Free Insect Memory Game Printable

This fun insect memory game printable introduces your kids to the intriguing world of bugs.

Ideal for enhancing cognitive abilities like memory and attention, this game uses captivating images of various insects to help children distinguish and learn about different species.

Whether it’s for educational purposes at school, a stimulating indoor activity, or a thematic addition to a bug-themed party, this printable offers a delightful way for kids to connect with nature while boosting their observational skills.

This printable memory game is a fantastic educational resource and a great way to spark curiosity about the environment.

The image displays several cut-out memory cards with insect illustrations on a cutting board. The cards have drawings of various insects like bumblebees, ants, and spiders. There are also bright swirly patterns as backgrounds.

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Insect matching game

This bug matching game is free for personal use and classroom use only. Scroll to the bottom of the post for instant access to the pdf printable.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to prepare and play the game, designed with two sets of 12 images each—one set featuring just images of insects and the other set including the same images but with descriptions underneath.

Materials needed:

Color printer
High-quality paper or card stock
Laminator and laminating sheets (optional but recommended for durability)
Scissors or a paper cutter

Preparing the game:

Create two sets of cards. The first set should have just the images of the insects. The second set should have the same images but include a short description under each image. Here’s a breakdown of the images you’ll need for each set:

3 Spiders
1 Ant
1 Ladybug with 10 spots
1 Queen Bee
2 Blue Butterflies
1 Wasp
1 Bumble Bee
2 Yellow Butterflies
1 Ladybug with 9 spots
2 additional Spiders
2 Red Butterflies
1 Flying Bumble Bee

For added durability, especially if the game will be used frequently or by young children, laminate the printed sheets before cutting them into cards.
Use scissors or a paper cutter to cut out the individual cards from each sheet. Ensure each card is cut to the same size for consistency and ease of play.

cutting out the insect matching game cards

How to play the game:

Mix up the cards from both sets together to randomize the order. This ensures a challenging memory game.

Place the cards face down in a grid. The layout could be 4×6 or any configuration that fits your space and number of cards.

Players take turns flipping over two cards at a time, with the goal of finding matching pairs—one card with just the image and its corresponding card with the image and description.

If the cards match, the player keeps the pair and gets another turn.
If they don’t match, the cards are flipped back over, and the next player takes their turn.

Continue until all cards are matched:

The game continues until all pairs have been matched.
The player with the most pairs at the end of the game wins.

Learning component:

After matching, take a moment to read the descriptions aloud and discuss them. This reinforces learning about the insects and their characteristics.

A colorful matching card game featuring swirly pattern backs in teal, yellow, and pink. Some cards are flipped to reveal illustrations: a cartoon bumblebee with the label "1 bumble bee," and red butterflies with the label "2 red butterflies." The game appears to be designed for young children, likely to help with counting or matching.

This memory game is a great way to make learning about insects exciting and memorable for kids, providing both a visual and informational stimulus to help them learn about the natural world.

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Additional insect worksheets

Carry on learning with these insect worksheets for kids:

Enhance fine motor skills and color recognition with our fun insects color by number printables.
Help young learners master the alphabet with these engaging insect alphabet worksheets, perfect for preschool and early elementary grades.
Challenge students with our free insect word search, a great way to reinforce insect-related vocabulary and spelling.
Test your students’ knowledge with our insect word scramble, ideal for a fun and educational brain-teaser.
Get creative with these hands-on insect crafts for kids, designed to complement learning and provide hours of fun for little ones.
Teach the anatomy of insects with this detailed parts of an insect worksheet, helping students identify and label different parts of an insect.

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Last Updated on 25 April 2025 by Clare Brown