I triedsomethingnew evenwhen it feltuncomfortableIncorporatingsongs, rhymes,or fingerplaysto supportlanguagedevelopmentCreatingopportunitiesfor children touse languageduring playGetting downat children’seye levelduringinteractionsGiving childrenmore wait timeto respondduringconversationsExtending anactivity whenchildrenshowed highengagementEngaging insustainedback-and-forthinteractionsduring playNarratingchildren’s playto supportunderstandingandengagementIntegratingliteracymaterialsinto playcentersAddingmaterials thatencouragedcreativity ratherthan a “rightanswer”Adjustinglearningcenters basedon children’sinterestsModelingrespectfullanguageduringconflictsI was proudof the growthin myclassroomAcknowledgingchildren’sfeelings beforeredirectingbehaviorProvidingmaterials atdifferent levelsso that allchildren couldparticipateUsing open-endedquestions toextendchildren’sconversationsIntentionallymodeling newvocabularyduring dailyroutinesEncouragingchildren toretell storiesin their ownwordsRotatingmaterials tokeep centersfresh andengagingReflecting onmyinteractionsand adjustingin the momentEncouragingchildren tosolveproblemswith peersExpandingchildren’slanguage byrepeating andadding detail towhat they saidIntegratingmathmaterialsinto playcentersUsing positive,supportivelanguage toguide behaviorObservingchildren firstbefore decidinghow to supporttheir learningI learnedfromsomethingthat didn’t goas plannedIntentionallyplanningactivities thatsupportedexploration andproblem solvingAdding moremeaningfulprint labelsin myclassroomSupportingpeerinteractionsinstead ofimmediatelystepping inAllowingchildren tochoose howthey usematerialsMaking booksaccessiblethroughout theday, not just atgroup timeReading thesame bookmultiple timesto deepencomprehensionI adjustedmy practicebased onobservationor feedbackI collaboratedwith acolleague toimprovepracticeOffering moreopen-endedmaterialsinstead ofsingle-use toysBeing moreintentional abouttone, facialexpressions,and bodylanguageI triedsomethingnew evenwhen it feltuncomfortableIncorporatingsongs, rhymes,or fingerplaysto supportlanguagedevelopmentCreatingopportunitiesfor children touse languageduring playGetting downat children’seye levelduringinteractionsGiving childrenmore wait timeto respondduringconversationsExtending anactivity whenchildrenshowed highengagementEngaging insustainedback-and-forthinteractionsduring playNarratingchildren’s playto supportunderstandingandengagementIntegratingliteracymaterialsinto playcentersAddingmaterials thatencouragedcreativity ratherthan a “rightanswer”Adjustinglearningcenters basedon children’sinterestsModelingrespectfullanguageduringconflictsI was proudof the growthin myclassroomAcknowledgingchildren’sfeelings beforeredirectingbehaviorProvidingmaterials atdifferent levelsso that allchildren couldparticipateUsing open-endedquestions toextendchildren’sconversationsIntentionallymodeling newvocabularyduring dailyroutinesEncouragingchildren toretell storiesin their ownwordsRotatingmaterials tokeep centersfresh andengagingReflecting onmyinteractionsand adjustingin the momentEncouragingchildren tosolveproblemswith peersExpandingchildren’slanguage byrepeating andadding detail towhat they saidIntegratingmathmaterialsinto playcentersUsing positive,supportivelanguage toguide behaviorObservingchildren firstbefore decidinghow to supporttheir learningI learnedfromsomethingthat didn’t goas plannedIntentionallyplanningactivities thatsupportedexploration andproblem solvingAdding moremeaningfulprint labelsin myclassroomSupportingpeerinteractionsinstead ofimmediatelystepping inAllowingchildren tochoose howthey usematerialsMaking booksaccessiblethroughout theday, not just atgroup timeReading thesame bookmultiple timesto deepencomprehensionI adjustedmy practicebased onobservationor feedbackI collaboratedwith acolleague toimprovepracticeOffering moreopen-endedmaterialsinstead ofsingle-use toysBeing moreintentional abouttone, facialexpressions,and bodylanguage

Last Semester I Tried... - 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. I tried something new even when it felt uncomfortable
  2. Incorporating songs, rhymes, or fingerplays to support language development
  3. Creating opportunities for children to use language during play
  4. Getting down at children’s eye level during interactions
  5. Giving children more wait time to respond during conversations
  6. Extending an activity when children showed high engagement
  7. Engaging in sustained back-and-forth interactions during play
  8. Narrating children’s play to support understanding and engagement
  9. Integrating literacy materials into play centers
  10. Adding materials that encouraged creativity rather than a “right answer”
  11. Adjusting learning centers based on children’s interests
  12. Modeling respectful language during conflicts
  13. I was proud of the growth in my classroom
  14. Acknowledging children’s feelings before redirecting behavior
  15. Providing materials at different levels so that all children could participate
  16. Using open-ended questions to extend children’s conversations
  17. Intentionally modeling new vocabulary during daily routines
  18. Encouraging children to retell stories in their own words
  19. Rotating materials to keep centers fresh and engaging
  20. Reflecting on my interactions and adjusting in the moment
  21. Encouraging children to solve problems with peers
  22. Expanding children’s language by repeating and adding detail to what they said
  23. Integrating math materials into play centers
  24. Using positive, supportive language to guide behavior
  25. Observing children first before deciding how to support their learning
  26. I learned from something that didn’t go as planned
  27. Intentionally planning activities that supported exploration and problem solving
  28. Adding more meaningful print labels in my classroom
  29. Supporting peer interactions instead of immediately stepping in
  30. Allowing children to choose how they use materials
  31. Making books accessible throughout the day, not just at group time
  32. Reading the same book multiple times to deepen comprehension
  33. I adjusted my practice based on observation or feedback
  34. I collaborated with a colleague to improve practice
  35. Offering more open-ended materials instead of single-use toys
  36. Being more intentional about tone, facial expressions, and body language