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Behavior Bingo

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Lesson Plan

Behavior Bingo Guide

Students will practice and reinforce positive classroom behaviors by playing a custom bingo game, marking squares when observing defined behaviors. By session end, they will identify and demonstrate at least three positive behaviors collaboratively.

Engaging students in a game-based system increases motivation to practice positive behaviors, fosters classroom community, and provides Tier 1 support through positive reinforcement.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

35 minutes

Approach

Game-based positive reinforcement.

Materials

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Greet students and briefly explain that today’s activity will help practice positive behaviors
  • Share the lesson objective and link it to classroom expectations
  • Display the How to Play Bingo Slide Deck title slide

Step 2

Explain Bingo Rules

5 minutes

  • Use slides 2–4 of the How to Play Bingo Slide Deck to:
    • Define what counts as a positive behavior
    • Show how to mark squares on the bingo card
    • Explain winning criteria (e.g., one line or full card)
  • Answer any student questions about gameplay

Step 3

Play Behavior Bingo

20 minutes

  • Distribute one My Bingo Card Worksheet to each student
  • Explain that when you observe a defined behavior, you will call it out (using the Bingo Call List Answer Key) and students mark their cards
  • Continue calling behaviors until a student completes a line and shouts “Bingo!”
  • Verify the winner’s card against the answer key and award recognition or a small prize
  • Restart the game if time allows or to include more students

Step 4

Debrief and Reflect

5 minutes

  • Ask the winning student to share which behaviors they marked and why
  • Facilitate a brief class discussion: what positive behaviors did you notice today?
  • Encourage students to continue practicing these behaviors beyond the game session
  • Reinforce how these behaviors support a respectful classroom community
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Slide Deck

How to Play Behavior Bingo

• Practice positive behaviors in a fun, game-based format
• Mark behaviors on your bingo card when you see them
• Reach a bingo and earn recognition or a small prize

Welcome the class and introduce today’s activity. Explain that they will learn how to play Behavior Bingo to practice positive classroom behaviors.

Game Objective

By the end of this session, you will:
• Identify at least three positive classroom behaviors
• Mark those behaviors on your bingo card
• Collaborate and celebrate each other’s successes

Highlight the main goal of the game. Tie it back to classroom expectations and the importance of positive reinforcement.

Positive Behaviors to Watch

• Raising your hand before speaking
• Helping a classmate with work
• Following directions promptly
• Showing respect with kind words
• Keeping your desk area organized

Share concrete examples of behaviors students will watch for. You can ask for additional suggestions from the class.

How to Mark Your Card

  1. Listen for me to call a behavior from the Bingo Call List Answer Key.
  2. If you have that behavior on your card, place an “X” over it.
  3. Keep track of your marks—don’t mark more than once for the same behavior.

Explain the mechanics of marking the card. Demonstrate on a sample card if possible.

Winning Criteria

• Bingo: A straight line of five marked squares (vertical, horizontal, or diagonal)
• Full Card: All squares marked (Blackout)
Once you complete a valid pattern, shout “Bingo!” to stop the game.

Clarify how to win. Describe both the quick-win (single line) and full-card options.

Materials

• My Bingo Card Worksheet (one per student)
• Classroom Behavior Bingo Game boards
• Bingo Call List Answer Key (for me, the teacher)

Point out all materials students will use during the activity and how they will be distributed.

Let’s Get Started!

  1. Find your bingo card and writing tool.
  2. I will call out behaviors—listen carefully.
  3. Mark your card and aim for a Bingo!
  4. Good luck and have fun reinforcing positive behaviors!

Transition into gameplay. Remind students of key rules and encourage them to pay attention.

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Game

Classroom Behavior Bingo Game Board

Use this 5×5 bingo board template to reinforce positive behaviors. Distribute different boards to students or rotate squares for variety.

BINGO
Raising hand promptlyUsing kind wordsListening quietlyEncouraging a peerOrganizing your desk
Following directions quicklyHelping a classmateCleaning up your areaAsking relevant questionsSharing materials
Staying on taskGreeting the teacherFREE SPACEParticipating in discussionWaiting your turn patiently
Respecting personal spaceWriting neatlyDemonstrating self-controlShowing a growth mindsetCompleting work on time
Using inside voiceReturning supplies promptlyOffering help voluntarilyBeing patientShowing gratitude when praised

Feel free to swap out any squares or shuffle the board for different game cards. You can also replace the FREE SPACE with an additional behavior if you prefer a full 25-behavior game.

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Worksheet

My Bingo Card Worksheet

Instructions:

• Listen for each positive behavior called out by the teacher.

• If the behavior is on your card, mark that square with an X.

• Aim to complete a straight line (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal) to shout “Bingo!”

BINGO
FREE SPACE

Use the blank squares above to play!

Reflection Questions

  1. Which five behaviors did you mark when you got your Bingo? List them below:









  2. Choose one positive behavior from your card that you want to practice more. Explain why this behavior is important and describe how you will work on it this week:













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Answer Key

Bingo Call List Answer Key

Use this list to call out behaviors during the game. Ensure each behavior matches the squares on the Classroom Behavior Bingo Game board.

  1. Raising hand promptly
  2. Following directions quickly
  3. Staying on task
  4. Respecting personal space
  5. Using inside voice
  6. Using kind words
  7. Helping a classmate
  8. Greeting the teacher
  9. Writing neatly
  10. Returning supplies promptly
  11. Listening quietly
  12. Cleaning up your area
  13. Demonstrating self-control
  14. Offering help voluntarily
  15. Encouraging a peer
  16. Asking relevant questions
  17. Participating in discussion
  18. Showing a growth mindset
  19. Being patient
  20. Organizing your desk
  21. Sharing materials
  22. Waiting your turn patiently
  23. Completing work on time
  24. Showing gratitude when praised
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