Picture bingo: print the cards, call the words

Print a bingo card for every child, each with a different pick of the lesson's pictures. Then the projector calls the words one by one: first said aloud, then shown. Children mark the picture; a full line, or a full card, calls "Bingo!".

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Sample lesson: 8 animal words in Spanish, 2 teams. Free, no account.

What the class sees
Ages
3–8 years
Players
The whole class, or 2–4 teams
Time
5–15 minutes
You need
A projector, TV or interactive board

How it goes in class

  1. Pick 9 or more words and choose Picture bingo.
  2. Press Print cards: choose 3 × 3 or 4 × 4, how many cards, with or without words.
  3. Hand out the cards and something to mark with (counters, crayons, stickers).
  4. Present: each word is said first, then shown. The first full line wins!

Tips for teachers

  • Laminate the cards and use counters: they can be played again and again.
  • Pictures only for listening practice; pictures + words for early readers.
  • The words called so far stay on the side of the screen, so you can check a "Bingo!".

Questions teachers ask

How many cards can I print?

10, 20, 30 or 40, two per A4 page. Press Mix again for a new set.

Are all the cards different?

Yes. Each card takes a different pick of the lesson's words, so children rarely win at the same moment.

Do I need a printer?

For paper cards, yes. Without one, children can draw a grid and copy pictures from the screen.