It would be fun to pair this activity with a great children's book about dinosaurs. There are many different dinosaurs, so I picked eight common dinosaurs that are easy to recognize. With very young kids, it is helpful to show them what the pattern looks like before starting. Make sure to decide on the winning pattern before beginning the game.

Three in a row across, up and down, or diagonally.

Player yells 'BINGO' once they have a winning pattern.

Continue steps 4 and 5 until a player has the winning pattern.

Players mark off that image on their board using a bingo marker Get out to explore nature and play a fun game of Bingo Have you ever noticed that everything is more fun when you have competition or a game involved Whether it’s playing sports, having a read-a-thon or even something as small as going on a walk, it’s always fun to make a game out of whatever you’re doing.

Pick out 1 calling card then describe the image on the card.

Once cut, you can run all the pages through the laminator. Helpful Tip: If laminating, you can print off the bingo boards and calling cards onto plain printer paper.

Small Container - to hold the calling cards.Bingo Markers - I love these mini dinosaur figurines!.

Set of printed bingo cards and calling cards.

Along with the formal name, kids can talk about the different colors, textures, and shapes they see within each image. Kids can observe and describe the images on their game board. Games also allow kids to practice communication, working together, and following directions.Įach time they pick up a bingo marker or point to an image on their board, they are practicing fine motor skills.Īs they play they will use all of these skills in a fun and interactive way!

Nature bingo board