Strategy meets learning with this sight word game
We all know the importance of sight word practice. The more sight words students are able to recognize, the more fluent readers they are because they don’t have to sound out the words one letter at a time. But, let’s face it- sight word practice can be a bit… well… boring. But this brain-friendly sight word game changes all that! Students will love playing and you’ll love the easy prep. It is perfect to add to your sight word practice library.
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Sight Word Practice Prep
This game requires next to no prep. Simply print one game sheet for each student and write the sight words you want them to practice on separate slips of paper. Fold each paper up tightly and place them in a bowl so students can choose their sight word randomly when it’s time to play.
Don’t forget to sort your sight words by phonics skill first so students are focusing on just one spelling rule at a time! You can download our sight words list right here or grab it inside the Science of Reading Formula along with thousands of other time-saving teaching tools when you become a member.
Sight Word Squares
Students will play the game in pairs. To start, have each player grab a different colored marker and pick a sight word from the bowl to practice during the game.
Just like the traditional Magic Square games, children will take turns connecting two dots with a line. After a few rounds, a player will form a square. To claim it, they will write their sight word in the middle.
Students will continue playing until all squares have been claimed. Whoever has the most squares at the end of the game wins!
Children love this game because it’s equal parts strategy mixed with playful sight word practice. It’s so simple and engaging!
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Good one. We have used your laminated alphabet cards in so many ways and I can anticipate that this one will be just as useful
Yay, Kimira! I’m excited to hear that the alphabet cards are coming in handy. I hope your kids enjoy the Magic Squares too. 🙂
This very activity was in my “Blog Idea Notebook” to do post about in January! You stinker! Must be a “great mind” thing. 😉
Oh my gosh! How funny, Becky. I must have read your mind. 🙂
Great way to work on sight words! My five year old will love this.
Hooray! I’m excited to hear that the Magic Squares are helpful, Allison. I hope that they’ll be a hit with your family too.
Fun!
Thanks Kendall!
I having trouble down loading Magic square.
Hi Linda,
I’m happy to help! Try downloading Magic Squares directly here:
https://www.playdoughtoplato.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Squares.pdf
Hope that works!
Malia
I am unable to click on the blue download button. I click and nothing happens . Please help or email a different link please
Hi Jody,
When you click the blue “Download Here” button, you’ll get a pop-up that prompts you to enter your name and email address. After providing this information, you’ll be directed to the PDF. If you’re not seeing these, check to see if your browser is blocking pop-ups from the site. You can also try using a different browser like Firefox. Let me know if you’re not able to grab the game!
Warmly,
Sarah // Playdough to Plato Team
This button/link is not working for me either. I do not get a pop-up window.
Hi Reanna!
If you are not getting a pop-up when you click the “Download Here!” button, you’ll need to adjust your browser settings to allow pop-ups from the site. Please reach out if you’re not able to get the game!
Warmly,
Sarah // Playdough to Plato Team