3rd Grade Sight Word — Matching Game for Classroom Fun!

Sight word practice doesn’t have to be boring. It can be exciting, loud, and highly engaging. Our 3rd Grade Sight Word  SLAP IT! Card game will have your learners engaged in a friendly competition to match sight words quickly and accurately.

Students spread the slap cards out on the table or floor face-up to play. The matching red cards are then placed to the side face down. Students draw a Match Card, read it aloud, and race to slap the matching sight word SLAP! Card.

 It’s a race against time and a true battle of the brains!

Students will show their ability to read, spell, and identify third grade high-frequency words through this activity.

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your Writing and Reading lessons.

In addition to individual student work time, use this Sight Word game to enhance learning through guided writing groups or writer’s workshop stations.

If you have a mixture of above and below-level learners, check out these suggestions for keeping students on track: 

🆘 Support Struggling Students

Help struggling students understand the concepts by providing access to previous assignments, as well as posters and anchor charts for students to recall past lessons.

➕ Challenge Fast Finishers

Challenge your fast finishers to continue their learning by using the cards to write sentences or create posters for classroom display.

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the Color or Blackline PDF version of this resource.

Print on cardstock for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access. 

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This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and a Teach Starter Collaborator. 

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