This free printable fall matching game gives toddlers, preschoolers, and Kindergartners a hands-on way to practice visual discrimination, memory, vocabulary, and taking turns. The packet includes 20 pairs of fall picture cards in two versions: one set with vocabulary words and one with pictures only. Use three or four pairs with a younger child, play a traditional Memory-style game with older children, or place the cards face up for simple matching practice. This low-prep game works well for morning time, a preschool center, quiet work, or an enjoyable fall activity at home.
You can also browse all of my fall worksheets and hands-on printable activities for more seasonal learning ideas.
Since Fall is just around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about and printing fun Fall things for my little ones! During preschool this week, we’re going to start a few of our mornings with this Fall Matching Game. Matching games are an easy way to expose my children to new vocabulary and incorporate fall fun to our school day.
NOTE: This packet was originally published in 2012! It has been updated a few times through the years, so please download the newest version and enjoy again.
🍂 There are a multitude of fall worksheets and hands-on printable activities here at Mama’s Learning Corner. Browse through all of the color by code worksheets, File Folder Word Walls, writing sentences worksheets, and much more!
Free Printable Fall Matching Game
This free printable fall matching game will be just right for your preschool or Kindergarten learners. Because the cards come with or without vocabulary labels, you can choose the set that best fits your learning situation.
Fall Matching Game at a Glance
- Ages: Toddlers through 1st Grade
- Includes: 20 matching pairs in picture-only and vocabulary-word versions
- Skills: Visual discrimination, memory, vocabulary, and turn-taking
- Prep: Print, cut apart, and laminate if desired
- Best for: Preschool centers, morning time, quiet work, or family game time
How We Will Use This Fall Match Game in Our Homeschool
On some days, my 3-year-old and I will play a Memory-style match game, but I’ll only use 3-4 of the matches so I don’t overwhelm her.
Other days, we’ll use all of the cards, but I’ll place them face-up just a few at the time. Then she’ll gather matches as soon as she finds a pair.
My Kindergartner and I can play a “real” Memory-style match game, as she’s old enough to remember where specific cards are.
And lastly, I can use this Fall Match Game with my almost 2-year-old. We’ll sit together and say the names of each of the pictures. She’s in the mimic stage of talking (so sweet!) and she’ll love repeating all of the picture names.
This one little set of printable match pieces can be used with three different levels of early learners. Love that!
More Free Printable Matching Games
There are several other sets of free printable matching games here at Mama’s Learning Corner. Choose others that your children will enjoy!
→ Brown Bear, Brown Bear Match Game
→ The Very Hungry Caterpillar Match Game
→ Match Game Packet – Fruit-themed match game
→ Transportation Matching Cards
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More Homeschool Questions Answered! Part 2
Love your stuff!!! thanks for being so generous!! 🙂
Hi, Lauren! The download link is broken. Or did you intend for it to no longer be available?
Hi Celeste! Thanks for letting me know the link isn’t correct. I have MANY of those and I am slowly making my way through them. I’ll try to get it fixed and back up later tonight or tomorrow.
Thanks again! 🙂
Thanks so much! As always, I appreciate all that you do. This site is fantastic! 🙂
I finally got it up, Celeste, so you should be able to download now. Thanks for your patience! And your kind words. 🙂
Hi. I printed out the fall matching game because it said free printable, but to purchase for classroom on teachers pay teachers, but I can’t seem to find it on teachers pay teachers.
Thank you.
Kate, you are so thoughtful (and honest!) to pay for the match game. I inadvertently put the wrong license in the download packet. It is for personal and classroom use, so please feel free to go ahead and use it in your classroom.
I’m sorry I made that error and I appreciate you pointing that out to me! 🙂
Thank you so much! xo
What a cute set!
I will probably pair these up to make a set for “I have …. who has ….?”
My pre-reading kindergarten students love these and picture prompts let everyone play.
I always love to hear how others use the printables I create. So many WONDERFUL ideas! I appreciate you sharing!
I hope your young ones enjoy!
xo, Lauren