Words & picture cards
Everyday objects picture cards
Familiar home objects with British and American labels, ready for pointing, naming and “what do we use it for?” games.
2–3 · 3–4 · 4–5 years · FreeExplore activity
Picture cards · Free printable
Animal picture cards
A recognisable animal is a good starting point for a conversation. These cards include familiar pets and farm animals so you can begin with animals your child has seen in life or in books. Naming is only one option: a sound, a gesture or a story about an animal is also a useful response.
Take a little peek8 items · Original illustrations
cat
dog
cow
pig
sheep
duck
Big clear pictures. Labels you can reveal.
Inside the printable
First page shown. The download includes the complete activity and grown-up guidance.
What we’re exploring
Connect familiar animal names with pictures and describe a visible feature.
A little way to play
- Choose three animals and name each one. Ask whether you have seen one in a book, a park or on a visit.
- Show two cards and ask your child to point to the animal you name.
- Try a clue such as “I am thinking of the animal with a woolly coat.” Reveal the card together.
- Compare two pictures: ears, beaks, noses or face markings. Let your child choose the next animal to discuss.
Make it easier
Use one familiar animal and one very different animal. Model its name and leave time for any response instead of repeating the question.
Try a little moreFind the animals with beaks, then talk about where each animal might live. Use real-life examples and explain that some animals can live in more than one place.
For the grown-up
These are friendly illustrations, not a complete guide to animal appearance or behaviour. Compare with real photographs in a book when useful. An adult supervises any real animal encounter.
Answers & naming help
The cards show cat, dog, cow, pig, sheep, duck, horse and chicken. Duck and chicken have beaks. The other six animals have four legs in real life; these cards show their faces.
cat · dog · cow · pig · sheep · duck · horse · chicken
How do I print this?
Choose your vocabulary and paper size, then download the PDF. Print at actual size or 100%. Use the low-ink option for outline activities; colour-name cards still need their colour to teach the word. Cut-and-stack mini-books are available in the flashcard maker.
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