Enhance your child's vocabulary and reading skills with our engaging Picture-Word Association Worksheets for ages 5-9. Specially designed for young learners, these printable activities encourage kids to connect images with their corresponding words, enhancing comprehension and memory. Fun, colorful, and interactive, our worksheets make learning an enjoyable adventure, helping children master language fundamentals while boosting their confidence. Ideal for teachers and parents alike, these resources foster independent learning and curiosity. Explore our collection at Kids Academy and give your child the tools they need for academic success and a lifelong love of learning!


Check out this FREE "Picture-word association" Trial Lesson for age 5-9!

Illustrations in Informational Texts

Favorites
With answer key
Interactive
  • 5-9
  • Picture-word association
Solution Matching: Hobbies. Part 1 Worksheet
Solution Matching: Hobbies. Part 1 Worksheet

Solution Matching: Hobbies. Part 1 Worksheet

Math problems can be made more fun and easier to solve by relating them to real-life activities. Kids Academy's free printable worksheet helps your child to do this. Read each problem, paying attention to the numbers and terms, then choose the correct equation from the options given. This will help your child to understand the problem and get the right result!
Solution Matching: Hobbies. Part 1 Worksheet
Worksheet
Picture Words Worksheet
Picture Words Worksheet

Picture Words Worksheet

Pictures are key for early reading skills. Remind children to use all resources when reading passages to understand meaning. With the free PDF, kids can learn through pictures & words, then answer questions based on what they learned. This hits home that all info in text is valuable, pics included!
Picture Words Worksheet
Worksheet
Make It Match Worksheet
Make It Match Worksheet

Make It Match Worksheet

This bright, cheery worksheet helps students practice discerning between mono-syllabic words with similar short vowel sounds. With familiar pictures and bold colors, they'll circle the word that matches each given picture, honing both reading and visual discrimination skills. A great tool for emerging readers!
Make It Match Worksheet
Worksheet
Matching Family Members Worksheet
Matching Family Members Worksheet

Matching Family Members Worksheet

Most family members look similar due to genetics. Teach this concept to your child using this worksheet - look for similar facial and bodily features, then circle those from the same family. Help them learn how to recognise family resemblance.
Matching Family Members Worksheet
Worksheet


Picture-word association is a crucial educational strategy for children aged 5-9, and both parents and teachers should prioritize it because it lays a strong foundation for literacy and cognitive development. At this early stage, children are visual learners; their brains are more adept at processing images than text. When kids link words with pictures, it aids in vocabulary retention and comprehension by imbuing abstract symbols (words) with concrete meaning (pictures).

Moreover, this association enhances critical thinking and helps develop conceptual understanding. For instance, seeing a picture of an apple next to the word "apple" not only teaches the child what an apple is but also creates neural connections that help in recognizing the word in different contexts, aiding in reading fluency.

Additionally, picture-word association can help to bridge language barriers for children learning English as a second language or those with speech and language delays. It transforms learning into a more engaging, interactive, and less intimidating activity, enabling all children to participate joyfully.

Encouraging this practice also fosters mnemonic devices that improve memory and recall. Overall, integrating pictures with words helps create a multisensory learning experience, making the educational process more effective and enjoyable for young learners. Parents and teachers investing in this approach can significantly enhance a child’s early educational journey.