The Learning Journey: Match It! Bingo - Picture Word - Reading Game for Preschool and Kindergarten 36 Picture Word Cards IMPROVE LANGUAGE SKILLS  The wonderfully bright photo illustrations and matching words in the game are a great way to increase your childs vocabulary. Playing together encourages conversation and discussion of the various pictures, which is a great way to improve conversational skills. ENCOURAGE EARLY READING SKILLS  Basic reading skills provide an important foundation for literacy. Picture Word Bingo is a great way of introducing word recognition; by matching the picture to the word, the child forms a connection between the two and begins to understand the formation of the words. This is a great start to independent reading! BOOST SOCIAL INTERACTION  Picture Word Bingo can be played with 2 -4 players; your child can challenge a friend or the whole family can join in. This enables your child to practice their social skills such as co-operation, taking turns and dealing with competition and winning/losing. Social interaction through games is an excellent way for children to learn how to interact positively. INCREASE ATTENTION SPAN & FOCUS  Picture Word Bingo is a fantastic way of improving a childs attention span. The child needs to focus to make sure they dont miss out on a BINGO! The competitive edge helps to keep them motivated and focused, making improving these vital transferable skills a lot of fun. ENHANCE SELF-CONFIDENCE  Matching the pictures to the words provides a real boost to your childs confidence about their growing literacy. Feeling more positive about their ability to recognize words can be the key to moving forward into more difficult tasks with a positive attitude. Games like Picture Word Bingo can really boost the self-belief that it takes to tackle independent reading.