Practicing phonograms is a lot more fun when you have jungle-themed Bingo boards! Help your child review (and master!) phonograms with the help of monkeys, lions, and other exotic inhabitants. But be careful–it’s a jungle out there!
Have your child place one of his or her game markers on the “free” space.
Dictate a sound and encourage your child to search the game board to locate the phonogram that makes that sound.
When your child locates the phonogram, he or she should place a marker on that space.
Continue dictating phonograms until each child completes a row (horizontally, vertically, or diagonally) on his or her game board and yells BINGO!
For a fun variation, let your child be the bingo caller, using the phonogram cards to dictate the sounds while you play the game.
What’s your favorite way to review phonograms? Let me know in the comments below!
Photos by: Rachel Neumann
Big Spins
says:This article is really nice. The advice which you shared for a child that how they play and I really like the way of your explanation.
NIce… Keep going……
Becky Bratt
says:So cute! I will have to try this with my daughter – thanks!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceYou’re welcome, Becky! I hope she has a lot of fun with it. 😊
Becky B.
says:This is so cute! I will have to give this a try with my daughter.
David Inman
says:Phonogram Jungle Bingo seems pretty amazing and fun game for kids to play along with learning. I will definitely try this game with my students. I also have some other activities for students to learn and play simultaneously. Thanks for this idea!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceYou’re welcome, David! I hope your students have a lot of fun with this activity.
Beth C
says:Fun idea! Thanks!
Gretchen
says:Great way to review without the drill and kill!!!
Hannah
says:This looks like such a fun way to learn! Thanks!
Julie
says:Thank you for making creative ways to learn how to decode words.
Sherry
says:This seems like such a fun way to review phonograms. My little guy is in 1st grade and the sounds app helped him learn the site word eight. His teacher recommended your site. I love your program and tips.
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceSherry,
The word “eight” is easy once you know the phonogram EIGH! I love that the Phonogram Sounds app helped him to learn it. 😊
Shannon Snyder
says:Thanks!
Chrissy
says:So happy I found this site! Lots of great resources!
My friend bought this reading kit (I’l try to attach link below) that teaches to read without site words. Pretty much says NOT to teach site words! Anyone ever heard of it? Is this a new approach? I have a 4 yo thats a little behind (she’s my third and didn’t get much of my time) and Im trying to get her up to par for Kindergarten.
Thanks in Advance for any input. I’d like to buy it to help her out…
Merry
says: Customer ServiceHi Chrissy! Learning without sight words is not new. In English 97% of words are actually decodable–here’s more information on Helping Kids Sound Out Words.
I know what you mean about the younger ones not getting as much undivided attention! Have fun with your 4 year-old! She’s so young yet, I wouldn’t worry. She’ll get there when she’s ready.
VM Mills
says:Such a great idea! Can’t wait to try this with my kids! Thanks, AALP for sharing this resource :)
Fam Gomez
says:Thank you for this game, my children enjoy bingo and now they can learn even more while playing, :)
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceYou’re welcome, Fam! I hope your child has a great time with this game.
Alisha
says:Aw, cute idea! We’ll have to try this.
Esperanza Parks
says:My little girl is very competitive, games always help “jog her memory” 🙂
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceEsperanza,
Games do have a way of encouraging us to work a bit harder, don’t they? 😊
Beth@Weavings
says:This looks fun and easy to implement.
Teresa Thomasson
says:This looks like fun will triy this
Azita
says:I have not yet taught phonograms to my son, thank you for this idea!
Cristina
says:Very cool, thanks!
Nancy Ball
says:I love all the fun things you incorporate I to the lessons.
Mi Ara
says:Thanks for sharing. This is such a fun way to review phonograms!
Sarah
says:My daughter is going to love this!
Nicole
says:Great idea! I’ll be using this with my students!
Renee Smith
says:As a private tutor I’m always looking for quality materials to help my students. The All About Reading and the All About Spelling programs have been invaluable for me and my students. Can’t have too many resources!!
Merry
says: Customer ServiceThanks, Renee! I’m so glad the programs are helping your students. Enjoy the game!
Sangeetha
says:My daughter has been having trouble with “sh” and “ch” sounds. She sometimes gets gets confused with the two. This looks like a fun way to get her to practice these phonograms.
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceSangeetha,
This game is a great way to review tricky phonograms!
However, here is a tip for helping your daughter master these consonant teams. Draw a snake in the shape of an S (no need for good drawings, just to give your daughter the idea). Tell your daughter that snakes make “/sh/” sounds as they slither through the grass. For CH, draw or show a profile picture pointing to your daughter’s left (so that the chin looks like the letter C), and draw a C right around the chin. Point to the chin with the C and say “/ch/-chin,” showing that a chin is in the shape of a C and chin starts with the /ch/ sound.
Hopefully the review game and these memory tips will clear up this issue for your daughter, but if it continues to be a problem let me know.
Kandi
says:Excited to try this game.
Sheila
says:We use “All About Spelling” and love it! The games you provide keep it fun! Thanks for all you do!
Robin E.
says: Customer ServiceYou’re welcome, Shelia! 😊
Renee
says:Very fun! My kids LOVE these types of games!
Delina
says:My son loves games, will have to go e it a try!
Rachel Cacciamani
says:I’m always looking for fun things like this to spice up our daily learning.