WORD BINGO
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Center square marked in advance
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Sight word bingo
Practice recognizing familiar words. Replace the starter list with the words your group is learning.
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Paper size
A4
Cards per page: 1
Choose “Save as PDF” in the print dialog to download your cards. Turn off browser headers and footers for a clean print.
How to play
Beginning English readers · 5–15 minutes
Use words already introduced
Review the starter list and keep or replace words to match your lesson. This is a general list of common words, not a labeled curriculum or a reading-level assessment. The starting grid is 3 × 3.
Model the first turn
Print a card for each learner and the item list for yourself. Draw a word slip, say the word clearly, and show how to find and mark it. Give learners time to look at every square.
Read the winning line
Keep calling without replacement. When a learner completes a row, column, or diagonal, invite them to read the words in that line with support as needed. Clear the counters for another round.
- At least eight distinct words are needed for a 3 × 3 card with a free center. A larger list creates more variety across cards.
- If you show the printed word as well as saying it, the activity becomes visual matching; choose the approach that fits your lesson.
Before you print
Is this a Dolch or Fry word list?
No. The starter words are a general selection. Paste in the specific list you are teaching if you need to follow a particular sequence.
Can I turn off the free center?
Yes. Clear the center-square option. A 3 × 3 card without a free center needs at least nine distinct words.
How do I save my cards as a PDF?
Use Print / Save PDF, then choose Save as PDF in your browser’s print dialog. Choose A4 or US Letter in the editor first, and turn off browser headers and footers. Reloading or leaving this page clears your edits, so save your PDF before you go.