Clothes / Clothing: What am I? – Cards for English Lessons

What has short sleeves and is worn all year round? On these English riddle cards about clothes for primary school, each piece of clothing describes itself in one or two simple sentences. The children listen to or read the description and guess what is meant. The answer is at the bottom of each card, so it is quickly clear whether they guessed correctly. At the same time, they learn words used to describe clothes, such as for a zipper, collar, or buttons.

This is included:

• Riddle cards with description and answer
• Usage tips

Ways to use in English lessons

You can read the cards to the class, and whoever recognizes the piece of clothing says the English word. In pairs, the children can also ask each other the riddles. A few cards are also suitable as a short warm-up at the beginning of the lesson.

Learning objectives and skills promoted

• Reading comprehension: read English riddle texts and recognize the piece of clothing being sought
• Listening comprehension: understand and solve read-aloud riddles
• Vocabulary: learn clothing words such as jumper, trousers, or wellies, and features such as sleeves, zip, or collar

The same riddles are also available as a What am I? – Worksheet, with the descriptions to assemble in the puzzle.

Have fun trying them out and guessing!

Your vlamingo team