Celebrate the Thanksgiving season with this fun and engaging Thanksgiving Bingo Game! Designed to build holiday vocabulary and word recognition, this printable classroom activity is perfect for ESL, ELL, and elementary students. With three complete versions included—word only, image only, and word + picture—teachers can easily differentiate for different learning levels. Whether you’re hosting a classroom party, planning a literacy center, or looking for a low-prep Thanksgiving activity, this resource makes learning festive and fun.
Students will love identifying and matching Thanksgiving-themed words and pictures while strengthening their seasonal vocabulary and comprehension skills. The game encourages listening, recognition, and focus—all while keeping students engaged and excited about learning.
What’s Included:
- 30 unique Thanksgiving Bingo cards in 3 versions:
- Word Only (for vocabulary practice)
- Image Only (perfect for younger learners)
- Word + Image (ideal for ESL and ELL students)
- 24 calling cards with matching Thanksgiving images and words
- Clear instructions for setup and play
How to Play:
- Print and distribute one Bingo card to each player.
- Use the calling cards to announce or show Thanksgiving vocabulary words.
- Players mark their cards when they hear or see the matching image or word.
- The first player to complete a row, column, or diagonal calls out “BINGO!” and wins.
Why Teachers Love It:
- No-prep, print-and-play classroom game
- Perfect for Thanksgiving parties, ESL lessons, or literacy centers
- Builds vocabulary, listening comprehension, and word-picture association
- Engaging and easy to use with all age groups
- Reusable every Thanksgiving season
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Pair This Resource With:
Complete your seasonal collection with the Fall / Autumn Bingo Game from Hot Chocolate Teachables. Together, these two games cover essential seasonal vocabulary and make perfect companions for your fall and Thanksgiving lesson plans.
Also Available on TpT
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