Where Is...? – Game for Young Children

Where Is…? – A Printable Group Speaking Game for Young Children

Looking for a simple and engaging group activity for young children? This printable card game encourages communication, active listening and interaction while giving children the opportunity to take part in a shared activity.

With 7 themed sets included, the game can be used throughout the year, with additional seasonal versions for Easter and Christmas.

What’s included?

• 112 printable cards across 14 pages (8 cards per page)

• 7 themed sets:

• 2 everyday sets

• 3 Easter sets

• 2 Christmas sets

• Game instructions and rules

• A printable PDF file

How to play

The teacher starts by asking: “Where is…?” and chooses a child, saying: “I think (child’s name) has got the…”

The chosen child checks their card. If they have the object, they say “Here it is!” If not, they choose another child. The game continues in this way until someone finds the object.

What skills does the game support?

• Communication skills: encouraging children to express themselves and respond to others.

• Listening and attention: listening carefully to questions and following the game.

• Social interaction: taking part in a shared activity and interacting with other players.

• Turn-taking: learning to wait for a turn and choose the next player.

• Vocabulary development: recognising and naming familiar objects and pictures.

• Confidence: encouraging children to speak up and participate.

Why choose this game?

• 7 themed sets provide variety and make the game suitable for different occasions throughout the year.

• Flexible group size: the number of cards can be adjusted to the number of players.

• Easy preparation: simply print, cut out and shuffle the cards.

• Reusable materials: printing on thicker paper and laminating the cards helps them last longer.

• Flexible rules: the game can be adapted to suit children’s needs, abilities and skills.

A simple and versatile group activity that combines play, communication and interaction!