Grades K–1
Animal Riddle Bingo
“I say moo. I give milk.” Listen to the riddle and cover the animal word. Twenty riddles to read aloud.
Classroom activity · Printable bingo games
Beginning Sounds Bingo
The caller reads ball, bat, bus and kids cover the b. Twenty beginning sounds, including qu.
- Grade level
- Grades K–1
- Time
- About 20 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Listening skills, Quick recall, Following a game routine
What kids do
“The caller reads three words. Listen for the first sound. Find that letter on your card and cover it. Four in a row wins!”
Teacher tip
Have kids say the sound as they cover the letter.
How to use it
- Cut the caller cards ahead of time and keep them in an envelope.
- Use counters, beans or crayons to cover squares so cards can be reused.
- Use it as a center, an early finisher choice, an indoor recess activity or a sub day page.
Watch for
Kids who mark without solving. Ask winners to read back their squares.
Talk about it
- Did you solve any in your head?
- What would you change to make it harder?
Take it further
Play for a full card (blackout) for a longer game.
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Opposites Bingo
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Ten More, Ten Less Bingo
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Missing Number Bingo
8 + __ = 15: work out the missing number from 0 to 19 and cover it. Adding and subtracting both ways.
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