Our engaging and interactive Syllable Bingo is designed to support students in recognising and counting syllables in words, a critical skill in phonological awareness. Through fun and interactive gameplay, students will learn to identify words with one, two, or three syllables. Perfect for small group settings or individual practise, this activity will delight learners as they explore syllables in names of fruits and ocean animals.

How to Complete

1. Print the Syllable Bingo Mats (choosing between fruit and ocean themes) and the associated Syllable Number Cards on thick card for durability. Choose between high and low colour options based on your needs. Cut out the Syllable Number Cards for students to use to mark their boards. Alternatively, provide counters, blocks or playdough for students to use when marking their boards.
2. Each student will need a Bingo Mat and access to the Syllable Number Cards or a suitable alternative. The leader will call out a number (1, 2, or 3), representing the syllable count. Students search their Bingo Mat for an image with a word that matches the given number of syllables. Once found, they place the correct numbered card over that image. If no matching image is available, students miss that turn. The first student to mark three spaces in a row calls out “Bingo!” and wins the round.

Additional Tips

1. Before beginning, review the images on the Bingo Mats and practise saying the words aloud to count their syllables.
2. For younger learners, slow down the game to allow more time for syllable identification.
3. This activity can be conducted as a group game or as an individual practise station.

Extension Ideas

1. Create Your Own Bingo Mats: Encourage students to draw or write their favourite fruits or ocean animals and identify their syllables to create personalised mats.
2. Incorporate Writing Practise: Have students write down the words from their Bingo Mats and separate them into syllables.
3. Challenge Mode: Add words with four or more syllables and create new mats to extend the activity for advanced learners.
4. Team Bingo: Pair students into teams to collaboratively identify syllables and strategise their marking.

Our Syllable Bingo activity is an excellent tool to reinforce syllable counting in an enjoyable and memorable way. It promotes listening skills, phonological awareness, and collaborative learning, making it a fantastic resource for your classroom!