Sight word hide and seek pocket chart games that have kids begging for one more round! Looking for a fun small group, whole group or partner activity to teach sight words? These Sight Word Hide and Seek Pocket Chart Cards are a playful guessing game for preschool, pre-K and kindergarten.

You choose the sight words to work on. Type the words you want into the editable file, choose a set of 6, 9, 12 or 15 words and use any combination of sight words you like. Picture cards hide behind the word cards and children take turns guessing where they are hiding. It is great for differentiating throughout the year!

With this sight word hide and seek bundle, you get

• An editable sight word chart where you type in your own words
• Sets of 6, 9, 12 or 15 word cards
• 11 themed hide and seek games in color and black and white
• Optional differentiated recording sheets for reading and writing practice
• Every future theme at no additional cost

Type your words, print, laminate and the guessing can begin.

This is an endless bundle.

That means that you will get every future set of Sight Word Hide and Seek Pocket Chart Cards for no additional cost. Simply re-download the resource when new themes are added.

Purchase now for the best savings. The price will increase when new sets are added.

What's Included

• Page 5: Editable Sight Word Chart (sets of 6, 9, 12 or 15 words)
• Pages 6-8: Color Hide and Seek Game
• Pages 9-11: Black and White Hide and Seek Game
• Pages 12-15: Differentiated Recording Pages
• No need to install a font

Themes Currently Included

• Paint and Paint Brushes
• Fish and Fishbowls
• Frogs and Flies
• Peanut Butter and Jelly
• Milk and Cookies
• Monkeys and Bananas
• Chicken and Eggs
• Christmas Trees and Lights
• Snowmen and Winter Hats
• Valentine Envelopes and Hearts
• Rainbows and Pots of Gold

Possible Future Themes

• Hamburger and Fries
• Coffee and Donuts
• Bacon and Eggs
• Easter Baskets and Eggs

Let me know if you have a special request!

Please note that you MUST open the file using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat. It will not work with Preview and may not work on other PDF readers. Adobe Reader is available as a free download.

Why Teachers Love It

• Your words, your way: Type in the exact sight words your class is learning and change them as often as you like.
• Easy to differentiate: Choose 6, 9, 12 or 15 words so every group works with the right amount.
• More than sight words: It also works great for CVC words (consonant-vowel-consonant words like cat), CVCe words (words with a silent e like cake), beginning blends and digraphs (two letters that work together like bl or sh) or other spelling words.
• Name recognition too: Use it for names with up to 9 letters.
• Grows with your year: As an endless bundle, every new theme is yours to download at no extra cost.
• Flexible setup: Use a pocket chart (a hanging chart with clear pockets) or simply lay the cards on a table or the floor.

Skills Students Practice

Primary Academic Skills

• Sight word recognition: Children read the word cards in the pocket chart as they play and guess.
• Reading words aloud: Each guess gives children a reason to say a word out loud.
• Word writing: The optional recording pages ask children to write the correct guesses.
• Phonics practice: Swap in CVC, CVCe, blend or digraph words for decoding practice.
• Name recognition: Type in classmates' names for a fun name game.

Secondary Life & Learning Skills

• Taking turns
• Listening to classmates
• Remembering previous guesses
• Making and checking predictions
• Waiting during group play
• Building confidence during group participation

How to Use It

Step 1: Type your chosen words into the editable sight word chart using Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat. Print and laminate, then cut apart the cards.

Step 2: Place your word cards into a pocket chart facing out so that the students can read the words. You can also place them on a table or floor if you do not have a pocket chart. Have the students (or one student if working in pairs) close their eyes while one person hides 1-3 picture cards behind the word cards.

Step 3: Students then take turns guessing which word the picture cards are hiding behind. With the optional recording pages, students cross off the words in the box as they are guessed. Then they write the correct guesses in the boxes at the bottom of the page.

Materials You'll Need

• Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat (free download) to type in your words
• Laminating supplies
• A pocket chart (optional; a table or floor works too)

Easy Differentiation

Every reader is at a different place with sight words. This game is easy to adjust for each child.

For Children Who Need More Support

• Start with a set of 6 words
• Use words children already know plus one or two new words
• Read each word together before hiding the pictures
• Hide just 1 picture card

For On-Level Practice

• Use a set of 9 or 12 words from your current word list
• Hide 2-3 picture cards
• Use the recording pages to cross off guesses and write correct words
• Rotate through the themes to keep practice fresh

For an Extra Challenge

• Use a set of 15 words
• Type in CVCe words, blends or digraphs
• Have the child who hides the pictures read every word aloud to check guesses
• Ask children to use a guessed word in a sentence

For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support

• Type in target words or vocabulary for speech and ELL goals
• Use a short language frame such as "Is it behind ___?"
• Type in names (up to 9 letters) for name recognition practice
• Choose the black and white set or fewer words to reduce visual clutter
• Give extra processing time before each guess

Perfect For

• Small groups
• Whole group lessons
• Partner games
• Literacy centers
• Intervention groups
• Speech therapy sessions
• Homeschool
• Preschool, pre-K and kindergarten

Standards

These sight word hide and seek games support kindergarten reading, writing and speaking standards in Common Core, the TEKS (ELAR, adopted 2017) and the Virginia English SOL (2024), with a cooperative play outcome from the 2022 Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines:

Common Core State Standards

• CCSS RF.K.3.c: Read common high-frequency words by sight. Children read each word card as they guess.
• CCSS L.K.1.a: Print many uppercase and lowercase letters while writing correct guesses on the recording pages.
• CCSS SL.K.1.a: Follow agreed-upon rules, such as listening to others and taking turns, during group play.

Texas Prekindergarten Guidelines

• Texas Pre-K Guidelines PK4.I.C.4: Interact with peers during cooperative play that shares a common plan and goal.

Texas TEKS

• TEKS ELAR K.2.B.iv: Identify and read at least 25 high-frequency words from a research-based list, using the words you type in.
• TEKS ELAR K.1.D: Work with others by following agreed-upon rules, including taking turns.

Virginia SOL

• VA SOL English K.FFR.3.H: Read grade-level high frequency words, including decodable and irregular words.
• VA SOL English K.C.1.A.i: Listen actively and follow agreed-upon rules for participating, such as waiting for a turn.

Add the Sight Word Hide & Seek Pocket Chart Cards Endless Bundle to your cart and have a fun, editable sight word game ready for every season. Type in your words, hide the pictures and watch your readers cheer when they find them!

Download Details

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