Use your 'bigmuscles"whencarryingobjectsUse a rollingcart/backpackinside homeUse apronwithpockets tocarry itemsPlanahead toavoidrushingPracticegoodstanding andsittingposturePlanter boxesat chairheightinstead ofactual gardenBulk mealpreparationTake shortrestbreaks asneededAdd foam toincreasehandle ofhandheldobjectsVoiceactivated orremotecontroledswitchesPracticedailybreathingtechniquesBuy pantswithelasticwaistsGrabberstick toreducebendingHold object closeto body whencarrying, use backmuscles instead ofleaningCarry objectswithforearms, nothands/fingersComplete taskwhile sittinginstead ofstanding (e.g.,brushing teeth)"Energysnacks"Sock aid,long handledshoehorn, &long handledbrushNo bakesnacksand mealrecipesModify home,store commonlyused items ineasy to gatherplacesProblem solvehow youwould simplify& modifyactivitiesBreak a taskinto smallerchunks, whiletaking breaksin betweenConsidertime of dayandtemperatureShower chair,toilet riser,grab bars,adjustableshowerheadUse your 'bigmuscles"whencarryingobjectsUse a rollingcart/backpackinside homeUse apronwithpockets tocarry itemsPlanahead toavoidrushingPracticegoodstanding andsittingposturePlanter boxesat chairheightinstead ofactual gardenBulk mealpreparationTake shortrestbreaks asneededAdd foam toincreasehandle ofhandheldobjectsVoiceactivated orremotecontroledswitchesPracticedailybreathingtechniquesBuy pantswithelasticwaistsGrabberstick toreducebendingHold object closeto body whencarrying, use backmuscles instead ofleaningCarry objectswithforearms, nothands/fingersComplete taskwhile sittinginstead ofstanding (e.g.,brushing teeth)"Energysnacks"Sock aid,long handledshoehorn, &long handledbrushNo bakesnacksand mealrecipesModify home,store commonlyused items ineasy to gatherplacesProblem solvehow youwould simplify& modifyactivitiesBreak a taskinto smallerchunks, whiletaking breaksin betweenConsidertime of dayandtemperatureShower chair,toilet riser,grab bars,adjustableshowerhead

Energy Conservation Bingo - Call List

(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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  1. Use your 'big muscles" when carrying objects
  2. Use a rolling cart/backpack inside home
  3. Use apron with pockets to carry items
  4. Plan ahead to avoid rushing
  5. Practice good standing and sitting posture
  6. Planter boxes at chair height instead of actual garden
  7. Bulk meal preparation
  8. Take short rest breaks as needed
  9. Add foam to increase handle of handheld objects
  10. Voice activated or remote controled switches
  11. Practice daily breathing techniques
  12. Buy pants with elastic waists
  13. Grabber stick to reduce bending
  14. Hold object close to body when carrying, use back muscles instead of leaning
  15. Carry objects with forearms, not hands/fingers
  16. Complete task while sitting instead of standing (e.g., brushing teeth)
  17. "Energy snacks"
  18. Sock aid, long handled shoehorn, & long handled brush
  19. No bake snacks and meal recipes
  20. Modify home, store commonly used items in easy to gather places
  21. Problem solve how you would simplify & modify activities
  22. Break a task into smaller chunks, while taking breaks in between
  23. Consider time of day and temperature
  24. Shower chair, toilet riser, grab bars, adjustable showerhead