I look forward to Thanksgiving each year for the opportunities it provides to teach my children a bit about the United States’ history. I know quite a bit about the European settlers who came over to this continent, and I am learning more and more about the Native American people who had already lived here for thousands of years before the arrival of the Europeans.
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The relationships between the early European settlers and the Native people is more complicated than I was taught in my history books, and it is a relationship that interests me quite a bit. I am also very interested in the diet of the Natives and early settlers: how they learned to grow food on a new continent, the help they received to grow their food, and which foods they were ultimately able (and not able) to grow.
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In fact, the dietary options available to the pilgrims is a focal point of the Thanksgiving holiday, when we eat several foods that were likely eaten at the first harvest festival celebrated by the pilgrims and their Native American friends.
In honor of the upcoming American Thanksgiving holiday, I have created a free Thanksgiving Bingo game for you to download and enjoy with your children.
Note: For more Thanksgiving printables your kids will love, see my Thanksgiving Activities for Kids page.
Did you know that playing Bingo can help children develop their executive functioning skills? Executive functioning skills are controlled by the frontal cortex of the brain, and they are integral to the development of important skills such as impulse control. (We all want our kids to exhibit better impulse control, right?)
Changing up the rules each time you play Thanksgiving Bingo is a great way to give kids’ executive functioning skills a workout. For example, the first time kids need to get a straight line to win. The next time kids need to get the four corners to win. The next time kids need to fill in all squares to win. Mixing it up like this will help kids develop flexibility in their thinking.
My Thanksgiving Bingo game printable features a total of 10 different playing cards. Here is a sneak peak at the first six:
And here is a sneak peak at the calling cards used for playing:
Two different versions of the Indian cards are available, so you can choose whether you prefer the term “Indian” or the term “Native American.”
The “Indian” cards are featured in the collage above, and below I have an image of the “Native American” cards.
You can play blackout Bingo, four corners Bingo, or line Bingo with these cards. No matter how you play, my Thanksgiving Bingo game provides a great opportunity to learn Thanksgiving-related vocabulary.
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Thanksgiving is a time to give thanks, indulge in delicious food and, most importantly, have fun with friends and family! While everyone is digesting their turkey feast, it’s the perfect time to start up a game of bingo. We took the classic game of bingo and added a Thanksgiving twist. Entertain your turkey day guests with these one-of-a-kind bingo games for every age group.
Bingo has been around for generations, and the perfect activity for the whole family to enjoy. For our free printables and instructions on how to play, read below.
Instructions for Thanksgiving Bingo
- First, download the bingo cards and calling cards. Depending on who’s playing, you can download little kid, big kid or adult cards.
- Cut out each icon on the calling cards and place the squares in a bowl. The caller will pull these, so that each player can mark the corresponding boxes on their bingo card.
- Gather candy or coins to to use as bingo card markers. If you’re not going to reuse the cards, you can also use pens or pencils.
- Instruct each player to put their first marker onto the free space in the middle of the card.
- The assigned caller will begin by picking out a calling card. They will announce these one at a time, and the players will mark them as they show on their bingo card. Once a player has filled out a row of five, they will call out “BINGO!” and they win the game.
Thanksgiving Bingo for Little Kids
To keep the little ones occupied before dinner, use these bingo cards. These are ideal for the youngins who are still learning to read. All they have to do is match the image on their card to the one you pull. Don’t forget to prompt the kids to recall what they’re thankful for when they fill in the free space!
Thanksgiving Bingo for Big Kids
For the “big kids,” we put together a collection of fun, festive bingo cards. With words and images, these cards also help kids expand their vocabulary. They contain some historical icons, so you can quiz the kids on what they know about Thanksgiving.
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Try these adult Thanksgiving bingo cards at the dinner table or after the hefty feast. These cards are relatable and hilarious. Unlike the kids’ bingo cards, this version does not come with a calling card. The adults will have to observe their surroundings and mark off spaces as they see things happening. Not only is this fun, it’s a great conversation starter!
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With cards like “best stuffing ever” and “giving thanks” these bingo cards are sure to be a hit at your Thanksgiving feast! Check out our fun Thanksgiving gifts and decor to add extra festivity to your Thanksgiving celebration this year. And if you’re attending Thanksgiving at a friend’s or family member’s house, don’t forget to show thanks to your host with a small token of appreciation!