Tips for using BINGO in the Classroom

• Be creative! BINGO can be used to review or practice many different topics, including vocabulary, grammar, and even math!
• To combine vocabulary and pronunciation practice, put the "clue" (a short definition or synonym) on the card and have students call out the vocabulary words.
• Before handing out the cards, tell students "DO NOT WRITE ON THE CARD!" Otherwise, they will write the matching word on the cards.
• Use dried beans as markers. They are light to carry and tactile.
• Nine (9) squares is the perfect number of words to put on a card. You can play 3-in-a-row across, down, and diagonal, as well as X-shape, a "plus" (+) shape, box on the outside, and many other variations. It also allows you to play shorter games, so you can play several games in a row.
• After the teacher calls out the first game, have the winning student call out the next game, and so on.