Then, continue with calling the vocabulary from the call sheet. If there is a free space on the cards, let players tick it off at the beginning of the game. It makes the game trickier, since there’s more vocabulary to keep track of, but also more exciting, since players have more chances to win. Playing with multiple bingo cards per player is possible, as well. This way your students make their own choice and you can avoid complaints from those who lost after the game has ended. These can simply be dealt out, but if you have the time, let each player choose one from the stack themselves. The playersĪll players get a bingo card with their individual vocabulary. In our case this role is usually covered by the teacher or tutor, but in classes with fewer students you might as well include all players to take on this task together. The caller is the person who reads out the vocabulary, numbers or pictures from the call sheet. One gets to be the caller all others are players. You can share the bingo card in the chat of Kaltura Live Room, Microsoft Teams or Zoom.How to Play Bingo With Your Class The Rulesīingo is a game of chance. Once the students have collected their objects, ask them to elaborate on their objects. If you want to make it more personal, include objects on the bingo card that can be used as a conversation starter.Online teaching: Share a screenshot of your bingo card in the chat of the video lecture tool and let students collect the objects in their own house.The first student that comes back and shouts 'BINGO!', scores bingo.

When you say 'GO!', the students can get up from their chairĪnd collect three items that are in a straight line on the bingo card. Show the bingo card to the students, so they know which objects they need to collect. Every box contains an image of an object that everyone has in their house or classroom. When you want to energize students and let them step away from their computer or desk.

How to use bingo in the classroom