School Supplies Matching Game
Match each school object to its English name! A quick, free game to learn and review 12 common school supplies in English — perfect for kids and beginners. Tap a picture, then tap the word that names it.
Tap a picture, then tap its English name to make a pair.
Pictures
Words
You matched them all! 🎉
How to play
- 1
Look at the picture
Each card shows a picture. Pick the one you want to match.
- 2
Tap the matching word
Choose the English word that names the picture.
- 3
Match them all
Clear the whole board, then play again with a fresh set.
12 School Supplies in English
Here is the full list of words in this game, each with a picture and an example sentence. Use it to study before or after you play.
| Picture | English | Example sentence |
|---|---|---|
| pencil | I sharpen my pencil to a fine point. | |
| book | I read a fun story in my book. | |
| pen | I sign my name in ink with a pen. | |
| ruler | I draw a straight line with a ruler. | |
| scissors | I cut the paper with scissors. | |
| crayon | I color inside the lines with a crayon. | |
| backpack | I carry my books in my backpack. | |
| notebook | I write my homework in a notebook. | |
| paintbrush | I dip the paintbrush into the paint. | |
| globe | The globe shows the countries of the world. | |
| microscope | I look at tiny things through a microscope. | |
| paperclip | I hold the pages together with a paperclip. |
School Supplies Vocabulary — FAQ
How many school supplies are in the game?
The game includes 12 common school supplies, from pencil and book to scissors and backpack. Each round shows 8 of them at random, so a new game feels different every time.
Is the school supplies game free?
Yes — the game is completely free and runs in your browser, with no download or sign-up needed.
Who is this game for?
It is made for kids and beginners learning English, but anyone who wants to review basic school vocabulary can enjoy it.
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