Back to School Bingo

This back to school bingo game is a fun way to help kids get excited for a brand-new school year! This colourful printable game is filled with familiar school-themed pictures, including pencils, crayons, books, backpacks, and more.

Use it as a first-day-of-school activity, a classroom icebreaker, or a simple game at home for easing back into a school routine. With easy-to-recognize images and kid-friendly designs, this back to school bingo game is perfect for preschoolers, elementary students, families, and teachers.

 

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How to play back to school bingo:

1. Print the cards: Choose either the full colour or low-ink version, then print as many as you need for your group. Each player gets one bingo card.
2. Cut out the calling pieces: Print the calling card and cut out the squares. Place them in a bowl or bag to draw from.
3. Call out the images: The caller picks one image at a time and shows it to the group, calling out the word(s).
4. Mark the cards: Players cover the matching picture on their card or mark it with an “X”.
5. Win the game: The first player to get a full line (across, down, or diagonal) shouts “BINGO!” For a longer game, you can play until someone fills their whole card.

Helpful tips for playing back to school bingo:

1. For extra durability, print the calling card on heavy cardstock so the pieces can be reused for multiple games.
2. You can use a marker or pen to check off the squares that are called, or you can place coins, candy, or buttons on them!
3. To make the cards reusable, laminate them or place them in sheet protectors and use dry-erase markers to mark off each item.

Another fun way to play:

Back to school bingo doesn’t have to stay at the table! Turn it into a fun scavenger hunt by taking the bingo cards around the classroom, school, or home. Instead of calling out the pictures, see how many school-themed items kids can spot in real life — like a pencil on a desk, a backpack by the door, or books on a shelf.

It’s a great way to get kids moving while helping them become familiar with common classroom objects and school subjects. You can also hide pieces from the calling card around the room. Play until someone gets bingo, or keep searching to see who can cover their entire card first!

Back to School Bingo Printable Calling Card

Click the link or image below to download our free printable back to school bingo calling card! The PDF will open in a new window — just print it on 8.5 x 11 inch (letter-size) paper or cardstock, and you’re ready to play.

>>> Back to School Bingo Calling Card <<<

4×4 Back to School Bingo Printable Cards

The 4×4 version is perfect for younger kids or quick family games. Fewer spaces make it easier to win, which keeps little ones engaged.

Click below to download these full colour or low-ink back to school bingo cards. Each PDF includes 3 cards per set, sized for 8.5 x 11 (letter size) printer paper or cardstock.

>>> 4×4 Full Colour Bingo Cards <<<

>>> 4×4 Low-Ink Bingo Cards <<<

5×5 Back to School Bingo Printable Cards

This 5×5 version is perfect for older kids, teens, and adults who want a little more of a challenge. With more spaces to fill, it makes the game last longer and adds a fun, competitive twist!

Click below to download the free printable 5×5 back to school bingo cards in full colour or low-ink style. Each PDF includes 3 different cards, sized for 8.5 x 11 inch (letter-size) paper or cardstock.

>>> 5×5 Full Colour Bingo Cards <<<

>>> 5×5 Low-Ink Bingo Cards <<<

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Where to buy:

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