Sight Word Game

This game can be used with preschoolers through any grade!

What you will need: Sight Word strips, cardstock (optional), glue (optional), markers or stickers.

Cost: Approximately: $1.75

All you do is cut your Sight Word strips to the length needed. There are usually a few in the package that have 2 words to a strip and this is what I use as a template to cut the others to length.

I added cardstock to the back of mine because I used markers to write the word “BOOM!” on 3 cards (you can write it on up to 7 cards. If you choose to use stickers; you may not need to use the cardstock.  If you do use cardstock; glue the strips to the cardstock. If you are using markers; use them before you laminate.

You don’t have to laminate; but they will last longer.

A few notes before I tell you how to play: You get about 40-45 words per pack! You don’t have to use all the words in the game at once. Go ahead and switch them up every now and again. The more words; the longer the game. The more people playing; the more words you may want.

How to Play: Shuffle the cards and lay the pile in the middle of the table, face down. Each player takes a card and if he/she reads the card correctly; they get to keep the card! If they choose the “BOOM!” card, they return ALL their cards to the pile and the pile gets re-shuffled. When all the cards are gone from the pile, the person with the most cards is the winner. You can also put a time limit on the game; say 3 or 5 minutes and the person with the most cards at the end of that time is the winner.

Make sure to cheer on the success of your players! Give them the extra encouragement they need if they are beginning to feel frustrated. Let them know they are doing a great job. You can even have them help you a time or two (insert smile here).