Preview of free printable classroom object flashcards for kids showing pen, pencil, pencil case, books, scissors, glue, chair, and desk.

Free Classroom Objects Flashcards

Use these free classroom objects flashcards to teach vocabulary for common school items. This set includes words like pen, pencil, chair, desk, and more, and comes with both large and small flashcards that can be displayed on the board or handed out to students to use in activities.

Preview of large printable classroom object flashcards showing chair and desk.
Classroom Objects Flashcards

About These Classroom Object Flashcards

This free set includes 16 classroom object flashcards in both large and small sizes. The large cards are ideal for presenting new vocabulary at the front of the class, while the smaller cards are great for pair work, memory games, and other fun activities. Objects included in this set are: pen, pencil, pencil case, books, scissors, glue, chair, desk, eraser, marker, ruler, notebook, backpack, calculator, stapler, and clock.

Classroom Object Flashcard Game Ideas

  • Classroom Object Bingo
    Give one set of 16 small flashcards to each pair of students. Have them arrange the cards in a 4×4 grid in any order they like. The teacher then uses a matching set to call out classroom objects at random. Students find the matching card and turn it over. The first pair to complete a line—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally—wins. Tip: Use the expression “Where is my [pencil]?” when calling each item, and have students respond “Here it is!” once they find the matching card. This adds natural speaking practice to the game.
  • Four-Corner Flashcard Game
    Choose four flashcards and place one in each corner of the classroom. Give students five seconds to pick a corner and move there. Then, randomly select one of the four cards. Students in that corner are out and must sit down. Play continues until one student remains. Tip: Instead of just showing the flashcard you’ve chosen, have students in each corner ask, “Is this your [eraser]?” Then, you (the teacher) can reply “Yes, it is” if it matches your card, or “No, it isn’t.” if it doesn’t. This keeps students using the target language before the result is revealed.

Other Classroom Object Teaching Resources

Before you go, check out these other useful resources for teaching classroom objects vocabulary and expressions:

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