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
Clothes flashcards
A hat, a coat or a familiar pair of shoes can start a useful conversation about getting dressed. These cards keep the pictures simple and let an adult reveal the label after a guess. Use the words your family knows, then explore another English label if you want to. There is no need to replace a familiar home-language word.
Take a little peek8 items · Original illustrations
hat
coat
shoes
trousers
jumper
sock
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
Build everyday clothing vocabulary and describe an item’s parts, purpose or place on the body.
A little way to play
- Choose two or three cards and name each item. Compare a picture with a real item if one is available.
- Ask a practical clue such as “Which goes on our feet?” Accept both socks and shoes when either makes sense.
- Arrange a pretend packing set. Ask your child to choose a few items and tell you who might wear them or where they might go.
- Switch the vocabulary setting to compare trousers with pants or jumper with sweater. Explain that people in different places may use different words for the same item.
Make it easier
Match one real hat to the hat card. Offer two contrasting pictures and let your child point, touch or look towards the match instead of naming it.
Try a little moreSort clothes by a rule such as worn on the head, feet or body. Talk about an item that fits more than one situation. Describe a favourite item without showing its card and invite a guess.
For the grown-up
Clothing choices depend on comfort, culture, weather and personal needs. Avoid rules about which colours or garments belong to girls or boys. An adult handles any real fastenings or accessories that could be unsuitable for the child.
Answers & naming help
Hat, coat, shoes, trousers/pants, jumper/sweater, socks, T-shirt and shorts. The shoes card shows a pair; saying “shoe” while pointing to one is also sensible. Practical clues may have several correct answers.
hat · coat · shoes · trousers / pants · jumper / sweater · sock · T-shirt · shorts
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.
Keep the discoveries going.
More words & picture cards ↗Little hands at work
First picture sorting activities
A real cut-and-place sorting board: put clothing and food pictures into two groups, then explain your choices.
2–3 · 3–4 · 4–5 years · FreeExplore activity
Feelings & routines
Morning routine chart
A simple morning picture sequence you can adapt to your household, with no scores, streaks or pressure to race.
2–3 · 3–4 · 4–5 years · FreeExplore activity