Alphabet Memory

A memory game with a learning twist: each letter card matches a picture card, like B and ball or Z and zebra. Every card speaks when it flips, and every match is cheered with "B is for ball!" so children link letters to beginning sounds.

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About the game

Decks8: A–F, G–L, M–R, S–X, U–Z, then mixed decks
Cards6 pairs a game
Reading neededNone. Every card is spoken
Sign-upNone. Stars are saved on your device

How to play

  1. Pick a deck. Start with A to F.
  2. Flip two cards. Listen to what each card says.
  3. Match a letter and a picture. B goes with ball because ball starts with B.
  4. Find all 6 pairs. Finish in 10 flips or fewer for three stars.

For parents: what Alphabet Memory practices

Alphabet Memory connects each letter to a word that begins with it, building letter names and beginning sounds. Later decks mix capital and lowercase letters. It pairs with:

Common Core: RF.K.1d (name upper- and lowercase letters), RF.K.3a (letter-sound correspondence).

Getting the most out of it

Games are best as a reward or a warm-up, not the main lesson. Ten minutes of play after a short lesson works better than an hour of play on its own.

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Last reviewed: November 11, 2026

Questions parents ask

Why does X go with x-ray?

Very few words start with x, so we use x-ray. You can also talk about words that end in x, like box and fox.

Which deck is hardest?

The small-letter deck, because b, d, p and q look alike.

Is this game free?

Yes. Every game on English1to5 is free, with no ads, no sign-up and no in-game purchases.

Does the game collect any information about my child?

No. There are no accounts. Progress and scores are saved only in your browser on your own device. See our privacy policy.