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Getting to Know You – Back to School Bingo

  • Updated

    Updated:  07 Jul 2023

Start your year off right with an engaging back to school bingo game designed for kindergarten and first-grade students.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Grades

    Grades:  K - 1

teaching resource

Getting to Know You – Back to School Bingo

  • Updated

    Updated:  07 Jul 2023

Start your year off right with an engaging back to school bingo game designed for kindergarten and first-grade students.

  • Editable

    Editable:  Google Slides

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  1 Page

  • Grades

    Grades:  K - 1

Start your year off right with an engaging back to school bingo game designed for kindergarten and first-grade students.

Looking for Back to School Games?

Introducing our delightful Getting to Know You Bingo Game, specially designed for kindergarten and first-grade students! This entertaining game is a fantastic way to engage young learners while breaking the ice during those first few days of school. With 25 unique bingo boards and 36 calling cards, the possibilities for fun and learning are endless!

To start the game, simply print out the bingo boards and calling cards provided in the PDF format. The calling cards feature clear phrases and corresponding images, making it easy for children to match them to their boards. 

Students and teachers will have fun learning information about each other such as:

  • If you have a sibling
  • Like fruits or vegetables
  • If you play an instrument

And more!

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

A team of dedicated, experienced educators created this resource to support your back-to-school lessons.

Use this Bingo game to enhance learning through small groups, whole class lessons or remote learning assignments. 

If you have a mixture of above and below-level learners, check out these suggestions for keeping students on track with the concepts: 

🆘 Support Struggling Students

Students who struggle with this activity could complete it with a partner, who can help them find matching pictures.

➕ Challenge Fast Finishers

This resource is for students to get to know one another. For a challenge, students could create their own BINGO boards.

Easily Prepare This Resource for Your Students

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource. 

Print on cardstock for added durability and longevity. Place all pieces in a folder or large envelope for easy access. 


This resource was created by Samantha Rose, a teacher in Florida and a Teach Starter Collaborator. 

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