Thanksgiving bingo cards
A game for the long stretch between the turkey going in and dinner coming out. Edit the list, print a card for every cousin.
About these thanksgiving bingo cards
Thanksgiving bingo keeps kids busy while the kitchen is busy, and it gets quiet relatives talking. Many of the squares, like Wishbone, Kids table and Second helping, only happen on the day itself, so players can mark them as they occur.
Teachers use the same cards in November for vocabulary practice. Swap in your spelling words, keep a few holiday favorites, and print a set for the whole class.
The thanksgiving bingo word list
These 38 words are loaded into the generator. Edit them above, or copy them for your own game.
- Turkey
- Stuffing
- Cranberry sauce
- Pumpkin pie
- Gravy
- Mashed potatoes
- Sweet potatoes
- Green beans
- Dinner rolls
- Corn
- Pilgrim hat
- Cornucopia
- Wishbone
- Parade
- Football
- Leftovers
- Grateful
- Family
- Harvest
- Acorn
- Fall leaves
- Pecan pie
- Apple cider
- Napkin ring
- Gravy boat
- Centerpiece
- Nap on the couch
- Kids table
- Thankful list
- Oven mitt
- Whipped cream
- Casserole
- Hayride
- Scarecrow
- Gourd
- Candles
- Recipe card
- Second helping
Ways to play
Play it live during dinner
Instead of calling words, let players mark a square when it actually happens at the table: someone says grateful, a second helping, a nap on the couch.
Gratitude rule
When someone gets bingo, they share one thing they are thankful for before claiming a prize. It turns a game into a family tradition.
Classroom vocabulary round
Read a definition instead of the word. Students find the matching square, which works as quiet review before the break.
Questions
Is this good for a classroom?
Yes. Every word is school-friendly, and you can add your own vocabulary words in the box. Print 4 cards per page to save paper with a class of 30.
What prizes work for Thanksgiving bingo?
First pick of pie, getting out of dish duty, or choosing the movie after dinner all work better than store-bought prizes.
Can I print it in black and white?
Yes. The cards are designed to print cleanly in black and white on any home printer.
