(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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You incorporate a famous movie line (i.e. you can't handle the truth)
Technology issue
Creative excuses about homework
"Child is different at home"
We're moving/ student is going online
Someone cries
A parent wants to be updated constantly
"I have never heard this about my child before"
"When I was in school..."
Parent comes 5 or more minutes late
Parent shows up at a different time than scheduled conference
Conference still going when principal announces end of evening
Parent's behavior explains child's behavior
Sibling(s) destroy your classroom
Parent surprised about student attendance/ absences
Their biggest concern is going to the Book Fair
"I was never good at..."
One parent blames the other parent for something
Parent is under the influence of some substance
Parent can't tell meeting is over
Parent brings up a very personal issue
Parent has an unreasonable request
Confusion about who is parent/ step-parent
Parent's cell phone goes off/ parent texts during conference
