Take asocial mediabreak for adayGo tobedearlyTalked to ateacherfriend aboutthe hard stuffMet with afriend for along lunchor dinnerComplimentyourself forsomethingyou did wellMeditated ortook deepbreaths whenangry oroverwhelmed Spendtime withlovedonesTry a newhobby orcreativeactivity Blastedan upbeatsong anddancedFell asleepwithoutthinking ofyour to-dolistUsed apositiveaffirmationListen toyour favoritemusic orpodcastBoughtsomethingfor myselfand not myclassroomHydrate—drinkenoughwater today!Spenttimeoutdoorsin natureSay "no" toextra workwithoutguiltWatch anepisode ofa showyou loveLaughwith yourstudents/colleaguesTreatyourself toyour favoritesnackTake ashort walkduringyour break Write downthree thingsyou'regrateful forTake a deepbreath andstretch for 5minutesRead abook (notfor work!)Enjoy aquiet cupofcoffee/teaTake asocial mediabreak for adayGo tobedearlyTalked to ateacherfriend aboutthe hard stuffMet with afriend for along lunchor dinnerComplimentyourself forsomethingyou did wellMeditated ortook deepbreaths whenangry oroverwhelmedSpendtime withlovedonesTry a newhobby orcreativeactivity Blastedan upbeatsong anddancedFell asleepwithoutthinking ofyour to-dolistUsed apositiveaffirmationListen toyour favoritemusic orpodcastBoughtsomethingfor myselfand not myclassroomHydrate—drinkenoughwater today!Spenttimeoutdoorsin natureSay "no" toextra workwithoutguiltWatch anepisode ofa showyou loveLaughwith yourstudents/colleaguesTreatyourself toyour favoritesnackTake ashort walkduringyour break Write downthree thingsyou'regrateful forTake a deepbreath andstretch for 5minutesRead abook (notfor work!)Enjoy aquiet cupofcoffee/tea

Teacher Self-Care - 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. Take a social media break for a day
  2. Go to bed early
  3. Talked to a teacher friend about the hard stuff
  4. Met with a friend for a long lunch or dinner
  5. Compliment yourself for something you did well
  6. Meditated or took deep breaths when angry or overwhelmed
  7. Spend time with loved ones
  8. Try a new hobby or creative activity
  9. Blasted an upbeat song and danced
  10. Fell asleep without thinking of your to-do list
  11. Used a positive affirmation
  12. Listen to your favorite music or podcast
  13. Bought something for myself and not my classroom
  14. Hydrate—drink enough water today!
  15. Spent time outdoors in nature
  16. Say "no" to extra work without guilt
  17. Watch an episode of a show you love
  18. Laugh with your students/ colleagues
  19. Treat yourself to your favorite snack
  20. Take a short walk during your break
  21. Write down three things you're grateful for
  22. Take a deep breath and stretch for 5 minutes
  23. Read a book (not for work!)
  24. Enjoy a quiet cup of coffee/tea