Master Grade 2 Dolch Sight Words with a Bingo Game

Bingo is a fun game that can be played by the littlest of learners. So why not use Bingo to help your students learn their high-frequency words? 

This Bingo game provides a hands-on way of helping students learn high-frequency words while also improving their reading fluency and word recognition. The resource contains 24 game boards and 46 calling cards and can be used for whole-class activities, literacy groups or small-group interventions. Students will love the healthy competition and the chance to be the one to call out BINGO!

The download includes:

• Teacher instructions
• 24 Bingo game boards
• 42 calling cards

The file can be accessed as either an easy-print PDF or as an editable Google Slides file.

Fun Variations for This Grade 2 Dolch List Bingo Game

Here are some fun variations to make this Grade 2 Dolch sight words Bingo game even more engaging in the classroom:

1. Mystery Word Bingo – Give students clues about a word rather than saying it outright. For example: This word starts with ‘t’ and rhymes with ‘hen’. This encourages critical thinking and phonics skills.
2. Write-It Bingo – Instead of marking words on their Bingo boards, students must write each word on a mini whiteboard before covering it. This adds a spelling and handwriting component to the game.
3. Silent Bingo – Hold up a flashcard instead of saying the word aloud. Students must read it themselves before marking their boards, which helps build independent reading skills.

Start Using These Grade 2 Dolch Words Bingo Boards 

As mentioned above, this Bingo game downloads as either an easy-print PDF or an editable Google Slides version. Use the Download button to access your preferred file format. (Note: You will be prompted to make a copy of the Google Slides template on your personal drive before accessing it.)

We recommend printing this resource on cardboard to increase the durability of the resource. Place all components of the game into a large envelope or ziplock bag for safekeeping.

Samantha Rose, a teacher and Teach Starter collaborator, contributed to this resource.

Resources to Compliment the Teaching of Dolch Sight Words

Click below to access more teacher-created resources to use when teaching Dolch sight words to your students:

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