BLENDING CONSONANTS BINGO – BEAT THE ELEPHANT

Beat the Elephant is played similar manner to traditional Bingo. There will be lots of fun and excitement as the three children select one card at a time from the top of the deck.. If a player picks up a card that matches an initial consonant blend on his/her board, it may be placed in the correct position. Be careful! Each time a piece of the elephant is turned over, it must be put on the elephants board! Once the picture of the elephant has been completed, the race begins in earnest. The elephant has now won the game, unless one of the three players can successfully complete his/her board before the remaining cards have been turned over. Beat The Elephant will provide a delightful way for beginners readers to reinforce their recognition of the following initial consonants – br, cr, cl, dr, gr, sk, sl, sp, st, tr.

Contents include; four durable wipe clean mats measuring 25cm x 33.5cm and 81 durable playing cards stored in a sturdy storage box.