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Free Printable Reading Challenge Bingo Cards

Built for a classroom reading log or a library program: each square names a kind of book or a way to read, and a student marks it after finishing that reading. Everyone gets the same challenges in a different arrangement, so the first row is different for each reader. Five in a row earns a prize, and a full card is the long-term goal.

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    How to play reading challenge bingo

    1. Set the number of players, then press Print or save as PDF. Each player gets a different card.
    2. Call items in random order with the built-in caller, or use the printed call list.
    3. Players mark each called square. The first to complete a row, column or diagonal shouts "Bingo!"

    Tip: Let one book fill one square only, so a blue-covered mystery cannot be counted twice. Ask students to write the title in the square instead of an X, which leaves you with a reading record at the end of the month.

    Reading Challenge Bingo word list

    These 34 items are loaded into the generator above. Edit, remove or add your own before printing.

    • A book with a blue cover
    • Read to a pet
    • A graphic novel
    • A book of poems
    • A mystery
    • A biography
    • A book about animals
    • Set in another country
    • Published this year
    • A book made into a movie
    • A fairy tale or folktale
    • A nonfiction book
    • A one-word title
    • Recommended by a friend
    • First book in a series
    • A book older than you are
    • A funny book
    • A book about history
    • A book about science
    • An award winner
    • A number in the title
    • An animal on the cover
    • A book with a map inside
    • A book with no pictures
    • A librarian's pick
    • Read aloud to someone
    • Read by flashlight
    • Read for 30 minutes
    • Listen to an audiobook
    • Reread an old favorite
    • Read a magazine article
    • Read before breakfast
    • Read in a new spot
    • Finish a book in one week
    Free printable Reading Challenge Bingo card: a sample word card ready to print
    A sample card. Yours are shuffled differently for every player.

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    Questions and answers

    Are the bingo cards really free?

    Yes. You can print up to 10 unique cards per game at no cost, as often as you like, without creating an account. The optional Unlimited Pass is for larger groups.

    How do I save the cards as a PDF?

    Press "Print or save as PDF". In the print window choose "Save as PDF" as the printer. On a phone, use the share or print option in the preview that opens.

    Is every card different?

    Yes. Each card is shuffled separately from your list, so players cannot all win at the same time. The more items your list has beyond the number of squares, the more the cards differ.

    Can I use my own words?

    Yes. Replace the list with your own words or phrases, one per line. A 5×5 card with a free space needs at least 24 items, a 4×4 card needs 16 and a 3×3 card needs 8.

    What paper should I use?

    Normal printer paper works. Card stock lasts longer if you plan to reuse the cards. The layout fits both US Letter and A4.