The Family Vocabulary Cards

Updated Edition – September 2026
This resource has been carefully refreshed with new family character illustrations, improved page design and reviewed language content for greater consistency across the Family range.

These Family Theme Cards provide a clear, engaging visual resource for teaching and revising vocabulary related to family members.

Designed to support oral language and early sentence building, each card presents one family member with a clear, child-friendly illustration and the matching word shown clearly, helping students connect meaning and language during whole-class instruction.

What’s included

• Set of 13 Family Cards
• One family member per card
• Full-colour illustration with matching text
• Clear, uncluttered layout for easy recognition

How these cards are used

• Whole-class family vocabulary teaching and revision
• Explicit instruction and teacher modelling
• Oral language and speaking activities
• Visual prompts during lessons

The consistent visuals support comprehension and recall, helping students confidently use family-related vocabulary in classroom contexts.

Pair with matching resources

These cards are designed to be used alongside The Family Word Cards, The Family Chart, and games to support structured practise and active language use.

Text: grandfather, grandmother, father, mother, uncle, auntie, older sister, younger sister, older brother, younger brother, baby, cousin (male), cousin (female), me.