Printable Memory Games
Updated October 2026 · 6 free printables
Printable memory card games for little kids: sea animals and garden bugs (12 cards), sweet treats and outer space (16 cards), and a number match game where 1 to 8 pairs with that many pictures.
All cards are the same size, so one card back page works for every set. Print, cut, turn the cards face down and take turns finding pairs.
All 6 Printable Memory Games, One by One
Here is a closer look at every page in this collection, with who it's best for and a coloring idea for each one.
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1. Sea Animals Memory Game
A printable memory game with 12 cards (6 pairs) of sea animals: fish, crabs, starfish, octopuses, whales and jellyfish. Cut out the cards, turn them face down and find the pairs. Print the card back page for a no-peeking back. It is made for pre-K and preschool, roughly ages 4 to 5, with big pictures and one number per page.
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2. Garden Bugs Memory Game
A printable memory game with 12 cards (6 pairs) of garden bugs: ladybugs, bees, butterflies, snails, caterpillars and dragonflies. Cut out the cards, turn them face down and find the pairs. Print the card back page for a no-peeking back. It is made for pre-K and preschool, roughly ages 4 to 5, with big pictures and one number per page.
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3. Sweet Treats Memory Game
A printable memory game with 16 cards (8 pairs) of sweet treats: cupcakes, donuts, ice cream cones, cookies, lollipops, pizza slices, strawberries and cherries. Cut out the cards, turn them face down and find the pairs. Print the card back page for a no-peeking back. It suits ages 4 to 6, and little ones can count the pictures with a finger.
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4. Outer Space Memory Game
A printable memory game with 16 cards (8 pairs) of space pictures: rockets, planets, moons, flying saucers, comets, aliens, stars and suns. Cut out the cards, turn them face down and find the pairs. Print the card back page for a no-peeking back. It suits ages 4 to 6, and little ones can count the pictures with a finger.
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5. Number Match Memory Game 1-8
A counting memory game: 8 number cards (1 to 8) and 8 picture cards with that many apples, stars, balloons, fish, ladybugs, flowers, hearts or cupcakes. Kids flip two cards and keep them when the number matches the count. It suits ages 4 to 6, and little ones can count the pictures with a finger. Count the pictures twice: once by pointing, once by coloring a dot on each one.
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6. Memory Game Card Backs
Matching card backs for every memory game page here: 16 cards with a star pattern and a big question mark. Glue the page to the back of a game page before cutting, or print it on the reverse side. It is made for pre-K and preschool, roughly ages 4 to 5, with big pictures and one number per page.
Tips for coloring Printable Memory Games
- Start with fewer pairs and add more as your child improves.
- Name each picture out loud when it is flipped; saying it helps remember it.
- Arrange the cards in neat rows so it is easier to remember positions.
Fun facts about Printable Memory Games
- The memory card game is also known as Concentration or Pairs.
- Young children are often as good as adults at this game because they focus on positions, not strategy.
- Each flip asks the brain to hold several locations at once, which exercises working memory.
Fun ways to use your printables
- Play solo against a timer, or count how many flips it takes to clear the table.
- Use two sets of cards together for a giant game with more pairs.
- Hide the matching cards around the room for a find-the-pair scavenger hunt.
How to print
Click Download PDF on any page and print it at 100% on US Letter or A4 paper. Use regular printer paper for crayons and pencils, or cardstock for markers and paint. Every page here is free for home, classroom and party use, so feel free to print as many copies as you need.
Frequently asked questions
How do you play the memory game?
Lay all cards face down. Each player flips two cards; if they match, the player keeps them and goes again. When all pairs are found, the player with the most pairs wins.
How many cards should a 3-year-old use?
Start with just 3 or 4 pairs from a 12-card page. Add more pairs as your child gets better at remembering where things are.
Do the cards need a back design?
It helps, because thin paper can show the picture through. Glue the card back page to a game page before cutting, or print it on the reverse side.
What does the number match game teach?
Counting and number recognition: a numeral card only matches the card with that many pictures, so kids count every time they flip one.