Free St Patrick’s Day Memory Game Printable
Our St Patrick’s Day memory game printable has been a favorite in our home, and I’m thrilled to share it with you!
Featuring 12 festive Irish-themed images, it’s a fun and simple way to celebrate the holiday with kids.
This is a great game to add to your St Patrick’s Day activities this March.
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St Patrick’s Day matching game
Our memory game for kids printable is always a hit with toddlers, preschoolers, and younger kids, and I have to admit, I enjoy them too.
This free printable St Patrick’s Day picture memory game is easy to set up and perfect for bringing a festive touch to your holiday activities.
How to set up
Scroll to the bottom of the page to grab the St Patrick’s Day free printable game. It includes 12 festive images and prints in portrait orientation. Don’t forget to check your printer settings for best results.
This will give you a matching pair for each image.
We like to add a creative touch by decorating the backs of the cards. Grab your favorite coloring pens (we have a go-to set we love), or if you’re using regular copy paper, stick to crayons or colored pencils to avoid bleed-through.
Trim the borders so you’re left with the 12 individual images.
Using a paper cutter makes this step faster and more precise, but scissors work just fine too.
Once you’ve cut out both sets, you’ll have 24 St Patrick’s Day-themed cards ready to play!
Now you’re all set to enjoy this fun and festive activity!
How to play the Irish-themed memory game
Mix up the 24 cards and lay them face down on the table. For younger kids, arrange them in neat rows; I find 6 rows of 4 cards each works well.
For older kids, you can scatter them randomly to add a bit more challenge.
Each player flips over two cards per turn.
If the two cards match, you can either remove them from the game and place them in front of you or leave them face up on the table.
If they don’t match, return them face down in the same spot.
Continue taking turns until all the pairs have been matched.
The player with the most matches at the end wins! Make it extra fun by awarding a St Patrick’s Day sticker to the champion.
This simple game is a great way to bring a festive touch to your celebrations while challenging memory skills.
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Other St Patrick’s Day activities for preschoolers
- Introduce the excitement of a classic game with a festive twist: St Patrick’s Day bingo free printable, perfect for group engagement in the preschool setting.
- Enhance letter recognition and early literacy skills with St Patrick’s Day alphabet worksheets, tailored for young learners.
- Encourage a love for reading with a selection of the best St Patrick’s Day books for kids, to explore the lore and fun of this cultural celebration.
- Stimulate vocabulary and word recognition with a St Patrick’s Day word search printable.
- Embark on an adventure with a St Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt, crafted to spark curiosity and exploration among preschool children.
- Foster creativity and cherish memories with St Patrick’s Day handprint art activities, a perfect way for little ones to express their artistic side while celebrating the holiday.
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 20 December 2024 by Clare Brown