Blending Sounds Bingo

Blending Sounds Bingo: Beat The Elephant is an engaging and educational twist on traditional bingo, designed to help beginner readers reinforce their recognition of common initial consonant blends. Players take turns drawing cards and matching them to their boards, but watch out-if a card features a piece of the elephant, it must be placed on the elephant game board! The goal is to complete individual boards before the elephant is fully revealed, adding an element of excitement to learning.

Educational Benefits:

• Strengthens phonics and early reading skills
• Enhances recognition of initial consonant blends (br, cr, cl, dr, gr, sk, sl, sp, st, tr)
• Encourages turn-taking and social interaction
• Develops matching and memory skills

Classroom & Play Ideas:

• Use as a group literacy activity to reinforce blending sounds
• Introduce a storytelling element by having players use words from their board in a sentence
• Time each round for an exciting challenge in speed and accuracy
• Encourage teamwork by playing in pairs for cooperative learning

Age Range: Suitable for early readers

Kit Contents:

• 4 durable, wipe-clean game mats (25 cm x 33.5 cm)
• 81 durable playing cards