Letter Bingo

Learning Goals: Literacy, Letter Names, Letter Sounds

Play bingo in small groups or as a whole class.

Give each student a bingo card and a handful of counters.

When the caller (either you or a student) calls out a letter name, instruct the students to place a counter on that letter, if it is on their card.

This game can also be played with the caller saying the letter sound(s) and having the players identify the letter that makes that sound and then placing a counter on it.

Depending on time, the goal of the game can be to fill a row or the whole card.
Counters and bingo cards

Free supporting PDF, found here
The educator directed the game by providing instructions, monitoring progress, and providing support when needed.

This game had explicit rules to be followed, that were determined by the educator. The children had little influence the creation, process, or outcome of the game.

Implementation