(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 cries
Parent shocked by inside of child’s desk
Siblings are loud/needy/
cause many distractions
Conference runs long making the next one start late
Confusion about if parent is step-parent or think parent is for a different student
Parent compliments another teacher/
staff member
Parent is late
Parent’s cell phone goes off
You get to enjoy the PTO provided lunch
Parent you need to see most doesn’t show
Parents argue or disagree with one another in front of you
Parent says, “I was never good at…”
Realization that “Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”
Conferences are over and you survived!
Creative excuses about child not doing homework or being late a lot
Parent states “child never acts like that at home”
Parent complains about the curriculum
Parent complains about another student
Find out during the conference a student is on/has started/ changed meds
Parent brings you a snack or gift
One parent blames another parent for something
Parent shows up at the wrong time
You need to pee but don’t have time before the next conference
