Bingo Game Printables Based on Different Holidays

Bingo Game Printables for Kids

Bingo is much more than a simple game of chance – it's a valuable educational tool and social activity for kids. By engaging in bingo, children develop cognitive skills, literacy or numeracy abilities, social competence, and patience, all while having fun. So, if you're looking for a wholesome and enjoyable activity for kids, consider introducing them to the timeless game of bingo. It's not just good entertainment; it's good for their development too!

benefits of bingo for kids

Benefits of Bingo in the Classroom and at Home

  1. Cognitive Development: Bingo is an excellent tool for stimulating cognitive development in children. The game requires players to recognize and match patterns, numbers, and shapes, thereby enhancing their cognitive abilities. By actively listening for numbers and scanning their bingo cards, children exercise their concentration and attention skills, which are essential for academic success.

  2. Numeracy Skills: With numbers at its core, bingo is a fun and effective way to reinforce numeracy skills in children. As they mark off numbers on their cards, kids naturally develop number recognition and understanding of numerical order. Additionally, bingo provides practical experience with basic arithmetic operations, as players must add, subtract, or multiply numbers to determine if they have a winning combination.

  3. Social Interaction: Bingo is a social game that encourages interaction and communication among players. Whether playing with family, friends, or classmates, children learn valuable social skills such as taking turns, sharing, and good sportsmanship. Moreover, the collaborative nature of bingo fosters a sense of camaraderie and teamwork, promoting positive social relationships and empathy among players.

  4. Language Development: Verbal communication is integral to playing bingo, as players announce numbers and express excitement when they achieve a bingo. This verbal interaction provides an opportunity for children to practice their speaking and listening skills in a relaxed and enjoyable setting. Additionally, bingo can introduce new vocabulary words related to numbers, shapes, and colors, enriching children's language development.

  5. Focus and Patience: Winning at bingo requires patience and focus, qualities that are beneficial for children's overall development. As they wait for their numbers to be called and remain attentive throughout the game, kids learn the importance of perseverance and delayed gratification. These skills are invaluable for academic achievement and personal growth, helping children stay focused on tasks and goals.

  6. Boosts Confidence: Success in bingo, whether it's achieving a bingo or simply participating and following the game's rules, boosts children's confidence and self-esteem. The sense of accomplishment they feel when they win or contribute to the game reinforces their belief in their abilities and encourages them to tackle new challenges with enthusiasm and optimism.


Bingo Printables

Are you looking for a LOW PREP BINGO games based on different holidays?! These BINGO activities have 2 differentiated options: Matching pictures or only words. Simply print, cut and you are ready to go! In our class, we like to laminate activities so we have a fun activity to reuse every year for each holiday! Each PDF also comes with tokens for students to use to cover the called words/pictures. OR you can challenge your students' fine motor by using varied manipulatives! Some ideas are tweezers & pompoms, play dough or small beads!


Skills learned through BINGO

  • Matching pictures

  • Patience & good sportsmanship

  • Social skills 

  • Hand eye coordination

  • Assess their vocabulary, reading and sounding out capabilities


What's included in this bingo activity?

ST. PATRICK'S DAY BINGO

  • 13 BINGO cards with pictures

  • 13 BINGO cards with words

  • 18 different call cards

  • Shamrock BINGO tokens

VALENTINE'S DAY BINGO

  • 13 BINGO cards with pictures

  • 13 BINGO cards with words

  • 21 different call cards

  • Heart BINGO tokens

EASTER BINGO

  • 20 BINGO cards with pictures

  • 20 BINGO cards with words

  • 20 different call cards

  • Easter Egg BINGO tokens


Who would benefit from this activity?

  • Students with autism or ASD

  • Students with developmental delays

  • Students who are curious about Valentines Day

  • Primary Classes: JK to Grade 2

  • Students who thrive with hands-on activities

  • IEP accommodation for special education (SPED) students

  • Community classes or Special Education classes

  • Response to Intervention (RTI) classes or Student Support Center (SSC) classes

  • TEACHERS! We love laminated activities that we prep once and we can reuse them year after year, student after student!

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