Art Supplies Flash Cards

Young artists do their best work when they know the names of their tools. These art supplies flash cards teach twelve art room words, from crayon, paintbrush and glue to palette, sponge and apron, plus six color words. Each card shows a bright, bold picture on the front, and the word is printed inside, so children can name the supply first and then check the word.

The art supplies flash cards are made for Preschool, Kindergarten and 1st grade. Print the sheets one-sided, fold each sheet on the fold line, and cut on the dashed lines, so every card stays hinged with its picture and word together. Show a picture, let the child say the name, then open the card to read the word inside. A Kindergarten practice page asks children to read each art word and circle the matching picture.

What’s Included

• A colorful cover page
• A How to Use page with prep tips, steps and game ideas
• 6 sheets with 18 fold-over cards: 12 art supplies and 6 colors
• A Kindergarten practice worksheet: read the word, circle the picture
• A card list answer key and a practice worksheet answer key

Why These Art Vocabulary Cards Help Kids

First, naming tools like palette, sponge and marker builds the specific vocabulary children need to follow directions in art class. Second, the fold-over design lets children quiz themselves, since they say the word before they peek inside. Third, linking each word to a clear picture helps early readers learn to read the color words and supply names they see every day.

Ideas for Teachers and Parents

Use these art vocabulary cards before an art lesson to preview the supplies children will use, or keep them in a writing center for spelling help. Hide the cards around the art room and have children find the real supply that matches each one. At home, take out a few supplies and ask your child to match each card to the real tool before a craft project.

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• Matching Color Words Worksheet
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