Stayed calmduring atoughconversationNoticed andpraisedeffort, notjust resultsDidsomethingkind for mychildunexpectedlyCooked orbakedsomethingside by side Validatedmy child’sfeelingsReflected backwhat my childsaid (“You feltupsetwhen…”)Read astory orbookaloudWorked on acreative project(drawing,building,crafting)ListenedwithoutinterruptingLet mychild helpme with ataskSaid “Ilove you”withoutpromptingOffered acomfortinghugPracticeddeepbreathingtogetherCelebrateda smallsuccessShared aquietmoment (notalking, justbeing)Wrote asmall note ordrew apicture forthemTook a walkor wentoutsidetogetherHelped mychild solve aproblemcollaborativelyEnded theday with apositivereflection orbedtime chatAsked open-endedquestionsinstead ofgiving adviceModeledsaying“sorry” whenI made amistakeGave agenuinecomplimentMade eyecontact whilemy child wastalkingEncouragedmy child totrysomethingnewStayed calmduring atoughconversationNoticed andpraisedeffort, notjust resultsDidsomethingkind for mychildunexpectedlyCooked orbakedsomethingside by side Validatedmy child’sfeelingsReflected backwhat my childsaid (“You feltupsetwhen…”)Read astory orbookaloudWorked on acreative project(drawing,building,crafting)ListenedwithoutinterruptingLet mychild helpme with ataskSaid “Ilove you”withoutpromptingOffered acomfortinghugPracticeddeepbreathingtogetherCelebrateda smallsuccessShared aquietmoment (notalking, justbeing)Wrote asmall note ordrew apicture forthemTook a walkor wentoutsidetogetherHelped mychild solve aproblemcollaborativelyEnded theday with apositivereflection orbedtime chatAsked open-endedquestionsinstead ofgiving adviceModeledsaying“sorry” whenI made amistakeGave agenuinecomplimentMade eyecontact whilemy child wastalkingEncouragedmy child totrysomethingnew

Connection Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. 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. O-Stayed calm during a tough conversation
  2. I-Noticed and praised effort, not just results
  3. G-Did something kind for my child unexpectedly
  4. O-Cooked or baked something side by side
  5. B-Validated my child’s feelings
  6. B-Reflected back what my child said (“You felt upset when…”)
  7. B-Read a story or book aloud
  8. N-Worked on a creative project (drawing, building, crafting)
  9. N-Listened without interrupting
  10. G-Let my child help me with a task
  11. O-Said “I love you” without prompting
  12. O-Offered a comforting hug
  13. N-Practiced deep breathing together
  14. B-Celebrated a small success
  15. N-Shared a quiet moment (no talking, just being)
  16. O-Wrote a small note or drew a picture for them
  17. I-Took a walk or went outside together
  18. G-Helped my child solve a problem collaboratively
  19. B-Ended the day with a positive reflection or bedtime chat
  20. I-Asked open-ended questions instead of giving advice
  21. G-Modeled saying “sorry” when I made a mistake
  22. G-Gave a genuine compliment
  23. I-Made eye contact while my child was talking
  24. I-Encouraged my child to try something new