Ended theday with apositivereflection orbedtime chatListenedwithoutinterruptingGave agenuinecomplimentStayed calmduring atoughconversationReflected backwhat my childsaid (“You feltupsetwhen…”)Said “Ilove you”withoutpromptingShared aquietmoment (notalking, justbeing)Encouragedmy child totrysomethingnewPracticeddeepbreathingtogetherCooked orbakedsomethingside by side Modeledsaying“sorry” whenI made amistakeLet mychild helpme with ataskOffered acomfortinghugDidsomethingkind for mychildunexpectedlyNoticed andpraisedeffort, notjust resultsRead astory orbookaloudCelebrateda smallsuccessHelped mychild solve aproblemcollaborativelyAsked open-endedquestionsinstead ofgiving adviceTook a walkor wentoutsidetogetherWorked on acreative project(drawing,building,crafting)Made eyecontact whilemy child wastalkingValidatedmy child’sfeelingsWrote asmall note ordrew apicture forthemEnded theday with apositivereflection orbedtime chatListenedwithoutinterruptingGave agenuinecomplimentStayed calmduring atoughconversationReflected backwhat my childsaid (“You feltupsetwhen…”)Said “Ilove you”withoutpromptingShared aquietmoment (notalking, justbeing)Encouragedmy child totrysomethingnewPracticeddeepbreathingtogetherCooked orbakedsomethingside by side Modeledsaying“sorry” whenI made amistakeLet mychild helpme with ataskOffered acomfortinghugDidsomethingkind for mychildunexpectedlyNoticed andpraisedeffort, notjust resultsRead astory orbookaloudCelebrateda smallsuccessHelped mychild solve aproblemcollaborativelyAsked open-endedquestionsinstead ofgiving adviceTook a walkor wentoutsidetogetherWorked on acreative project(drawing,building,crafting)Made eyecontact whilemy child wastalkingValidatedmy child’sfeelingsWrote asmall note ordrew apicture forthem

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