Patriotic Pairs Folder Activity
Visual Matching Kit • Early Childhood & SpEd
Patriotic Pairs Picture Match
Picture-to-Picture Match
Cut-Out Front Cover & Folder Tab Label
Affix to front outside of file folder
Patriotic Pairs
U.S. Symbols & Holidays Picture Match
5 U.S. Symbols Flag • Eagle • Statue • Bell • White House
5 Major Holidays July 4 • Thanksgiving • Veterans • Memorial • Presidents
Student: ______________________ Date: _________
FOLDER TAB LABEL
🇺🇸 Symbols & Holidays Match
Pure Picture-to-Picture
- Direct visual discrimination
- Zero text clues / reading required
- Reliable self-contained artwork
- Ready for laminating & Velcro
Simple Teacher Assembly Steps
1
Prep Folder
Take a letter-size manila folder. Cut and affix the cover badge and tab label to the outside.
2
Mount Mats
Glue Page 2 (Symbols) to inside left and Page 3 (Holidays) to inside right.
3
Cut Cards
Cut the 10 picture cards on Page 4. Laminate mats and cards for durability.
4
Add Velcro
Place Velcro rough dots in dashed boxes on mats and soft dots on the back of each picture card.
How Students Play
1. Pull the 10 picture cards out of the storage pocket on the back of the folder.
2. Scan the cards and find the identical matching picture shown in the model column.
3. Stick the picture card into the dashed box directly beside its matching picture!
Patriotic Pairs • Picture-to-Picture Match Page 1 of 5 • Assembly Guide
Inside Left Panel
United States Symbols Mat
5 Symbols
Picture-to-Picture: Find and attach the identical symbol picture in each box! Visual Match
1
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U.S. Symbol
American Flag
→
Velcro
Match Flag Picture
2
U.S. Symbol
Bald Eagle
→
Velcro
Match Eagle Picture
3
U.S. Symbol
Statue of Liberty
→
Velcro
Match Statue Picture
4
U.S. Symbol
Liberty Bell
→
Velcro
Match Bell Picture
5
U.S. Symbol
White House
→
Velcro
Match House Picture
Glue to inside left of file folder Page 2 of 5 • Symbols Mat
Inside Right Panel
Major United States Holidays Mat
5 Holidays
Picture-to-Picture: Find and attach the identical holiday picture in each box! Visual Match
1
U.S. Holiday
Independence Day
→
Velcro
Match July 4th Picture
2
U.S. Holiday
Thanksgiving
→
Velcro
Match Thanks Picture
3
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U.S. Holiday
Veterans Day
→
Velcro
Match Veterans Picture
4
U.S. Holiday
Memorial Day
→
Velcro
Match Memorial Picture
5
U.S. Holiday
Presidents’ Day
→
Velcro
Match Presidents Picture
Glue to inside right of file folder Page 3 of 5 • Holidays Mat
Cut-Out Picture Cards (10 Cards)
Cut along dashed borders. Add velcro to the back to match onto folder mats.
💡 Print on cardstock & laminate!
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U.S. SYMBOL
American Flag
Picture Match Card
U.S. SYMBOL
Bald Eagle
Picture Match Card
U.S. SYMBOL
Statue of Liberty
Picture Match Card
U.S. SYMBOL
Liberty Bell
Picture Match Card
U.S. SYMBOL
White House
Picture Match Card
U.S. HOLIDAY
Independence Day
Picture Match Card
U.S. HOLIDAY
Thanksgiving
Picture Match Card
U.S. HOLIDAY
Veterans Day
Picture Match Card
U.S. HOLIDAY
Memorial Day
Picture Match Card
U.S. HOLIDAY
Presidents’ Day
Picture Match Card
10 Picture Cut-Out Cards • Sized for mat slots Page 4 of 5 • Visual Matching Pieces
Visual Master Key & Storage Pocket
Visual check for students, plus a fold-and-glue storage envelope for the back of the folder.
Self-Checking
Visual Match Verification Key Compare placed cards with this visual guide
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American Flag
Bald Eagle
Statue of Liberty
Liberty Bell
White House
Independence Day
Thanksgiving
Veterans Day
Memorial Day
Presidents’ Day
Fold-and-Glue Storage Pocket Template
Cut outline, fold tabs back, glue to back of folder
Fold tab back • Glue zone
Fold tab
Fold tab
Picture Card Storage Pocket
Store all 10 matching picture cards here when finished playing!
5 Symbol Cards
5 Holiday Cards
"Check that all 10 picture cards are tucked inside before putting the folder away!"
Attach this pocket to the outside back cover of your file folder.
Patriotic Pairs • Picture-to-Picture Match Page 5 of 5 • Visual Master Key & Storage Pocket
