Turn vocabulary review into an interactive, hands-on activity with this Animal Vocabulary Bingo Game. Instead of using pre-made boards, students will color, cut, and paste animal images to design their very own unique bingo boards. This extra step makes vocabulary practice more memorable, as students actively engage with the words before the game even begins. It’s a fun, low-prep option that works beautifully in ESL, ELL, and early elementary classrooms.
By preparing their boards themselves, students practice fine motor skills (coloring, cutting, gluing) while reinforcing animal vocabulary recognition. Because no two boards are the same, each round of bingo is fresh and exciting, keeping the whole class engaged. Teachers love this activity for its simplicity, versatility, and ability to build speaking, listening, and vocabulary recall.
Why Teachers Love It
- Encourages student creativity and ownership of their learning
- Supports vocabulary retention and comprehension
- Perfect for centers, parties, sub plans, or fast finishers
- Includes both text and no-text versions for differentiated practice
- Reusable year after year—just print, laminate, and play
What’s Included
- Bingo game template (with and without text)
- 24 animal images with text (to color, cut, and paste)
- 24 animal images without text for added challenge
- Black & white and color printing options
This activity is a fun way to combine vocabulary practice and creative play. Your students will love making their own animal bingo boards, and you’ll love how much language practice they get in the process!