Make Halloween phonics practice more fun with this free Halloween CVC Bingo printable. Kids can practice simple CVC words while playing a colorful seasonal bingo game with bats, cats, spiderwebs, witches’ hats, cauldrons, and other Halloween pictures.
This free printable pack includes three complete bingo versions so you can use the game with different reading levels: picture-only cards, picture + word cards, and word-only cards. The set includes 31 unique cards in each version, for 93 bingo cards total, plus calling cards. Halloween CVC Bingo
Best For: Kindergarten, Grade 1
Activity Type: Printable Literacy Game
Skills: CVC words, phonics, word recognition, reading fluency, visual matching
Halloween CVC Word Practice
Bingo is an easy way to give kids repeated practice with short words without turning the activity into another worksheet.
The game uses simple CVC words such as:
- bat
- cat
- hat
- bug
- web
- hop
- lip
- wax
- jar
- bed
- tub
- zap
- hot
- pot
- rip
- rug
The picture-and-word version pairs each word with a matching Halloween-themed picture, while the word-only version removes the picture support for kids who are ready for more independent reading. Halloween CVC Bingo
What’s Included
The free printable pack includes:
- 31 picture-only bingo cards
- 31 picture + CVC word bingo cards
- 31 word-only bingo cards
- 93 bingo cards total
- Printable picture and word calling cards
- 16 simple CVC words
💡 With three versions included, you can choose the format that works best for your child, reading group, or classroom.
Choose the Right Version
🎃 Picture-Only Bingo
Use the picture cards with beginning readers or younger kids who are still building confidence with word recognition.
Call out the CVC word and have kids find the matching picture.
🎃 Picture + Word Bingo
This version gives kids both visual and written clues.
It is a good choice for children who are starting to connect spoken words, printed words, and pictures.
🎃 Word-Only Bingo
Use the word-only cards for kids who are ready to recognize and read the CVC words without picture support.
💡 This version works well for extra phonics practice or a simple literacy center.
Supplies
- Halloween CVC Bingo printable
- Scissors
- Bingo markers, mini erasers, pom-poms, buttons, or other small counters
- Cardstock, optional
Printing Tip: For bingo cards you plan to use more than once, print on 110 lb white cardstock. You can also laminate the cards or place them in reusable sleeves.
How to Play Halloween CVC Bingo
1. Choose Your Bingo Version
Pick picture-only, picture + word, or word-only cards based on the reading level of your group.
2. Print the Cards
Print one bingo card for each player.
3. Prepare the Calling Cards
Cut apart the calling cards and place them face down in a pile or container.
4. Call a Word
Choose a calling card and say the CVC word aloud.
For beginning readers, you can also show the calling card so they can see the word and picture.
5. Find the Match
Players cover the matching space on their bingo cards.
6. Get Bingo
Keep playing until someone completes your chosen pattern.
- One row
- One column
- Diagonal
- Four corners
- Full board
Easy Ways to Use It
Try Halloween CVC Bingo for:
- Literacy centers
- Small reading groups
- Kindergarten phonics practice
- Grade 1 review
- Homeschool
- Tutoring
- Early finishers
- Halloween classroom activities
- Halloween parties with a learning twist
💡 Because the pack includes three versions, you can also use the same game with different groups without needing a separate printable.
Grab the Free Halloween CVC Bingo Pack
Use the form below to get the complete free Halloween CVC Bingo printable pack.
The download includes all 93 bingo cards plus calling cards, with picture-only, picture + word, and word-only versions. After signing up, you’ll get instant access so you can print and play.
More Halloween Printables for Kids
Try another easy Halloween activity next:
- Halloween I Spy & Search and Find
- Witches Brew Counting Activity
- Haunted House Coloring Pages
💡 This Halloween bingo game is an easy way to mix seasonal fun with useful early reading practice.