Autumn Matching Activity | EYFS & KS1

A simple, colourful autumn matching activity with 12 themed cards. Children match each stick to the correct autumn picture, helping to build visual discrimination, matching and fine motor skills in an easy, hands-on way.

The designs are bright, clear and child-friendly, making this a lovely addition to continuous provision, tuff trays, guided groups or a quick independent task. It is genuinely low prep. Just print, cut and use.

What’s included:

12 autumn-themed matching cards
Clear, bold designs that are easy for little ones to recognise
A fun mix of familiar autumn and seasonal pictures, including hot chocolate, a firework, a bonfire, a leaf, a mushroom, a fox, a conker, a pumpkin, a sparkler, a pinecone, a rocket and an acorn.

How it helps:

• Supports visual discrimination
• Develops fine motor skills
• Builds matching skills
• Encourages children to recognise and name familiar objects
• Promotes conversations about colours, patterns, shapes and autumn
• Supports seasonal vocabulary

Where it fits:

• Continuous provision
• Tuff trays
• Independent activities
• Guided groups
• Early years and KS1 provision

Themes:

• Autumn
• Seasonal changes

A quick and easy activity for EYFS and KS1 that brings a little autumn fun into your provision. It is practical, engaging and requires very little preparation, making it an easy activity to print, cut and pop straight into your setting.