Bring everyone together for some festive fun with Thanksgiving Bingo! This game features themed cards with Thanksgiving-related images like turkeys, pumpkins, and harvest items. It’s a great way to keep kids entertained and adults engaged during the holiday, making it perfect for family gatherings or classroom activities. Enjoy a simple, interactive game that adds a little friendly competition to your Thanksgiving celebration!
How to Play Thanksgiving Bingo Game
- Print the Bingo Cards and Calling Cards: Print out enough Thanksgiving Bingo cards for each player. Also, print the sheet with images to use as calling cards.
- Cut Out the Calling Cards: Carefully cut out the individual calling cards that have pictures of Thanksgiving-themed items. These cards will be used to call out the images during the game.
- Distribute the Bingo Cards: Give each player a Bingo card. Make sure all the cards have a variety of images related to Thanksgiving, such as turkeys, pumpkins, and harvest foods.
- Explain the Rules: Let the players know that the goal is to complete a row, column, or diagonal line on their Bingo card by marking the matching images as they are called.
- Shuffle and Draw Calling Cards: Place the calling cards into a bag or bowl. The caller (the person running the game) should shuffle the cards and then randomly draw one card at a time. Announce the image on each card to the players, such as “Pumpkin” or “Turkey.”
- Players Mark Their Cards: When an image is called, each player checks their Bingo card. If they have the matching image, they should mark it with a pen or place a small object like a coin on the square.
- Call Out “Bingo!”: The first player to mark a complete row, column, or diagonal line shouts, “Bingo!” The caller then verifies the marked images to confirm the win.
- Celebrate the Winner: Once the winner is confirmed, congratulate them and decide if you want to start another round. You can have small prizes ready for the winners to keep the game fun and exciting.
This step-by-step guide makes Thanksgiving Bingo a simple and enjoyable activity for gatherings, helping everyone get into the holiday spirit!
My Favorite Printable Supplies
Here are some of my top go-to supplies for creating printable games and activities:
- Printer: A high-quality printer is essential for the best results. If you’re in the market for one, I recommend the Canon Pixma MG3620 for its reliable performance.
- White Cardstock: For most projects, I suggest using cardstock. It’s much sturdier than regular printer paper and often gives you a crisper, more professional print.
- Crayons: A must-have for any crafting household! Crayola crayons are always the best choice for vibrant colors and smooth application.
- Kid-Friendly Safety Scissors: Ideal for little ones learning to cut. These scissors are designed to cut paper, not fingers or hair, making them perfect for young crafters!
- Glue Sticks: I love using disappearing purple glue sticks. They’re easy to apply and dry clear. I always stock up in bulk because we go through them quickly!
- Lamination Machine: Laminating your printables helps them last longer, especially for reusable games. If you’re laminating, don’t forget to grab some dry-erase markers for added flexibility.
- Dry Erase Pockets: A great alternative to laminating, dry erase pockets make it easy to reuse games and activities without the need for a laminator.
Free Printable Thanksgiving Bingo Game
This Thanksgiving Bingo Game is designed to be printed on a standard 8.5×11-inch sheet of white printer paper or cardstock. For a more durable option, especially if you plan to laminate and reuse the Thanksgiving Bingo Game, cardstock is recommended.
Feel free to download and print as many copies as you’d like for personal or classroom use. However, please refrain from editing or redistributing the files in any form. This activity is intended for personal and educational use only.
