Are you a fan of the TV game show Lingo? How about the popular app Wordle?
Now you can bring the excitement of this simple word-guessing game to your classroom with our free, printable Lingo word game!
Word games like this one are not just entertaining; they’re also powerful educational tools. They help students expand vocabulary, strengthen spelling and develop critical thinking skills.
The aim of the game is straightforward. Players get a limited number of tries to guess a mystery 5-letter word. After each guess, the game gives you clues.
- A green letter displays the correct letter in the correct position
- A yellow letter is in the mystery word but in the wrong position
- A blue letter is not in the word at all
How to Use It in Your Classroom
Download the resource and print the pages three times – this ensures you have enough letters for any chosen word.
Think of a word and get students to start guessing. It might be related to a particular topic or theme – something that ties into your curriculum.
Children work solo or in groups to try and guess the word, while you adjust the display showing the progress of their attempts.
You could even award points to students who correctly guess a letter or the complete word.
The resource includes 13 sheets, with 6 letters per page.