(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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Parent shows up at a different time than scheduled conference
"When I was in school..."
A parent wants to be updated constantly
One parent blames the other parent for something
Parent can't tell meeting is over
"I was never good at..."
You incorporate a famous movie line (i.e. you can't handle the truth)
Sibling(s) destroy your classroom
Parent comes 5 or more minutes late
Parent's behavior explains child's behavior
Parent brings up a very personal issue
Nothing to present to parents (student didn't make a slide show)
Confusion about who is parent/ step-parent
Creative excuses about homework
"I have never heard this about my child before"
We're moving/ student is going online
"Child is different at home"
Parent surprised about student attendance/ absences
Someone cries
Parent has an unreasonable request
Technology issue
Conference still going when principal announces end of evening
Language barrier
Parent's cell phone goes off/ parent texts during conference
