(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.
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One parent blames the other parent for something
Sibling(s) destroy your classroom
Their biggest concern is going to the Book Fair
Parent's cell phone goes off/ parent texts during conference
Parent comes 5 or more minutes late
Confusion about who is parent/ step-parent
You incorporate a famous movie line (i.e. you can't handle the truth)
Parent has an unreasonable request
Technology issue
Parent is under the influence of some substance
Conference still going when principal announces end of evening
Parent's behavior explains child's behavior
"When I was in school..."
"Child is different at home"
We're moving/ student is going online
Someone cries
"I have never heard this about my child before"
A parent wants to be updated constantly
Creative excuses about homework
Parent shows up at a different time than scheduled conference
Parent brings up a very personal issue
"I was never good at..."
Parent can't tell meeting is over
Parent surprised about student attendance/ absences