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How to Make Your Own Picture Bingo Game

Many varieties of bingo exist. The simplicity of the game makes it appropriate for children of almost any age. Creating a game with pictures will allow even young children to play. Bingo can help teach children shapes, numbers and colors. With the average game taking between four and four-and a-half minutes, it is an activity that will hold the attention of young children. Create your own game the whole family can play, customizing it with favorite pictures.

Things You'll Need

Sheets of card stock
Pictures
Ruler
Scissors
Glue
Laminator
Laminating film
Buttons

Instructions

- 1
  Decide on a theme for your picture bingo game, such as favorite TV shows, sports, princess themes, family, animals or food.
- 2
  Collect pictures from magazines, online or from clip art images.
- 3
  Create a 5-by-5 grid on card stock by drawing it by hand. Card stock is sturdier than paper, so you can reuse it. Each box on the grid should be 2 inches square so the grid measures 10-by-10.
- 4
  Cut pictures out and glue them randomly on the grid. Make a copy of each picture. Place the second set of copies in a basket so the caller can pick a picture and call it out to play the game.
- 5
  Laminate the cards so they are sturdy enough to reuse many times.
- 6
  Use buttons to mark pictures that match those called out.

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