Indigenous Aussie Animal Memory Cards

Look closely at Australian animals represented in different drawing styles with these Indigenous Aussie Animal Memory Cards. Children match each animal drawing with its corresponding Aboriginal-style representation.

Why Educators Love It

• Encourages visual comparison beyond identical pictures.
• Builds animal vocabulary and memory skills.
• Supports partner play, discussion and turn-taking.

How to Use It

• Start with a few face-up pairs and discuss their shared animal features.
• Turn cards face down for a matching game, adding more pairs as confidence grows.
• Invite children to explain the visual clues they used to make each match.

Details

This is different from other memory games in that you match the Aussie drawn animals with the Aboriginal traditionally drawn animals. There are 32 laminated cards (16 pairs) measuring 15cm x 10cm, stored in an Aboriginal designed fabric pouch.