Matching Games Printable Pack For Preschoolers

By Kim in Activities for Kids

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Keeping preschoolers busy while older siblings are in school can be challenging… until now! This free matching games printable activity pack is the perfect solution.

Free back-to-school activity pack for preschoolers with school supply themed printables. this idea now...

It’s hard to imagine, but it’s time for back-to-school. Believe it or not, we are actually starting school in just a few days!

It’s always been a challenge for me to keep my little one busy while the other girls are doing school. So this year, I’ve decided to take the bull by the horns and do something different.

With that in mind, I made some printables that I’m excited to share with you! This super fun back-to-school free printable matching games activity pack is perfect for preschool-aged kids who need something to do while the other kids are in school (whether traditional or home school).

With no siblings to play with, little ones can become quite a handful for mom during the day! Here is a solution that’s perfect for keeping in a busy bag, quiet box, or at the table to keep those little hands occupied while you get some work done.

Pinterest image for free back-to-school activity pack.

Supplies Needed For Printable Matching Games

Here’s a complete list of supplies you’ll need to prepare this activity packet for your little one.

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  • Paper or Card Stock
  • Laminating pouches (optional but recommended for durability – if you don’t have a laminator, this one is fantastic and inexpensive!)
  • Paper fastener
  • Paper clip
  • Mini clothespins

Sign up for your free printable matching game for preschoolers here:

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Games Included In Free Preschool Matching Games Printable Pack

Here’s a breakdown of everything that’s included in this pack. I’ll also share instructions for preparing all the different printable matching games activities.

Matching Clip Cards

This is a great activity for practicing matching skills without your kids realizing they’re “working.”

Printable matching games using cards with small clipart and mini clothespins.

To prepare: Print on paper or card stock and laminate to increase its durability. Cut out the individual cards, leaving a little bit of lamination as a border around each side.

To use: Have your child place a clothespin on the picture at the bottom of the card that matches the large featured picture.

School Supply Memory Matching Games Printable

Increase those amazing memory skills with this memory game printable activity.

A memory game matching activity printable with 2 cards overturned and the rest face down.

To prepare: Print on card stock or the white side of scrapbooking paper (so you can’t see through the cards.) Laminate the cards to increase durability. Cut out the individual cards.

To use: Lay the cards face down. Have the first player flip over two cards. If they match, the player gets to keep them and take another turn. If they don’t match, flip them back over, and it’s the next player’s turn.

Play continues until all the matches are made. The player with the most matches wins!

School Supply Spin And Cover

This is a fun option that can be played with a partner or individually!

A printable matching activity sheet and mini erasers as game pieces.

To prepare:

  • Print on paper or card stock and laminate.
  • Poke a hole in the center of the spinner area.
  • Thread a paper clip onto a paper fastener, then poke the paper fastener through the hole.
  • Spread apart the pieces of the paper fastener on the back.

Note: Make sure to leave about 1/4″ of space between the top of the paper fastener and the paper for easy spinning.

To use: You can play it alone or with 2 players. Spin the spinner. Place a game marker on a picture that matches the spin result. We use mini eraser shapes when we play. Once the board is full, the person with the most pieces wins!

School Supply Spin And Graph

Want to play Spin & Cover with a math twist? Try this version!

School supply themed printable game for preschoolers.

To prepare: Print on paper or card stock and laminate to allow for multiple uses of the activity. Follow the same directions for making the spinner for the Spin & Cover Game above.

To use: Spin the spinner. Color one space on the graph for each picture spun. Stop when one of the graph columns is full. Then count the number of each school supply that was spun and record it on the left side.

Fun And Learning With Preschool Matching Games Printable

Kids can play all of these free printable matching games and activities many times without getting bored with them. From personal experience, I know that they’re sure to keep your little ones occupied for a while during school time when the big kids aren’t available to play!

Go ahead and grab these fun printable matching games and let your little one start having fun with these games instead of looking at a screen!

More Printable Fun

If you love these preschool matching games printables, you’ll love these other ideas too!

  • Free Printable Road Trip Games + A DIY Travel Binder For Kids
  • Apple Playdough Mats: Free Printable
  • Scissor Cutting Practice For Preschoolers
  • Free Printable Playdough Mats For Preschool – Cupcake Pretend Play

Pin the image below to save the printables for later!

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    Filed Under: Activities for Kids, Back to School, Seasonal Tagged With: back to school, free printable, preschoolPublished on August 12, 2021

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    Comments

    1. Scott says

      August 6, 2015 at 10:18 am

      That matching game is super-cute. I can see customizing it with pictures of their own toys!

      Reply
    2. Amber Edwards says

      August 6, 2015 at 11:08 am

      Oh my heart, these are such adorable matching cards! My daughter would have a blast with these! She loves to play the matching game!

      Reply
    3. Nicole B says

      August 6, 2015 at 11:26 am

      I saw this and pinned it because it is such a great idea. My preschooler would love to play these cards. Laminating them so they will be durable is a great idea.

      Reply
    4. Ourfamilyworld says

      August 7, 2015 at 6:39 am

      These are fun activity packs for the kiddos. We’re back to school next week and my little ones are busy practicing with their coloring books. Thanks for the printables!

      Reply
    5. Ellen Christian says

      August 7, 2015 at 8:26 am

      What a cute idea. My kids both loved matching games when they were little.

      Reply
    6. Maribel says

      January 5, 2017 at 4:58 am

      grazie!

      Reply

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