Lowercase Alphabet Bingo: Ocean Theme
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Type of Resource: PDF
Number of Pages: 68
Coordinating Activities
Ocean Lowercase Alphabet Bingo
- 30 different lowercase bingo boards in color
- Lowercase letter calling cards A to Z
- Black and white versions of the boards and calling cards
With 30 different boards, a whole class can play at once and every child has a different set of lowercase letters.
Required Materials:
- Paper, printer and ink
- Laminator
- Paper cutter or scissors
- Bingo chips, mini erasers or other small markers
Standards for Letter Recognition
This ocean alphabet game supports early literacy standards connected to naming lowercase letters, listening and taking turns.
Common Core State Standards: English Language Arts
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RF.K.1.D: Recognize and name all upper- and lowercase letters of the alphabet. Kids find each letter that is called on their board.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. Kids take turns and name the letters out loud.
Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines and TEKS for English Language Arts and Reading
- PK4.III.C.1: Child recognizes and names at least 20 letters. Kids name each letter as they play.
- TEKS ELA K.2(D)(v): Demonstrate print awareness by identifying all uppercase and lowercase letters. Kids identify lowercase letters on their board.
- TEKS ELA K.1(D): Work collaboratively with others by following agreed-upon rules for discussion, including taking turns. Kids follow the game rules and wait for their turn.
Virginia English Standards of Learning
- K.FFR.3.A: Identify capital and lowercase letters of the alphabet. Kids find and name the letters in the game.
- K.C.1.A.i: Listen actively and follow agreed-upon rules for participating in discussions. Kids listen for each letter and follow the game rules.
Ocean Lowercase Alphabet Bingo gives preschool and kindergarten kids a fun whole-group way to practice naming lowercase letters as they listen for each letter and cover it on their board.
The bingo boards and calling cards have a bright ocean theme.
The caller draws a letter card and says the letter name. Kids look for that letter on their board and cover it. The first player to cover a full row calls out “Bingo!”
Use the color boards for a bright game or the black and white boards to save ink. Kids who know their letters can take a turn as the caller.
How to Play Ocean Lowercase Alphabet Bingo
- Print and laminate the bingo boards and cut apart the calling cards.
- Give each player a board and a handful of markers.
- Draw a calling card and say the letter name.
- Players cover the letter if it is on their board.
- The first player to cover a row says “Bingo!” and reads the letters back.
Circle Time: Play with the whole class and let kids take turns being the caller.
Small Group: Play with a few kids and stop after each letter to name it together.
Easy Ways to Differentiate This Bingo Game
Every group has a mix of letter knowledge, attention and turn-taking skills. These simple changes keep the game familiar while meeting each child where they are.
For Children Who Need More Support:
- Hold up the calling card so kids can see the letter.
- Name the letter together before kids search.
- Play to cover just one letter at first.
- Pair kids up to share a board.
For On-Level Practice:
- Say the letter without showing the card.
- Play for a full row or column.
- Have kids name each letter as they cover it.
- Let a child be the caller.
For an Extra Challenge:
- Say the letter sound and have kids find the letter.
- Play to cover the whole board.
- Say a word and have kids cover its first letter.
- Have kids write each letter they cover.
For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:
- Say the letter name and sound together and give plenty of wait time.
- Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
- Use pom poms and tongs as markers for added fine motor practice.
- Repeat the same letters across several sessions.
Ocean Lowercase Alphabet Bingo Is Perfect For:
- Preschool and pre-K
- Kindergarten
- Ocean and summer themes
- Circle time
- Whole-group games
- Literacy centers
- Small-group instruction
- Special education
- ELL and multilingual learners
- Classroom parties
- Homeschool
