Enjoy a fun game of Valentines Day Bingo this February. These adorable cards are ideal for classrooms and can also be used when getting everyone together for a Valentine’s day party. Help preschoolers expand their vocabulary and social skills whilst having fun with a game of bingo!
Valentines Day Bingo
Materials Required:
- Cardstock ~ to print the cards and boards out on
- Laminator ~ to laminate the cards and boards (optional)
- Bingo chips or bingo markers to place on the boards. I suggest using heart shapes or candy to increase the excitement.
- Game Boards (Choose from the 4 variations provided based on your preference)
- Calling Cards (in color or black and white)
This Valentine Bingo classroom pack contains all you need for a simple yet fun game that everyone can enjoy. Whether as part of morning activities, a literacy center, a classroom celebration, or small group engagement, your entire class will love playing this valentine’s day bingo game!
The bingo pack features 35 different bingo game boards all with a Valentine theme, 35 calling cards, and bingo dabbers – making it perfect for playing with the whole class!
Also included are game boards with pictures only and game boards with pictures and vocabulary words to help children improve visual literacy by matching the images to words.
While playing this fun Valentine themed bingo, children will be reviewing their vocabulary, word recognition, and fine motor skills while using manipulatives to mark their images.
Engaging in this activity is a breeze, requiring minimal time and effort to prepare. Simply print out the valentine bingo cards and the bingo boards on white cardstock or paper. Cut out the individual calling cards. For added durability, consider laminating both the bingo boards and calling cards. This not only protects them but also makes the set reusable for future fun!
Keep everything organized by storing the printed materials together in a clear document folder. For easy access, place the calling cards and manipulatives in a ziplock bag within the folder. This ensures all components are neatly organized and readily available for use.
Valentines Day Bingo Instructions
Step 1: Gather Your Supplies
Before diving into the fun, make sure you have all the necessary supplies
Step 2: Distribute Game Boards
Hand out the game boards to each student. Depending on your preference, you can use the boards with pictures only, boards with pictures and vocabulary words, or a combination of both. Ensure that every player has a board.
Step 3: Explain the Rules
Briefly go over the rules of the game:
- The goal is to fill a row, column, or diagonal on the game board by marking the called items.
- Explain that you will be using the calling cards to announce the items.
- Encourage students to pay attention and mark the called items on their boards.
Step 4: Start the Game
Place the cards in a bowl and begin calling out the items randomly. Students should mark the corresponding items on their game boards when called.
Step 5: Declare a Winner
The first student to complete a row, column, or diagonal shouts “Bingo!” and is declared the winner for that round. Celebrate their victory with a round of applause or a small Valentine’s Day-themed prize.
Step 6: Keep the Fun Going
If time allows, play multiple rounds to keep the excitement alive. Feel free to switch up the rules or add variations to keep things interesting.
Check out the benefits of playing bingo with preschoolers here.
There are two options available for this Valentine-themed bingo pack; a very pretty, colorful version and a black and white PDF for those who want to save their color ink.
There are 4 variations of bingo boards included:
- 35 game boards with pictures – color
- 35 game boards with pictures – black and white
- 35 game boards with pictures and vocabulary words – color
- 35 game boards with pictures and vocabulary words – black and white
You can also use the calling cards as flashcards to reinforce Valentine’s Day-themed vocabulary or to play a memory-matching game! Click here to read more about why memory matching games are essential for childhood development.
Free Valentines Bingo Game
Looking for a free printable valentine’s bingo game suitable for family game night or smaller groups? You can find and get our free Valentines bingo game here. It includes 2 versions; 10 game boards with 25 images each, and a smaller set of 4 game boards with 9 images each.
WHERE TO GET THIS ACTIVITY
GET THE VALENTINE’S BINGO CLASSROOM PACK HERE
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