Free Printable Ocean Matching Game For Preschoolers
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The kids in your life are likely really intrigued by ocean animals! These mysterious creatures are mesmerizing and completely unique!
If you want to help kids learn more about ocean animals, then this free ocean animal matching game is just what you need!
It’s an educational kids activity that will help kids work on memory, focus, visual discrimination, and matching skills. They’ll love matching up all of the different sea creatures!
Read on below to see some different ways we use these cards and don’t forget to enter your email in the form to get your free copy.
Also, check out our other ocean activities for even more learning fun!
Ocean Memory Game
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Even though there are four years between my boys, at ages 3 and 7, they both still love playing matching games. Plus, it’s so easy to set up.
All you need to do is print the cards out onto card stock, laminate them (trust us, you’ll want to reuse them), cut them out, and play!
It’s really easy to set up this simple game. Place all the cards face-down and have your kids take turns flipping over two at a time.
The goal is to match up all the pairs of sea animals! As they play, they’ll be honing their concentration and memory skills – while learning new marine life vocabulary words as they find each matching pair!
There are many different animals on these flashcards, including a sea turtle, a shark, and many more! This ocean memory game would also be a great addition to any ocean theme lesson. We love using it as an independent work activity or small group project.
You can also use these ocean animal cards to reinforce color matching. This is perfect for older toddlers or preschool-aged children who are learning about colors.
Just grab some colored paper in gray, purple, yellow, pink, green, orange, and red and set it up.
Simply place the colored paper in two rows on the table. Then lay out the ocean animal cards and ask your child to match the color of the animal on the card to the correct colored paper.
So simple and educational!
Ocean Ideas For Kids
Keep the learning going by creating a whole ocean-themed unit for kids! We’ve got some great ideas to get you started. Keep reading for some fun and educational activities that’ll have your little ones exploring the ocean from home or school!
Ocean Animal Books For Kids
Reading is a fundamental part of building the foundation for knowledge and understanding. It’s also one way kids can get better at focusing on what they read, which will help them in any academic setting!
Grab some of these books from your local library or buy them on Amazon to add to your home or classroom collection.
The Snail and the Whale– Julia Donaldson, author of the famous book The Gruffalo, brings kids another fun book about an unlikely set of friends. Snail and Whale have lots of fun together in this colorful book!
Shark Lady– This children’s book is based upon the true story of Eugenie Clark, aka, The Shark Lady. Learn about her love of sharks, her discoveries, and the inspiring message of going after what you want in life.
The Rainbow Fish -This is a classic children’s book with a wonderful message for children. In it, a fish learns to share his favorite possession, his glittery scales, with his friends!
Ocean Craft Ideas
We all love to make things, don’t we? And not only does crafting provide us with some relief from boredom, but it also helps our children develop creativity and intelligence. Add in some ocean crafts for kids with some of our favorites below:
Cute Shark Name Craft For Kids
Paper Plate Crab Craft – Kids will go crazy for this fun and easy paper plate crab craft. They can paint, cut, and color it to create a vibrant craft that’s perfect for any ocean day!
Octopus Paper Bag Puppet Craft – Learn how to make an octopus paper bag puppet with this easy tutorial. It’s a fun craft that kids can use for pretend play and will keep them entertained!
Shark Headband Craft – This shark headband craft is perfect for kids who love the ocean. It’s easy to make and can be customized with any color crayons you like. Plus, there’s a free template to help your kiddos.
Paper Plate Humpback Whale Craft – This cute paper plate humpback whale craft is perfect for kids. It’s a fun and easy ocean-themed craft that they’ll enjoy making. Plus, it’s a great way to teach them about whales!
Printable Ocean Activities For Kids
If your kids or students love board games, try one of these fun ocean themed board games for kids!
Kids will love these fun and educational ocean animal printable preschool worksheets. They’ll help kids practice patterns, scissor skills, visual motor skills, fine motor skills, and more. Plus they’re just plain adorable!
Sail the seas with these ocean pattern block mats. We couldn’t resist creating these cute printables to help kids learn to recognize shapes and practice fine motor skills. This is a great way to keep your little ones entertained on those rainy days, or just as an activity anytime.
Who doesn’t love a good color by number activity? These color by number ocean animal printables are perfect for kids who love the sea. Each printable features a different animal, and the colors correspond with the numbers on the page. Have fun coloring in your favorite sea creatures!
These free ocean bingo printables are perfect for summer! They feature different ocean animals and objects so kids can learn while playing. Simply print out the bingo cards and use small toys or bingo markers to play. You can also laminate the cards for repeated use!
Super Fun Octopus Paper Chain Craft
This ocean play dough kit is the perfect way to keep your kids entertained. It’s loaded with fun trinkets and it’s a great screen-free activity. Let their imaginations run wild as they create oceans of their own.
Ocean Animal Matching Game Printable
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Our 3s can enjoy this matching game as can the VPK. Thanks !
That’s great to hear! Thanks so much, and happy it’s a good fit for both groups.
Please send me this game my kids would enjoy it
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Can’t wait to receive this game!
I would love to have this game, thanks
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Hya, I would love this resource!
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I would like to have this resource
Hi! I just checked your email and it’s listed as “unconfirmed” which means you didn’t click the link in the first email. If you didn’t see it, my best guess is it landed in your junk folder. If you can check that folder for my email ([email protected]) and click the link, you’ll be set ◡̈
I would like to have this resource.
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you’ve been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page.
I would love this resource please
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you’ve been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page.
I would like this resource please
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@Sam,
Please send me the Ocean memory game.
Since you’re a subscriber, you just need to click the “Click Here To Get Your Freebie” image at the end of the post and then enter your email in the form. After that, it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page ◡̈
I would like to download this resource
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Look forward to trying this matching game
Oh, great!
