How to play sight word bingo
- Pick a level above — the cards use only that level's Dolch words. Print one card per student (2 per page saves paper).
- Open the Caller tab. Each word appears big on screen and is read aloud, so it works on a classroom TV or smartboard.
- Students cover the word with a counter, crayon X or dry-erase marker.
- Five in a row wins. The winner reads their five words back to the class — extra reading practice. Check any card with its code and card number.
The 5 Dolch sight word levels
| Level | Grade | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Primer | Pre-K | 40 |
| Primer | Kindergarten | 52 |
| First Grade | 1st | 41 |
| Second Grade | 2nd | 46 |
| Third Grade | 3rd | 41 |
The Dolch list is a set of 220 high-frequency “service words” that make up a large share of the words in children's books. Many of them can't be sounded out, so children learn them by sight — and repeated, playful practice like bingo helps them stick.
Game ideas for the classroom
- Sentence bingo: read the word in a sentence (“where — Where is my pencil?”).
- Mixed review: type words from two levels into the box for end-of-term review.
- Weekly list: type this week's spelling or sight words and print fresh cards every Friday.
- Patterns: four corners, the letter X or blackout for longer games.
- Reuse: laminate cards or use sheet protectors with dry-erase markers.
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Questions
Is this sight word bingo free?
Yes. Pick a Dolch level, print as many different cards as you need and call the game online for free, with no signup.
Which sight words are included?
All 220 Dolch sight words, in 5 levels: Pre-Primer (40 words), Primer (52), First Grade (41), Second Grade (46) and Third Grade (41). You can also type your own weekly word list.
How do I play sight word bingo in class?
Give each student a card. Open the Caller tab: it shows each word big on screen and reads it aloud. Students find and cover the word. Five in a row wins, then the winner reads their words back to the class.
How many cards should I print?
One per student. Every card is different, so up to 200 can be printed at a time. Two cards per page saves paper.
More free classroom and party games: make your own bingo cards, Christmas picture bingo, number bingo caller.