Pasta Magnifying Glass Matching Cards {Free Printable}

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Attention all pasta Lovers! Do you think your child knows the Names of all the pasta types, or perhaps they have their own unique names for them? Here’s a Fun game to test their pasta knowledge – the Pasta Magnifying Glass Matching Cards!

This printable set features 10 popular types of pasta, making it a perfect addition to your Activity Bag for your next trip to Italy or a food-themed unit. Kids will enjoy matching the pasta shapes with the corresponding cards.

Best of all, it’s free for you to enjoy!

Magnifying Glass printable is a fantastic way to hone visual discrimination skills, offering a refreshing twist beyond traditional picture-to-picture matching.

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The Free printable Matching cards pack has

– 12 cards showcasing large Pastas
– 12 cards showcasing small Pastas
– One Activity Label

Pasta Names and shapes for kids

In the printable, I’ve chosen the 10 most popular and easily distinguishable pastas for kids. It helps children learn both the shapes and names of these varieties. Here’s a list of the pasta included:

Penne
Spaghetti
Farfalle (Bowtie)
Fusili
Ravioli
Gomiti Rigati
Ruote (Wagon wheel)
Conchiglle (Sea Shells)
Gnocci
Lasnga

How to use the Pasta Magnifying Glass Matching Game:

1. Print the cards on sturdy cardstock and carefully cut them out.
2. Lay the cards flat on a surface along with a magnifying glass.
3. Encourage children to use the magnifying glass to closely inspect the Pastas on the small cards and uncover matching pairs.
4. For younger players, start with a smaller set of cards, such as 6 or 8.

Remember to opt for high-quality printing when preparing the cards, as the smaller pasta designs may blur, making it challenging for kids to discern them under the magnifying glass.

Interested in adapting this activity for toddlers? Simply print the larger cards twice, allowing them to match the pictures easily.

More Italy-themed Printable Activities

All these are great for Italy unit studies and come with a Free printable!

Picture Books for Kids with Pasta

Strega Nona

This folk tale unfolds the story of a witch who cooks her recipes in a magical pasta bowl and what happens when it falls into the hands of an eager helper. Accompanied by a CD, children will delight in singing along to the repetitive and charming song with this timeless tale.

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