Free Earth Day Memory Game Printable for Kids

The Earth Day memory game has been one of our favorite ways to mix fun and learning each April.

My son has always loved matching games, so adding this printable to our Earth Day preschool activities made total sense. It keeps him engaged while sparking simple conversations about caring for the planet.

Whether you’re introducing Earth Day for the first time or just looking for a hands-on activity, this quick and colorful game is a great fit.

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Earth Day Matching Game

Earth Day, celebrated each year on April 22nd, is the perfect time to introduce simple, engaging activities that help kids think about the environment.

This matching games printable is a hands-on way for young children to work on memory skills while learning about themes like nature, recycling, and taking care of the planet.

Whether you’re planning a themed lesson or just looking to add something new to your Earth Day activities, this printable is both educational and fun—and easy to prep with just one sheet.

How To Set Up

This printable includes 12 different Earth Day-themed images on a single page. To play, you’ll need to print the page twice to create matching pairs.

It prints in portrait layout—double-check your printer settings before printing.

Once printed:

• Cut along the edges to separate the 12 cards.
• You’ll end up with 24 cards in total.
• We like to decorate the back of the cards first, especially if using plain paper.

Tip: If you’re printing on copy paper, use crayons or colored pencils for the back design—pens may bleed through.

We usually use a paper cutter for speed and precision, but scissors work fine too.

How to play

• Shuffle the 24 cards and place them face-down on a table.
• For younger kids, lay them out in neat rows (we use 6 rows of 4).
• Players take turns flipping over two cards at a time, looking for a match.
• If they match, keep them face-up or set them aside.
• If not, flip them back over and try again on the next turn.
• The player with the most matched pairs at the end wins.

Celebrate the winner with a small Earth Day prize—we like these save the Earth stickers.

And if you want more memory game fun, check out our free April fools matching game or the Life on Earth Memory Game with even more pairs.

More Free Earth Day Activities for Kids

If you’re looking to build out your Earth Day plans, here are a few more free and engaging activities to explore:

• Waste scavenger hunt – A hands-on way for kids to notice and sort everyday waste items, encouraging awareness of recycling and reusing.
• Earth Day word search – Great for reinforcing environmental vocabulary while keeping early readers engaged.
• Earth Day writing prompts – Thoughtful and age-appropriate prompts that get kids reflecting and how they can help.
• Earth Day bookmarks – A fun little project for kids who love to read; perfect for Earth-themed storytime or nature books.
• Earth Day coloring pages – Designed with preschoolers in mind, these pages introduce eco-friendly ideas in a way that feels creative and accessible.
• Earth Day scattergories – A fun word game twist that older children will enjoy—ideal for family game night or classroom play.
• Earth Day bingo – An easy game option that works well in groups and adds a bit of celebration to your learning.
• Earth Day craft – A no-fuss craft idea to round out your April activities and reinforce eco-friendly habits.

Need to print later? Add this to your Pinterest board or share it on Facebook. You’ll have it handy whenever you’re ready to use it!

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Last Updated on 24 March 2025 by Clare Brown