A Fun Morphology Game for Your Classroom

A morpheme is the smallest meaningful unit or part of a word. Prefixes, suffixes, root words and base words are all morphemes.

Being aware of these handy word parts has many advantages! Morphology knowledge is beneficial not only when students are trying to spell new words but also when they are decoding (reading) more complex words. When armed with the knowledge of how words are built, the meaning relationships between words are more easily explored.

To make learning about morphology fun and engaging for your students, the Teach Starter team has created this hands-on bingo game. Featuring 20 unique game boards and 20 different calling cards, this game will have your students learning about root words, prefixes and suffixes while engaging in friendly competition with their classmates.

Read on to learn more about how to play this fun morphology game in your classroom!

How to Play This Morphology Game for Students

This resource includes 20 different calling cards. Each card includes word parts that are either root words, prefixes or suffixes. Every calling card lists a definition and its matching word part.

The caller chooses a calling card and reads the definition only to the players. Students volunteer the word part they think matches the definition. Once the correct word part has been identified, students cover that word part with a counter if it appears on their bingo card.

The first player to achieve a vertical, horizontal or diagonal line is the winner!

Download and Prepare This Morphology Game

This resource can be downloaded as an easy-print PDF or editable Google Slides file. Use the menu on the Download button to choose your preferred version.

Print the game boards and calling cards on cardboard for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access. 

This resource was created by Jennifer Hall, a teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator. 

Resources to Complement This Morphology Game for Students

Don’t stop there! We’ve got more activities and resources to include in your lessons on word morphology.

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Morphology Match-Up

Consolidate your morphology lessons by ensuring students understand word parts terminology and the meanings of different word parts.

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Greek and Latin Roots – Word Tree Anchor Charts

Encourage vocabulary development with 24 Greek and Latin root anchor charts.

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Greek and Latin Roots Worksheet Set

Practise using vocabulary containing Greek roots and Latin roots with these weekly root word worksheets.