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How to Make a Bingo Children's Game

Bingo is a classic game of call and response, where both kids and adults brim with the anticipation of shouting, "Bingo!" For kids, the game provides practice at a number of skills including number, letter and object recognition, math operations and listening. Make customized bingo games for kids with a few supplies. Children can even participate by filling in their own grids with letters or numbers or by coloring and decorating individual game cards.

Things You'll Need

Card stock
Marker

Instructions

- 1
  Prepare a 5-inch by 5-inch grid with "BINGO" written across the top, one letter above each column. Preschoolers who have never played bingo before can play on a 3-inch by 3-inch grid with enlarged squares. Use card stock so the game can be reused.
- 2
  Create a "Free" space in the center square by coloring it, marking it with a star or writing "FREE."
- 3
  Fill each square with a random number. Customize it to suit a particular age, skill level or subject. For young children, use numbers 1 to 10, letters, shapes or animals. Customize games for older kids with addition or subtraction problems, vocabulary or spelling words.
- 4
  Cut out circles from poster board, heavy card stock or cardboard to use as bingo markers. Sturdier options include using coins, beads, small blocks or foam pieces.

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