printable bingo template (you can find plenty online or here is one to try).

It got me thinking about playing bingo on a nature walk or looking out your window. Every printer is different so make sure you select “Print to Fit to Size” or look at the printer Scale Features (you can print at 90% scale) in your printer settings so that it does not print cut off if you are having issues.Who doesn’t love a game of bingo? This idea was inspired by my daughter’s board game bird bingo.

Make sure you review the Print Preview before printing. You can also hand out similar cards and have more than one winner at a time. If you have more than 10 players you can break them up into small groups and play in groups of 2-3 players. Mix up the cards and start a new game after a few lines have been won. We recommend playing mostly for lines because of this. There are 30 calling cards to choose from so a full card may result in having a few people winning at the same time depending on the number of players. You can keep playing afterwards for more lines if you have more prizes to give out. The first person to get a line says “Bingo!”.

You can play for a line (5 in a row) or a full card.

When calling out the images – you can describe the image or show the picture.

When the image is called out, the player puts a marker on that image.

If you have more than 10 players you can put kids into small groups to play together.

Cut out the calling cards and place them in a bowl or jar for selecting.

How to Set-Up a Bug Bingo Gameįirst print off the calling card and bingo cards (link to the free printable below). If you laminate the cards you can also use dry erase markers. Pencil or Markers: You can have kids cross out the spots with a marker or a dot marker. Marker Options: Buttons, beads, seeds, small stones, small pine cones, small wooden circles, small toy insects If you don’t laminate the cards and print them in black and white, Do-A-Dot Markers are great for this activity. If you want to keep your bingo cards to reuse them every year, we recommend laminating them.

Bingo Markers – see marker options we suggest you use below.

You can also bring this with you on a nature scavenger hunt and see how many bugs you can spot! Supplies Needed to Play Bug Bingo The printable also comes with a full page of calling cards. And if you have more kids you can double up and play in teams. This free printable includes 10 Bingo Cards. If you need more activity inspiration – see our list of summer crafts for kids. Looking for a fun way to learn about bugs? Try this Bug Bingo! Pair this activity with a simple to make Bug Sensory Bin too!

Printable nature bingo