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4^th of July Bingo Game for Preschoolers

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As I have said many times, I love offering new games and activities to my preschoolers to make learning more fun and keep my students interested, and this FREE 4^th of July Bingo Game is the perfect addition to your July lesson planning.

Bingo is a game people usually enjoy.  It is not only a great, educational game for preschoolers, but also an activity you can do as a family for bonding and fun.

I know my family and I enjoy it a lot, and what better time to play than the 4th of July, when the family gets together to celebrate.  This FREE 4th of July Bingo can be played in the classroom or at home and will keep your kids entertained for hours, helping them build skills without them even noticing.

This bingo printable includes 2 different versions: one for younger learners and another for more advanced learners. 

The simpler version includes six recording cards with 9 pictures each.  Since the recording sheets only have three rows each, I used the word USA instead of Bingo.  This version also includes nine tiles for each letter to show children which pictures to mark on their recording sheets.

The advanced version includes 5 recording cards with 25 pictures each.  I also included 120 picture cards, 24 for each of the letters of the word Bingo.

The 4^th of July Bingo is not just a fun game but an educational one as well, since it will help your preschoolers develop skills such as:

• Oral language development, when hearing sounds and repeating them out loud.
• One-to-One correspondence and creating sets, when matching the card with the one on their recording sheet.
• Concentration, when paying attention to the card shown.
• Memory, when remembering what letter was mentioned on the card shown.
• Language development, when talking with other players about what’s going on.
• Letter identification, when recognizing the letter they should mark.
• Social skills, when taking turns and speaking with other players.
• Fine motor skills, when using their hands and fingers to pick up bingo chips and place them in the appropriate space.
• Reading and writing, as they learn sounds and name letters.

You can use this game as a large-group activity or set up small-group stations where the children can rotate through, along with my other 4^th of July activities, to take advantage of all these activities.  Click the pictures to download them.  They are all free.

If your preschoolers have played other bingo games, they will probably be able to work independently. However, new students or children unfamiliar with these types of games will need your guidance.

Materials needed:

You don’t need a lot of materials, just these:

• 4^th of July Bingo printable (you can find this at the bottom of this post.)
• White cardstock paper
• Bingo chips (these could be bingo chips, mini erasers, buttons, red, white, and blue pom-poms, and any other material small enough that can fit in the bingo cards’ squares).
• Laminator machine
• Laminator pouches
• Scissors.

The only thing you need to do is print the cards on white cardstock paper.  Cut them out and laminate them. I strongly suggest you do that to protect the cards from wear and tear and have them available for your students to play over and over again.

When the 4th of July month is over, just put them in a Ziploc bag and store them for many more years of fun.

How to Play the 4^th of July Bingo

To start, each child chooses a bingo card.  Place the picture cards in an envelope, basket, bag, or any other container where the cards are not visible.

Then the teacher draws a random card and shows it to the children; whoever has that picture on their bingo card places a chip on it.  The child who fills an entire row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) and yells “Bingo!!!” wins.  If the child is distracted and doesn’t shout Bingo! before another one does, they lose.  To extend the game, you can have the winner be the first to fill out their whole card.

I like that this game can be played not only in the classroom or at home by preschoolers but also by older children, such as kindergarteners and elementary children.  Why not?  It’s all about having fun.

Extension Activities:

The individual cards are so cute and pretty that you can use them for many other learning activities, taking advantage of the variety in the pictures.  I’m sure you will appreciate not having to prepare for other activities.

Some of the uses and activities that you can use these cards for are:

• Phonological awareness game:  take one of the cards and name the picture, emphasizing the beginning sound, for example: “This is a flag.  Flag starts with the letter “Ff”.

• Letter recognition: take one of the cards and name the picture, saying the name of the letter that the picture starts with, for example: “This is a hat.  Hat starts with the letter “Hh”.

• Language Development: select one of the cards during circle time and invite your preschoolers to create a story using the picture, while you take dictation to make a class book.

• Artwork: invite each preschooler to select a card and use it as inspiration to draw or paint a picture.

• The Missing Card Game: This game works best as a small-group activity.  Take 3 to 5 cards and place them on a table.  Ask your preschoolers to name the pictures on each card, then have your children close their eyes while you remove one card. Then ask your preschoolers to open their eyes and tell you which card is missing.

Don’t Forget Your Story Time

It is great to have different educational and fun activities to do with your preschoolers, but for me, one of the most important ones you have to have every day, twice a day at least, is story time.

I cannot stress enough how important reading is to young children.  This activity will help them:

• Develop early literacy skills and learn letter sounds, words, and language.
• Stimulate their brain, imagination, and curiosity.
• Develop their ability to focus, concentrate, and communicate ideas.
• Learn about their world.
• Develop their social skills.

Below are some of the books you can use during the month of the 4th of July.  You can find these books at your local library or used bookstore.  If you want to add some to your collection, click the titles, and my affiliate links will take you directly to Amazon for a quick purchase.

• The Night Before the Fourth of July by Nathasha Wing captures all the fun, excitement, and pride of the best summer holiday, as people across the United States get ready for hot dogs and fireworks. Decked in red, white, and blue, a family heads to a parade, hosts a backyard BBQ with friends and family, dodges an afternoon thunderstorm, and, of course, watches a fireworks show. 

• The Story of America’s Birthday by Patricia A. Pingry. This story pairs vibrant illustrations with the text to connect the Declaration of Independence, the American Revolution, and today’s Fourth of July festivities. This book introduces children to the history and meaning behind Independence Day.

• F is for Flag by Wendy Ceyette Lewison shows in simple terms how one flag can mean many things: a symbol of unity, a sign of welcome, and a reminder that in good times everyone in our country is part of one great big family.

• Curious George Parade Day: Here’s nothing like waiting for something special and magical to happen. Today George is waiting for a parade to start! But before it does, this little monkey manages to find—and make—plenty of mischief.

• It’s Not About You, Mrs. Firecracker: A Love Letter About the True Meaning of the Fourth of July by Soraya Diasse Collell. This wonderfully illustrated children’s book explains what brave Americans did to declare their freedom and equality, and identifies who guided them through it all.

• Daniel’s First Fireworks by Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood. This sweet storybook about a first experience is sure to be a hit with Daniel Tiger fans!

• Hello, Fourth of July by best-selling author-illustrator Martha Day Zschock. Parent and child eagles celebrate America’s birthday in this board book for children. The pair spend the day surrounded by red, white, and blue.

• America the Beautiful by Cholena Rose Dare is a gorgeous, non-fiction book that presents maps of official landmarks, national parks, state birds and flowers, and more. It also lets you learn about American artists, innovations, and food that are part of American culture.  A great way to share facts about our country with our preschoolers.

Pin It for Later

I know how busy we are most of the time, but if you want access to this printable later, pin it to your 4th of July board (or any other board) so it’s ready when you need it.

Don’t forget to grab your FREE 4^th of July Bingo in both versions.  Click the link below for an immediate download.  This will subscribe you to my weekly newsletter, where you’ll receive one or more free printables every week.

Then check out my other 4th of July activities HERE to get more free printables, expand your 4th of July activities collection, and help your preschoolers have fun while learning.

I hope you find this game useful and have a memorable, fun 4^th of July month with your preschoolers.

Be happy, safe, and creative. I wish you well.

Love,

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