Bingo Games
Bingo shapes and numbers games are a great way for children to:
- learn about shapes
- reinforce their number recognition skills
- develop their counting skills
- enhance their matching skills.
These games will also help children reinforce their:
- visual perception
- concentration
- critical thinking ability (which enhances cognitive development).
Bingo Games: Shape Bingo and Number Bingo
For these bingo games you need:
- A print-out of the bingo sheets. (Click on the below link for the sheets) If you laminate them they will last longer
- A print-out of the call sheets. (After printing the call sheets cut them into shape and number cards and put them into a bowl, as indicated in the picture).
Game 1: Bingo Number Game
How to play this game:
- Draw a number card from the bowl.
- Give your child the card. S/he must say the number on the card and place it on a matching number on the bingo board.
As soon as your child covers all the squares on the bingo board s/he should shout: “BINGO !!!”
Game 2: Bingo Shape Game
How to play the game:
This game is played as the Bingo Number Game.
- Draw a shape card from the bowl.
- Give your child the card. S/he must say the name of the shape on the card and then place it on a matching shape on the bingo board.
As soon as your child covers all the squares on the bingo board s/he shouts: “BINGO !!!”
Game 2: Bingo Shape Game
Here is a you tube video showing an adult playing shape bingo with a group of children:
Variation: To make Bingo Number Game more challenging you can use dice.
How to play the game:
- Ask your child to roll the dice and count the number of the dots on the face of the dice and say the number, for example 3.
- Your child has to cover all the squares on the board that have the number 3 on them. (As indicated in the picture).
As soon as your child covers all the squares on the bingo board s/he shouts: “BINGO !!!”
These bingo games can be played in small groups, in pairs or individually.
Ms.Natalie Agius K 1.6
St Ignatius College, Patri Ġużè Delia, Siġġiewi Primary 