Make matching practice colorful with this Editable Gumball Sight Word Center! Children read a gumball card, find the matching word on their machine, and cover the space. Add your own words to create practice that matches what your learners are working on.

Designed for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade, this activity can also be customized for alphabet matching, letters in names, numerals, number words, and short sentences. Use it during centers, small groups, partner activities, or homeschool lessons.

✨ What’s Included in the Editable Gumball Sight Word Center

7 editable gumball machines in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, and pink
10 editable spaces on each machine
42 editable gumball cards in coordinating colors
“I can” student instruction card
Center label for organizing and storing the activity
Recording page for writing matched words
Standard editable version and a Rich Text version for adjusting the font and size

✏️ How to Use the Editable Gumball Sight Word Center

Enter your chosen words, letters, or numbers into the editable spaces on the machines and matching cards. Print the pages you need, laminate for durability if desired, and cut out the pieces. Clear Velcro dots are optional.

Children select a gumball machine, pick a card, and read the word. They cover the matching space on their machine or return the card if there is no match. They can then write the words they matched on the recording page.

Editing Your Files

Open the files in Adobe Acrobat Reader on a computer. Enter your chosen content into both the machine spaces and the gumball cards.

The standard version uses KG Blank Space Solid. Choose the file with Rich Text at the end of its name if you would like to change the font and size.

🌈 More Ways to Play

Match uppercase and lowercase letters.
Practice recognizing letters in children’s names.
Match numerals to identical numerals or number words.
Review words containing phonics patterns you have taught.
Match individual words to complete short sentences, then read them aloud.
Hide laminated cards in a sensory bin for a search and match activity.
Add your own magnetic letters or whiteboard for word building and writing.
Use a shared pile of cards for partner practice.