Bring excitement to sight word review with this First Grade Sight Word Bingo Game. Featuring 41 Dolch-aligned high frequency words, this printable literacy game is designed for 1st grade students, ESL/ELL learners, and early readers. It’s an engaging way to build fluency, listening, and recognition skills while having fun in the classroom.
How to Play
Each student receives one of the included 30 colorful Bingo boards. The teacher calls out a word from the First Grade sight word calling cards, and students find and cover it on their board. The first student to complete a row, column, or diagonal wins and must read back the covered words for reinforcement. This ensures active engagement and accountability during gameplay.
What’s Included
- 30 Unique Bingo Boards featuring 4 fun animal themes: fox, giraffe, parrot, and bear
- Teacher Calling Cards for 41 Dolch First Grade sight words
- Printable in both color and black & white for flexible classroom use
- Reusable resource – print, laminate, and use year after year
Why Teachers Love It
- Provides hands-on sight word practice for early readers
- Engages students in whole group and small group settings
- Boosts listening comprehension and word recognition skills
- Perfect for centers, interventions, and classroom celebrations
Also Available on TpT
View this resource in my Teachers Pay Teachers shop here: Sight Words for First Grade Bingo Game – Dolch Aligned
Pair It With This Resource
For even more sight word practice, pair this Bingo game with my First Grade Sight Word Card Game (UNO-Inspired) . The Bingo game focuses on listening and recognition, while the card game builds fluency and fast recall. Together, they create a comprehensive and engaging way for 1st graders to master their sight words.