Kids also love marking off an X or the perimeter around the card.

Straight in a line up or down, and even diagonal across the card.Ī fun alternative is to play blackout where players have to mark off all of the images on their bingo card. There are a few different patterns players can make on their cards to get bingo. Keep selecting new calling cards until a player says BINGO!.Look over your bingo card and mark off the picture using a marker if you have it on your card.You can use words to describe the image or say the name of the organism. Pick a calling card at random then describe the organism on the card.An alternative is to use clear plastic sleeves to protect the bingo cards. I have this at home laminator and it works great. Laminator or Clear Plastic Sleeves (optional)Ī great option is to laminate the set.Since this game is ocean themed, it would be fun to use small shells to mark off images instead! When playing, clear plastic bingo chips or glass stones can be used as markers. It will allow you to use this game for multiple uses without having to reprint.īefore you play, cut out the individual calling cards using scissors or a paper cutter. When printing onto cardstock, bingo cards and calling cards will be more durable. The bingo set comes in full color, buy you can print it off in black and white if you do not have access to a color printer.Ĭardstock or heavy weight paper are great alternatives to regular paper. First, since this is a PDF downloadable file, you need a printer and printer paper. Only a few supplies are needed to play this game with you kids. If learning about ocean life with your kids, activities like this ocean themed bingo game are great additions to a unit study! Kids love exploring new topics in fun and creative ways. From communication and making observations, to following directions. Skills to PracticeĮducational games are not only fun for kids, but allow them to practice important skills. If possible head out to the coast and see the marine life in person. It would be fun to talk about where each animal and algae lives in the ocean. Whereas to see whales, octopus, and sea turtles you have to go into the ocean. When walking the coast you may find snails, crabs, and seaweed within tide pools or along the shore.

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