Emotional Well-Being Bingo

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Lesson Plan

Emotional Well-Being Bingo Lesson Plan

Students will identify and practice positive behaviors that boost mood and strengthen peer connections by completing a bingo card of kindness, self-care, and appreciation activities.

This lesson builds students’ social-emotional skills by encouraging kindness, self-care, and peer support. It promotes self-awareness and relationship-building in a fun format, leading to a more positive, connected classroom climate.

Audience

Grades 3-8

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Interactive bingo game with real-time activities

Materials

Emotional Well-Being Bingo Slide Deck, - Emotional Well-Being Bingo Cards, - Bingo Markers or Counters, and - Reflection Journal or Worksheet

Prep

Preparation

15 minutes

Print a set of Emotional Well-Being Bingo Cards for each student
Prepare the Emotional Well-Being Bingo Slide Deck to introduce each bingo square concept
Gather bingo markers or chips
Set up the reflection journals or worksheets
Review classroom norms for respectful discussion

Step 1

Introduction

10 minutes

Display the Emotional Well-Being Bingo Slide Deck title slide and SEL goal
Explain the purpose: to recognize and practice positive behaviors that boost mood and connection
Review bingo rules and how to earn a bingo by completing acts
Model an example square: “Gave a compliment”

Step 2

Gameplay

25 minutes

Distribute Emotional Well-Being Bingo Cards and markers
Students mingle or work within their tables to complete bingo squares by performing the listed actions (kindness, self-care, peer appreciation)
Use the slide deck to highlight squares as needed and provide prompts
Call out reflection questions midway to check progress and mood

Step 3

Reflection And Discussion

7 minutes

Ask students to return to seats and reflect on one row or column they completed
Facilitate share-outs: What action did you enjoy? How did it feel?
Record key insights on the board: SEL outcomes like self-awareness and relationship skills

Step 4

Assessment And Closure

3 minutes

Students write a quick exit ticket in their reflection journal: “One positive habit I’ll practice this week”
Collect exit tickets or have students submit digitally
Reinforce that these habits support emotional well-being and a supportive classroom environment

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Slide Deck

Emotional Well-Being Bingo: Boosting Mood & Connection

An interactive game to practice kindness, self-care, and appreciation in your classroom.

Welcome students and introduce today's lesson. Explain that bingo will help us learn positive habits that support emotional well-being. Mention the calming gradient backgrounds set a positive mood.

SEL Goal

Recognize and practice positive behaviors to boost mood and strengthen peer connections.

Highlight the Social-Emotional Learning goal for today. Emphasize self-awareness and relationship skills as key outcomes.

How to Play Bingo

• Complete five actions in a row (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal)
• Actions include kindness, self-care, and appreciation tasks
• Work with classmates or independently to fulfill each square
• Use markers to cover completed squares
• First to get BINGO shares their experience with the class

Read each rule aloud and clarify how students earn BINGO. Encourage them to ask questions before starting.

Bingo Card Highlights

Sample Squares:
• Gave a compliment to a peer (“I appreciate how you helped me today!”)
• Took three deep breaths to calm down
• Shared a positive note in someone’s journal
• Smiled and greeted a classmate

Show students examples of bingo actions. You can project a large sample card or distribute one for them to preview.

Mid-Game Reflection

Which action did you enjoy the most so far?
How did completing it make you feel?

Pause the game and ask students to reflect. You can have them share with a partner or jot down quick answers.

Exit Ticket

One positive habit I’ll practice this week:

Have students complete their exit ticket in journals or on slips. Collect or review digitally to assess understanding.

Lesson Plan

Emotional Well-Being Bingo Plan

Students will identify and practice positive behaviors—such as acts of kindness, self-care, and peer appreciation—through an interactive bingo game, fostering emotional well-being and stronger classroom connections.

This lesson builds key social-emotional skills like self-awareness, empathy, and relationship-building. By engaging in mood-boosting activities, students strengthen peer connections and develop positive habits for lasting emotional well-being.

Audience

Grades 3–8