It's Bingo time again! My Bingo games have been so popular that I thought I'd make them for all the holidays. Other families must like Bingo as much as mine! I already shared Halloween Bingo last year, so now how about some Thanksgiving Bingo? Ready or not, here it comes!
Thanksgiving Bingo
RELATED: Christmas Bingo, 4th of July Bingo
How do you keep the kids busy while you're preparing Thanksgiving dinner? You'd probably never choose bingo because the kids need you to call the game. This game is different! Since the boards come with picture calling cards, even the youngest member of your family (sorry--no babies) can be in charge of the game. All she or he has to do is pick a card and hold it up for the rest of the players to see. It's easy, and there's no parent supervision needed.
How to Play
Since this game is obviously different than traditional Bingo, here's how it works: Cut the two pages of calling cards into individual cards and put them into a bag or hat. To play, pull a card out of the hat, and call out what is on the card (or just show the card). Players look for that picture on their card and cover it up. Continue pulling cards from the bag one at a time until someone gets five in a row. (You cannot play blackout because every card has every picture on it. This game is meant to be played for traditional five-in-a-row bingo only.)
So that you can get the whole family involved, the free printable Thanksgiving bingo game comes with 6 unique bingo boards. Just click on the download image below to get your game.
Expecting a big crowd for the holiday? No problem. Head over to my Etsy store to download the same game with 30 unique bingo boards.
Need some more ideas to entertain the kids while they're waiting for Thanksgiving dinner to cook? Try these activities. Visit the posts by clicking on the images below.
Daisy
What a great idea Heidi! I love that this is a Thanksgiving activity where everyone can participate!
I have pinned it on our Thanksgiving board.
Heidi
Thanks, Daisy. Bingo definitely works well for all ages. No one gets left out!
Joyce
Another one! Just perfect! Your designs are exceptionally cute! As you know, we played Halloween Bingo last weekend. I was surprised at how long the kids wanted to continue. And playing alongside their parents is great family fun!
Pinning and printing for this year's Thanksgiving. Thank you, Heidi!
Heidi
Thanks, Joyce. I really like Bingo because the whole family can play together, and you don't even have to "dumb down" the game for the little ones.
Jenn
These are adorable!! I am going to grab these for my kiddos to keep them entertained at my dads for Thanksgiving this year.n Thank you :)
Heidi
You're welcome, Jenn. I hope you and your family have a great time together this holiday season.
April J Harris
What great ideas! I love the bingo especially. It's so much nicer when the kids are happily occupied when they are waiting for the Thanksgiving feast to start!
Heidi
Thanks, April. That's exactly right. Preparing a huge dinner is stressful enough without hearing, "I'm bored," every five minutes!
Rosey
Such cute ideas. I think that turkey snack is adorable, and of course all of the kids love Bingo (even the grown ones). :)
Heidi
Thanks, Rosey. That turkey snack idea came from the Kindergarten teacher where I was long-term substitute teaching. The kids really loved it.
Mitch
I love this post! So many great tings! In my day we were not smart enough to print our own holiday Bingo game, that is brilliant! And I love the turkey like snack!
Heidi
Thahnks, Mitch. When it comes to keeping the kids occupied while you're trying to prepare Thanksgiving dinner, it pays to get creative!
Emily
These are adorable and would be so fun!
Heidi
Thanks, Emily. My children enjoy playing with their cousins when the extended family gets together.
Marcie W.
What a great Thanksgiving game idea! This will give the kids something fun to do while the adults are in the kitchen.
Heidi
Thanks, Marcie. That's the plan. The kids play while the adults work. Hmm. It seems like there's something wrong with that picture! (I guess that what holidays are about when you're a grown up!
Audrey
This looks like a fun bingo game for Thanksgiving!! I know my kids would love this on Thanksgiving!
Heidi
Thanks, Audrey. My kids won't just wait for Thanksgiving. They'll play it all month long!
Denise C.
My kids were just asking to play bingo. I think they'd love the Thanksgiving version!
Heidi
Thanks, Denise. Be sure to check out my other versions, too. So far, I have bingo for Christmas, Halloween, the 4th of July and Thanksgiving. Be looking for Valentine's Day bingo in January.
Roseann Hampton
Pinning for my daughter to use with her Pre-k class!
Heidi
Thanks, Roseann. I hope she enjoys it. Pre-k is such a fun age!
Claire
I’d love to get the free download set, but the link isn’t working. Is there an updated one? Thanks!
Heidi
It’s all fixed, Claire! Thanks for letting me know.