Keep this sight word game in your back pocket!
We all know that sight words are foundational for students becoming fluent readers because they are the most common words they will read. For instance, children will see the words AND, THE, and TO thousands of times! If you’re looking for a fun game to add to your sight word teaching repertoire, we have the perfect addition for you. As students race to reach the rainbow first in this editable sight word game, they will read, write, and spell their sight words along the way.
Grab your free set below and then join the priority list for our VIP teaching membership, The Science of Reading Formula, so you can unlock access to all of our playful teaching tools in one time-saving spot.
Sight Word Game Prep
We love games that can be prepped once and used time and time again because it cuts down on your planning and prep time.
Since this sight word game is editable, it can be used all year long with just a few minimal tweaks each time.
To get ready, simply type a word into each spot on the board game.
(Remember- sort your sight words by phonics skills for the ultimate reading growth!)
Then, print the board game and record sheets. Grab a playing die and game pieces and you’re ready to play.
Unicorn Race Sight Word Game
This game is extremely versatile so it’s the perfect addition to your literacy centers, small groups, or partner work.
To play, students will take turns rolling the die and moving their game piece. Each student will read the word they land on out loud before both players write the word on their record sheet.
The first student who reaches the rainbow at the end of the board game wins!
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This is wonderful! How do I change the font to look like yours when editing and adding my own words? Thank you
Hello Renee,
All of our downloads use the Hello Font- you can snag your free version here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Hello-Fonts-Personal-Non-Commercial-Use-301730
I hope this helps!
Warmly,
Kimberleigh
Can’t wait to try!
Hooray! I hope your kids love them as much as we do!
Let us know.
Warmly,
Kimberleigh // Happiness Ambassador
Maybe a silly question…what are you using for the game pieces in your pictures?
LLOVE, love your creations!
Hello Gayla!,
No silly questions! I promise 🙂
We use old pieces from other board games, I can’t remember exactly which board game these were from, but I hope this helps!
Warmly,
Kimberleigh
Hi Andtea,
Thank you so much for reaching out, I am sorry you are having trouble editing, we never want that.
Here are a few tips:
Please make sure you have the most recent version of Adobe Reader Other, it is free and is the only reader that will ensure that our products and freebies download, can be edited, and print correctly.
You also want to be sure that you are working with the file that has been downloaded and saved to your computer – not the initial “preview file” that pops up. We often have customers trying to edit that file and it doesn’t work the same as Adobe Reader.
Warmly,
Ashley // Happiness Ambassador, Playdough to Plato/The STEM Laboratory
There appears to be no active link for the free unicorn dice wordgame trial
Just emailed you Helen.
Warmly,
Ashley // Happiness Ambassador
Hi I was wondering could I get access to this game please?
Hi Laura,
Thanks for reaching out. I’m sorry you’re having trouble downloading. We never want that.
You will want to scroll down to the blue DOWNLOAD NOT button at the very bottom of the post to access this freebie.
Please check to be sure you’ve enabled pop-ups from our site. Even if you’ve been able to download before, the site was recently updated and you may need to do so again. We also recommend using the Chrome browser. For instructions on how to enable pop ups in Chrome, you can check out THIS ARTICLE.
You can also check out our troubleshooting video HERE for help. If you still can’t get it to work, you can email me at hello@www.playdoughtoplato.com and I will get it to you.
Warmly,
Ashley // Happiness Ambassador
Hi I followed the directions but I do not see how to edit the words on game board
Thank you
Thank you’ my girls in k love unicorns!
Is there an editable version?
Thank you for this wonderful activity. I am one of the Teachers at Georgia Academy http://www.georgia.edu.ph and handling Nursery class. I am browsing for activities and found this. These ideas is a big help. Thank you
Yay! I am so glad that you found this helpful, Lyn!
I click on the thing but it doesn’t do anything, How do I download the unicorn game?
Hi Krystal,
When you click the blue “Download Here” button, a pop-up should open. You can try checking to make sure your browser isn’t blocking pop-ups from the site or try using a different browser. Let me know if you’re not able to get the game!
Warmly,
Sarah // Playdough to Plato Team
I have even tried to open it on my iPad nothing works. Please help
Hi Krystal!
I just sent you an email!
Sarah // Playdough to Plato Team
Excellent! My son loves it! How did you create your sight word list for the editable version? Did you just randomly add words?
Thanks
Hi Arlene,
Most of the words that are pre-filled on the game are from the first 100 Dolch words. Since it’s editable, you’ll be able to fill in any list of sight words that you’re currently working on with your son!
Warmly,
Sarah // Playdough to Plato Team