Free President Matching Game Printable
This free president matching game printable is a fun way for kids to learn the names and faces of U.S. presidents through play.
The printable includes illustrated president portraits with matching name cards. Kids can use them for a classic memory game, match each president to their name, or start with just a few cards at a time while they become familiar with the faces.
We found this much easier than trying to memorize a long list of presidents. It naturally gets kids looking closely at the portraits, sounding out unfamiliar names, and talking about the presidents they already recognize.
It’s an easy activity to add to a U.S. history lesson, Presidents’ Day unit, or quick social studies review.
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How to Play the President Matching Game
Print the president portraits and matching name cards, preferably on cardstock so they’re easier to handle and the images don’t show through. Cut out the cards with scissors or a paper cutter, and laminate them if you want to reuse the game.
You don’t need to use every president at once. Start with a small number of cards, especially with younger kids, and add more as they become familiar with the names and faces.
Kids can also color the portraits before cutting them out, giving them a chance to look more closely at each president.
The printable is free for personal and classroom use. Scroll to the bottom of the page to enter your email address and receive the PDF.
Different Ways to Use the Cards
There are a few easy ways to use the printable depending on the age of the kids and how well they already know the presidents.
Name and face matching – Lay the portraits and name cards face up and match each president with the correct name.
President memory game – Turn the cards face down and take turns flipping over a portrait and a name card to find a matching pair.
President recognition challenge – Hold up a portrait and see if kids can name the president before showing them the matching name card.
Start with familiar faces – Begin with presidents kids already recognize, then gradually introduce less familiar ones.
You can change the number of cards each time you play, making the same printable work for a quick review or a more challenging memory game.
More Presidents’ Day Printables
If you want to keep learning about the U.S. presidents, these printables work well alongside the matching game:
- President word scramble: A simple vocabulary activity for elementary and middle school.
- If I Were President worksheet: A short writing prompt focused on leadership ideas.
- Presidents coloring pages: Portraits of all U.S. presidents for name and face recognition.
- George Washington worksheets: Age-appropriate options for younger students.
- Thomas Jefferson worksheets: Activities that build background knowledge alongside the game.
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Books About Presidents for Kids
These president books are good additions if kids want to learn more about the people behind the portraits.
- Weird but True: US Presidents is a fun choice for kids who prefer surprising facts and bite-sized information to long biographies.
- The Presidents Visual Encyclopedia has plenty of pictures and short sections, making it easy to look up individual presidents.
- Presidents’ Day is aimed at younger kids and introduces Presidents’ Day and why it is celebrated.
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Last Updated on 21 September 2026 by Clare Brown
