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Wild animals
This free printable flash cards set is the best way to teach kids wild animals vocabulary in ESL lessons.
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The flashcard PDF contains 26 cards
Full page size: A4
2 picture cards per page
Each flashcard features a colorful, child-friendly illustration paired with clear, readable text to help young learners connect English animal words with engaging pictures.
The complete set includes 26 essential wild animal vocabulary words:
lion, gorilla, zebra, panda, tiger, beaver, monkey, elephant, buffalo, chimpanzee, hippo, fox, moose, leopard, raccoon, koala, orangutang, rhino, kangaroo, giraffe, deer, bear, wolf, polar bear, sloth, cheetah.
These are fundamental wildlife words that build core animal vocabulary for preschool, kindergarten, and primary ESL learners.
How to use these ESL flashcards
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Vocabulary introduction: Show each card and model clear pronunciation; drill chorally and individually
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Sorting and habitats: Group animals by habitat (jungle, savannah, forest, Arctic) or by features (fur, horns, stripes)
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Grammar practice: Use with can/has/is (A cheetah can run fast; An elephant has big ears)
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Memory and matching games: Play pairs, Go Fish, and pelmanism with picture-to-word cards
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Guessing games: “Which animal am I?” or “I spy an animal with stripes…”
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Speaking prompts: Build sentences with adjectives and comparatives (The giraffe is taller than the deer)
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Assessment: Quick exit tickets or flashcard quizzes to check understanding
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Laminate for durability: Ideal for centers, wall displays, and repeated use
Download your free Wild Animals flashcards PDF today and energize your ESL classroom with bright, professional teaching materials that kids love to use.