Use a rollingcart/backpackinside homeConsidertime of dayandtemperatureProblem solvehow youwould simplify& modifyactivitiesComplete taskwhile sittinginstead ofstanding (e.g.,brushing teeth)Use your 'bigmuscles"whencarryingobjectsPlanter boxesat chairheightinstead ofactual gardenBulk mealpreparationPlanahead toavoidrushingAdd foam toincreasehandle ofhandheldobjectsTake shortrestbreaks asneededBreak a taskinto smallerchunks, whiletaking breaksin betweenModify home,store commonlyused items ineasy to gatherplacesVoiceactivated orremotecontroledswitchesSock aid,long handledshoehorn, &long handledbrush"Energysnacks"Practicegoodstanding andsittingpostureUse apronwithpockets tocarry itemsBuy pantswithelasticwaistsHold object closeto body whencarrying, use backmuscles instead ofleaningShower chair,toilet riser,grab bars,adjustableshowerheadPracticedailybreathingtechniquesCarry objectswithforearms, nothands/fingersNo bakesnacksand mealrecipesGrabberstick toreducebendingUse a rollingcart/backpackinside homeConsidertime of dayandtemperatureProblem solvehow youwould simplify& modifyactivitiesComplete taskwhile sittinginstead ofstanding (e.g.,brushing teeth)Use your 'bigmuscles"whencarryingobjectsPlanter boxesat chairheightinstead ofactual gardenBulk mealpreparationPlanahead toavoidrushingAdd foam toincreasehandle ofhandheldobjectsTake shortrestbreaks asneededBreak a taskinto smallerchunks, whiletaking breaksin betweenModify home,store commonlyused items ineasy to gatherplacesVoiceactivated orremotecontroledswitchesSock aid,long handledshoehorn, &long handledbrush"Energysnacks"Practicegoodstanding andsittingpostureUse apronwithpockets tocarry itemsBuy pantswithelasticwaistsHold object closeto body whencarrying, use backmuscles instead ofleaningShower chair,toilet riser,grab bars,adjustableshowerheadPracticedailybreathingtechniquesCarry objectswithforearms, nothands/fingersNo bakesnacksand mealrecipesGrabberstick toreducebending

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