Animals A to Z Alphabet Memory Matching Game for Kids

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  • Phonics-Forward Strategy
  • Created with Educators
  • Research-Backed Learning
  • Dry-Erase Finish

Match. Learn. Play. All screen-free.

Kids remember what they touch, flip, and find.

This memory game pairs 26 animals with 26 lowercase letters. Each match connects a letter to the first sound of an animal's name.

We chose lowercase on purpose. Most of the words kids will read in books are lowercase, so that's where we start.

What's included

  • 52 square cards: 26 animal cards and 26 lowercase letter cards
  • Each card is 2.5" with rounded corners
  • Printed on thick, matte paperboard that holds up to little hands
  • 12 ways to play, so the game grows with your child
  • Designed for ages 3 and up
  • Third-party toy tested for safety

How kids play

The youngest players can start face up, simply finding pairs. As they grow, flip the cards over for a classic memory game.

Try Sound Search: say a letter sound like “sss” and have your child find the matching animal or letter. Older kids can use the animal cards to spell simple words like cat, dog, and sun, then match the letters underneath.

All 12 games are on the activity guide, with the ages and skills for each one

Part of the Animals A to Z collection

The same animals appear in our alphabet flashcards, restickable stickers, art print, and storybook, Curious Creatures from A to Z. Seeing the same animal again and again helps each letter sound stick. Shop the collection!

💛 Why Parents & Educators Love It:

🔤 Phonics-Forward Letter Learning Every card helps kids connect letters to sounds—building the foundation for strong reading skills.

🔡 Lowercase Letter Emphasis Focuses on the letters kids see most often in early reading and writing.

🦓 Whimsical Animal Illustrations Each letter is cleverly shaped like an animal to make learning more engaging and memorable.

🖊️ Dry-Erase Surface for Repeat Practice Laminated finish makes it easy to trace, wipe, and try again—perfect for building confidence and fine motor skills.

🎲 10 Built-In Learning Activities Created with real teachers, these interactive activities turn flashcard time into playful learning.

🧲 Pairs Perfectly with Our Magnetic Letters Coordinate with our 1” and 2” letter sets for hands-on, multisensory learning at home or in the classroom.

Animals A to Z Educational Collection

Frequently Asked Questions

What age is this memory game for?

 It's designed for ages 3 and up. Toddlers can match cards face up, and older kids can play the classic face-down version.

How many cards come in the set? 

52 cards. There are 26 animal cards and 26 lowercase letter cards, one for each letter of the alphabet.

Why lowercase letters instead of uppercase?

Most text kids read is lowercase. Learning lowercase letters early makes the jump to reading books smoother.

How does this help with phonics? 

Each animal card matches the letter its name starts with. Kids practice hearing a first sound and linking it to a letter.

Is it safe for young kids?

Yes. The game has been tested by a third-party lab for toy safety but adult supervision is always recommended

Does it go with other Animals A to Z products? 

Yes. The flashcards, stickers, and storybook use the same animals, so kids see familiar friends across every activity.

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Why Educators Love These Alphabet Animals

Our Animal A to Z Collection of products aren’t just adorable—they’re educational powerhouses! Developed with teachers and early-education experts, every detail is intentionally designed to boost early literacy skills

Phonics-First Learning

Animals featured in each letter align with the most common letter sounds, enhancing phonics skills in an intuitive, playful way.

Lowercase-Focused

Kids see lowercase letters most frequently, so mastering these first supports stronger reading and writing skills.

Visual Letter Recognition

Friendly animal illustrations act as visual memory aids, helping kids connect letter shapes with easily recognizable imagery.

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Amy F
10/10!!

10/10 resource bundle! This has been such a great tool for my kids. Everything is perfectly designed for little hands, and my three-year-old has learned all of his letters and sounds through the games and flashcards. We love how engaging and hands-on everything is, making learning feel like play!

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Amy F
Beautiful Book!

My three-year-old is obsessed with this book! He loves matching the pages to the corresponding flashcards and letter tiles from the matching game we have. The book is beautifully designed, and we love that it focuses on lowercase letters. It has been such a wonderful resource for our homeschool routine and a fun way to build letter recognition skills.

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Amy F
A great addition to our homeschool routine!

This matching game is a fabulous resource for my kindergartner and my younger preschooler! We homeschool, and we love incorporating games into our lessons, so this has been such a fun and helpful way to practice phonics and letter recognition.
The tiles themselves are extremely well made and durable. They don’t fray or bend, even with little hands putting them through the ultimate durability test — haha! A great addition to our homeschool routine!

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Amy F
Great for little hands!

These flashcards are awesome! We love that they feature lowercase letters, and I love pairing them with the corresponding letters for different activities. My kids use these in a variety of ways — from letter recognition and phonics practice to animal recognition with my youngest. The illustrations are beautiful, and the quality of each card is great. They are sturdy and don’t bend easily, which is a huge plus for little hands!

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Amy F
cohesive and intentional!

This bundle is absolutely fabulous! It’s perfect not only for my six-year-old who is entering first grade, but also for my three-year-old who is just learning his letters. The quality is top-notch, and everything feels so cohesive and intentional together. You can tell a lot of thought went into putting this bundle together, and it has been such a great addition for both of my kids at different learning stages. Highly recommend!

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Tmchristensen
Plays with it every single day!

My daughter has played with this every single day since I bought it! We are loving the games and the letters :) it’s just what we needed to survive summer :)

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Amy F
Cute, Durable, and Practical!

I honestly didn’t expect these to be so thick and sturdy—they’re perfect for little hands! My kids have been sticking them everywhere to practice letters, simple words, and phonics. They peel off clean with no residue and are truly restickable! The illustrations are adorable too. We’re obsessed!!

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Anonymous
They’re awesome!

They’re awesome! Very happy with my purchase. And great customer service.

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Rachel
My 4yo loves this! The quality is amazing and it

My 4yo loves this! The quality is amazing and it is something we can do together!

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Kris
This book is awesome

My 6 YO loves this book! The rhyming is super fun & engaging. He always wants to find the "hidden" letter animal. We have the 2" letters and so when we're eating I often use this as an activity to keep him engaged. He goes through and finds the letters and matches them.

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Randy Spoor
Perfect Reading for my granddaughter

Nothing better in life than your 4 year old granddaughter sitting on your lap reading this book with her. She hung on every word and laughed at the pictures. Not sure who had a better time, me or her!!

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Andrea Jewett
Amazing Resource

These cards are the perfect addition to your child’s learning! On the go size means you can practice anywhere! Making learning simple and fun! Cute designs for letter recognition and early prewriting in letter tracing! Mom and pre-K teacher approved!

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Kelli
OBSESSED

I am the biggest fan of these stickers. I love the exposure to lower case letters!! The designs are absolutely precious. But the best part is the QUALITY. These stickers are sturdy, easy to clean and use over and over again. They are truly toddler proof and ready for FUN

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Sarah Lore
Super Durable and Easy to Remove!

These peel off so easily! We stuck them on the fridge, on our workbooks, and even on the walls, and they slip right off. Super cute and colorful illustrations too! Very thick and durable!