I would love to download this ocean themed matching game!
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you’ve been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page.
I was interested in the free ocean match game and requested it twice. It still has not come. There might be a glitch in your system. Your stuff looks good, though!
Thanks! I checked and since you’re already an email subscriber, when you enter your form, it redirects you to the download page. So if you do it one more time, then scroll, you’ll see the blue “download now” button ◡̈
I am so eager to get this freebie!!
I checked and your email isn’t listed in the system so it doesn’t look like it went through. All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you’ve been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page.
Thank you for the wonderful freebie!
No problem!
So thankful for this activity for an autistic child.
Oh, great! So happy you can use it!
I would like the matching game link please.
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post to have the link sent to you. Once you’ve been confirmed as an email subscriber (by clicking the link in the first email), you simply enter your email in any of the forms and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page.
pla sent nice have in my classroom
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I would love the template thanks
Hi I would like the link to these matching cards! Thank you!
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Hi, Thank you so much for letting me use them.
I can’t wait to use them! 🙂
You’re welcome!!
Love the pictures. So much better than my crappy drawings.
Lol, thanks!
I would like the ocean animal matching game.
Since you’re already an email subscriber, all you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of any post and it’ll automatically redirect you to the download page 🙂
I’d love the download please.
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How do I get the patterns for your crafts and activities?
thanks
No problem!
Hi! Thank you so much for sharing these with us!!!! ?
You’re welcome!!
I’m excited to use this on my SpEd students
Yay! Happy to hear that!
printables please
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post to have the link sent to you ?
Thank you for sharing this game!
You’re welcome, Laura!
So excited!!
Yay!
Looks Like Fun!
Thanks! I hope it is!
I cant wait for my students to complete this activity
I hope they enjoy it!
Can’t wait to play with the kids!
Yay! So glad!
Can I please get sent the free ocean match game and the other ones please
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hey, thanks for this idea, would love if you could send me the materials 🙂
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Hi, please send the Free Ocean Printable Matching Game For Preschoolers to me.
Thank you so much.
Of course! All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post and it’ll be sent to you ?
Hi, please send the Free Ocean Printable Matching Game For Preschoolers to me. Thank you so much
All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of this post and the link will be sent to you ?
thank you!
You’re welcome!
Thank you !!
You’re welcome!
Thankyou !!!
No problem!
This is awesome for my students in our under the sea themed classroom!
Yay, so glad!
my toddlers would love to play this game
Oh, good! Hope they have fun!
great kidd0s loved it
Yay! I love hearing that!
i’d love to have a copy
If you put your email in the form at the end of the page, the link to download will be emailed to you ?
Can’t wait to use this with my kid!
So happy to hear that 🙂
Hi! I would love to get the matching cards for my pre-schoolers!
If you put your email in the form at the end of the page, the link to download will be emailed to you ?
Such an awesome idea very helpful
So glad you like it!
I would love to share it with my preschool children
Awesome!
Thank you for sharing. My kids will love it.
God Bless you.
Fun summer activity.
My kid loves them!
Happy to hear that!
I loved it! I can´t wait to use them with my students soon!
So glad!!!
looking forward
Awesome! Hope you guys like them!
Just what I was looking for. Thank you!
Great! You’re welcome!
This is great!
Thanks!
Thanks
Of course!
Excited to get the link for the downloadable/printable matching ocean life cards! My preschool class is going to love them!
So glad!
I am interested in the matching cards
Perfect. All you need to do is enter your email in the form at the end of the post and it’ll be sent to you ?
my kids will enjoy this!
Yay! Happy to hear that!
Looking forward to the link to print this game!
Awesome! Let me know if you run into any problems.
Looking forward to trying this with my son, thanks!
Great. Hope you guys have fun!
Looking forward to the ocean matching game 🙂
Hope you enjoy it!
Can’t wait to play with my kids
Hope you guys have fun!
can I get the printable for the ocean matching game?
Of course! If you put your email in the form at the end of the post, it’ll be emailed to you directly ?
THank you.
You’re welcome!
Can’t wait to play with my preschool class!
Awesome!
Awesome post! My patients would love it
So glad!
I would love to print these for my patients at work
Of course! If you enter your email in the form at the end of the post, it’ll be sent to you 🙂
Love your matching ocean cards. Thank you for sharing.
You’re welcome!
I would like the link to the sea animal matching game.
Of course! If you just enter your email in the form at the end of the page, the link will be emailed to you ?
Love your cute printable activities! My kids love them! ❤️
So glad to hear that Amy! Thanks!
Looks like fun
Awesome!
Thanks Maddie! Hope your guys have fun with it!
Can I get a link to the printable ocean matching game?
Definitely! If you put your email in the form at the end of the post, the link will be emailed to you ?
There is some really awesome stuff, just real difficult trying to get it
Eeek! Sorry it’s confusing for you. Were you able to get this printable?
love this
So glad!
Versatile and cute. My class will love these as we study ocean life.
Oh, good! Thanks for stopping by!
I want to play this game during oceans summer camp
Sounds fun!
Thank You!
No problem 🙂
Thanks
Of course!
Thanks for sharing.
You’re welcome!
nice match game
Thanks…glad you like it!
Thank you so much for the free resource and helpful tips.
You’re welcome!
I love these!
So glad 🙂
Ideas are awesome
Glad you like them 🙂
This seems like a great idea, I can’t wait to try it out!
Yay, so glad you’ll be able to use it, Rachel. Thanks for stopping by 🙂
LOVE
So glad!
Hi , so grateful to you for sharing this to everyone as am also hoping to start homeschooling my kids. Thanks!
Hey Linda! I’m so glad you can use them!!