English Bingo

This game is the same as Math Bingo except that instead of using numbers or equations, the alphabet or words are used.

You will need; blank paper, a permanent marker, blank flash cards, and a ruler. Markers to be placed on the bingo cards are also needed. Small pieces of candy (such as M and M’s) may work well as markers. All supplies can be bought at your local arts and crafts store.

Bingo boards are easy to make. Just take your blank sheet of paper and use the ruler to make straight lines both vertical and horizontal on the page. They should be at equal distance from each other, forming boxes. The number of boxes varies depending on the length of game required, but the norm is twelve. In these boxes, write numbers or equations, depending on your child’s level of learning.

Learning the Alphabet or Words:

In the squares on the bingo boards you have created, write the letters or word your child or children will be learning. Every letter or word written on the bingo boards should also be written on the blank flash cards.

To play, give each child a bingo board. They should also be given the same number of markers as there are squares on the bingo boards. The parent should then read the letters or word off of the flash cards. If the letters or word read is on the bingo board held by the child or children, they should then place a marker on that square.

There are two ways to win. One is to get a straight line, whether vertical, horizontal, or diagonal, starting at one side of the bingo board and ending at the other. If the bingo board has twelve squares, a winning line will consist of four squares. The other option is called “blackout bingo”, in which the child or children must place a marker on every square of the bingo board. In both options of this game, when the goal is achieved, the child should then yell “Bingo!” signaling that he or she has won.

Another option for this game is to read words off flash cards and have the child or children place a marker on the letter that word begins with, and visa versa. (Example: if the parent reads the word “cat” off the flash card, the child or children will then place a marker on the square containing the letter “C”. The reverse can also be played; if the parent reads the letter “C” off the flash card, the child or children will then place a marker on the square containing the word “cat”.)

Rewards:

To enhance the excitement of this game, rewards are suggested. A small prize can be given at the end of each round played. When using candy as markers, the child can be allowed to eat the winning line. (Example: four M and M’s on a bingo card with twelve squares makes a line).

Note: when two or more children are playing, the blackout version is suggested. Parents should continue reading the flash cards till every child has blacked out their card so that every child wins. This helps to avoid discouragement and feelings of inadequacy for children who do not win.



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