Match Three

Encourage language development and cognitive skills with this engaging Match Three sorting set of 36 wooden image cards. Children are invited to explore, compare, and group vibrant wooden image cards into related sets of three, promoting classification, observation, and reasoning abilities in a hands-on and enjoyable way.

This activity is ideal for individual, paired, or small-group work, and provides an excellent platform for guided conversation and vocabulary expansion. Children are encouraged to describe each image, identify common themes, and justify their reasoning—laying a strong foundation for critical thinking and oral communication.

Contains a wide selection of high-quality, durable image cards featuring familiar everyday objects, animals, environments, activities, and more. These can be grouped into sets of three based on categories such as function, setting, shape, purpose, or theme. Ages 3yrs+.

Key Educational Benefits:

• Language Development: Enhances vocabulary as children name and describe images. Encourages the use of descriptive language, comparisons, and categories. Supports language acquisition for English Language Learners.
• Cognitive & Critical Thinking: Develops sorting and classifying skills based on observable attributes. Stimulates reasoning and justification as children explain groupings. Strengthens memory and attention to detail.
• Social and Emotional Skills: Encourages collaboration and turn-taking in group activities. Builds confidence in sharing ideas and participating in discussions. Supports listening skills.
• Early Literacy and Concept Development: Introduces categorisation, an essential pre-reading skill. Provides a context for understanding same/different and matching.

Contents:

36 Wooden Image Cards

Instruction Manual