What are File Folder Games?
Do you know what file folder games are? They are just as the name suggests - a game played on file folders. File folders are those little cream color folders, which we see normally in offices. Preschool and homeroom teachers use them to create fun activities for their children to play.
There is an incorrect concept that file folder games are only used for matching objects. However, teachers use these for several activities. You can use them for science and even for counting practices. Keep in mind that these activities can help your children to gain a strong grasp of different concepts. This section of our site features complete units that can be presented with file folders games and projects for students.
Adding Figures
- 1. Cut out all squares. Page 2 and 3 should be mounted in the folder. Pages 4 and 5 should be saved together. 2. Cut out "How to Play" and mount it outside folder. 3. We recommend laminating all pieces.
Match the Amounts
- 1. Cut out all frames. Page 2 and 3 should be mounted in the folder. Pages 4 and 5 should be saved together. 2. Cut out "How to Play" and mount it outside folder. 3. We recommend laminating all pieces.
Find and Match Animals
- How to Play: Match the animal on the left with its correct name on the right.
Set 2 of Animals
- Includes the following animals: Polar bear, parrot, rhinoceros, rabbit, raccoon.
Plane Colors
- Directions: 1. Cut out all dogs. Page 2 and 3 should be mounted in the folder. Pages 4 and 5 should be saved together. Pages 6 and 7 should be saved together. 2. There are two variations of this game. To match visual colors use pages 4 and 5. To match words to colors use pages 6 & 7. 3. Based on your choice in number two, cut out “How to Play” and mount it outside folder. 4. We recommend laminating all pieces.
Split Faced
- 1. Cut out all faces. Cut down the center line of each face to create 2 pieces. Mount the left side of each face in a folder. 2. Place the remaining pieces in a plastic baggy. 3. Cut out "How to Play" and mount it outside folder. 4. We recommend laminating all pieces.
Symmetry Page
- Color and cut out the faces. Cut the faces down the dotted line. Mount the left side of the faces in a folder. Place the remaining pieces in a plastic pocket or baggy.
Page to Mount
- 1. Cut out all frames. Page 2 and 3 should be mounted in the folder. Pages 4 and 5 should be saved together. 2. Cut out "How to Play" and mount it outside folder. 3. We recommend laminating all pieces.
Ball of Shapes
- Match the patterns on the circle to square. Place each circle inside square.
Mounting Page
- 1. Cut out all circle and square matching patterns. Page 2 and 3 should be saved together. Pages 4 and 5 should be mounted in the folder. When mounting pages 4 & 5 make sure to tape each end onto the folder, leaving the top edge free. This will allow the circle to fit into the square (pond). 2. Cut out "How to Play" and mount it outside folder. 3. We recommend laminating all pieces.
Page Mount
- 1. Cut out all shapes. 2. Each page, for pages 2 through 4, should be mounted in the folder. Pages 5 and 7 should be saved together. 3. Cut out "How to Play" and mount it outside folder. 4. We recommend laminating all pieces.
Word Mounting 1
- This is page that contains the words: slow, hot, in, high, down, good, dark, black, fast.
Wolf
- This is page that contains the words: easy, tall, left, open, little, clean, happy, full, heavy.
