Category Photo Cards

These cards and labels were created with a simple design to maximize versatility. Make them once and use them all year long.

Adapt them for changing seasons or themes using props and containers.

Pair them with turn-taking games or a child’s special interests to increase motivation.

This set includes:

•216 real photo cards

•216 word cards

•80 category labels (singular and plural forms)

•14 general category labels

•7 written prompts

•1 all-in-one language worksheet

•9 pages of data collection sheets

•Examples for use

Use these cards:

•With pre-K through adults

•As an independent task

•One-on-one

•With mixed groups

Vary difficulty:

•For younger children, pair photo cards with real objects

•For older children and adults, use written words

Photo Cards Include:

Foods

Fruits: peach, pear, cherries, raspberries, kiwi, limes, cantaloupe, coconut

Vegetables: tomato, bell pepper, chili pepper, celery, peas, zucchini, green beans, mushrooms, beans, lettuce, onion, cauliflower, potato, butternut squash, sweet potato

Grains: croissant, oatmeal, muffin, waffle, crackers, tortilla, rice, pasta

Dairy: scrambled eggs, yogurt, cheese, ice cream sundae

Meat: hot dog, sausage, steak, ham

Sweets: chocolate, cookie, lollipop, pie

Drinks: lemonade, chocolate milk, orange juice, soda/pop/coke

Animals

Farm Animals: horse, sheep, goat, rooster, donkey, llama, duck, goose

Zoo Animals: kangaroo, camel, leopard, chimpanzee, lion, panda, rhinoceros, hippopotamus

Forest Animals: rat, bat, squirrel, raccoon, fox, porcupine, elk, wolf

Pets: dog, cat, guinea pig, rabbit

Reptiles: lizard, turtle, snake, alligator

Insects/Other: chameleon, caterpillar, cricket, beetle, dragonfly, moth, frog, worm

Birds: dove, macaw, ostrich, turkey, swan, pelican, owl, eagle

Fish/Ocean: fish, crab, dolphin, octopus, seal, walrus, orca whale, whale shark

Vehicles: tricycle, wagon, scooter, moped, canoe, kayak, rowboat, sailboat, airplane, helicopter, ambulance, ship, car, pickup truck, school bus, van

Clothes/Accessories: T-shirt, dress, shorts, sweater, watch, gloves, glasses, hat, ring, bracelet, necklace, earrings, purse, backpack, flip-flops, sandals

Musical Instruments: recorder, trumpet, violin, guitar, saxophone, banjo, triangle, harp

Tools: wrench, tape measure, pliers, shovel, screwdriver, screw, axe, drill

Body Parts: eyes, ear, tongue, nose

People/Occupations: mailman, trash collector, plumber, veterinarian

School Supplies: paper, notebook, crayon, markers, glue stick, stapler, lunchbox, desk

Toys: baby doll, play food, bubbles, blocks, play dough, action figure, puzzle, kite

Sports Equipment: tennis racquet, volleyball, skateboard, sled, goggles, golf ball, cleats, football

Furniture: table, chair, crib, couch/sofa, stool, recliner, rug, dresser

Home: television, washer/dryer, blender, mixer, refrigerator, oven/stove, dishwasher, microwave, doormat, plant, clock, calendar, hairdryer, toilet, bathtub, sink, fork, spoon, knife, spatula, plate, glass, cup, mug