Intentionallyplanningactivities thatsupportedexploration andproblem solvingMaking booksaccessiblethroughout theday, not just atgroup timeNarratingchildren’s playto supportunderstandingandengagementAcknowledgingchildren’sfeelings beforeredirectingbehaviorEncouragingchildren toretell storiesin their ownwordsProvidingmaterials atdifferent levelsso that allchildren couldparticipateObservingchildren firstbefore decidinghow to supporttheir learningI learnedfromsomethingthat didn’t goas plannedI adjustedmy practicebased onobservationor feedbackEncouragingchildren tosolveproblemswith peersRotatingmaterials tokeep centersfresh andengagingIntentionallymodeling newvocabularyduring dailyroutinesIncorporatingsongs, rhymes,or fingerplaysto supportlanguagedevelopmentBeing moreintentional abouttone, facialexpressions,and bodylanguageEngaging insustainedback-and-forthinteractionsduring playModelingrespectfullanguageduringconflictsUsing open-endedquestions toextendchildren’sconversationsAdding moremeaningfulprint labelsin myclassroomExpandingchildren’slanguage byrepeating andadding detail towhat they saidIntegratingliteracymaterialsinto playcentersUsing positive,supportivelanguage toguide behaviorReading thesame bookmultiple timesto deepencomprehensionI triedsomethingnew evenwhen it feltuncomfortableI collaboratedwith acolleague toimprovepracticeGiving childrenmore wait timeto respondduringconversationsSupportingpeerinteractionsinstead ofimmediatelystepping inAddingmaterials thatencouragedcreativity ratherthan a “rightanswer”Extending anactivity whenchildrenshowed highengagementGetting downat children’seye levelduringinteractionsI was proudof the growthin myclassroomReflecting onmyinteractionsand adjustingin the momentOffering moreopen-endedmaterialsinstead ofsingle-use toysAdjustinglearningcenters basedon children’sinterestsAllowingchildren tochoose howthey usematerialsCreatingopportunitiesfor children touse languageduring playIntegratingmathmaterialsinto playcentersIntentionallyplanningactivities thatsupportedexploration andproblem solvingMaking booksaccessiblethroughout theday, not just atgroup timeNarratingchildren’s playto supportunderstandingandengagementAcknowledgingchildren’sfeelings beforeredirectingbehaviorEncouragingchildren toretell storiesin their ownwordsProvidingmaterials atdifferent levelsso that allchildren couldparticipateObservingchildren firstbefore decidinghow to supporttheir learningI learnedfromsomethingthat didn’t goas plannedI adjustedmy practicebased onobservationor feedbackEncouragingchildren tosolveproblemswith peersRotatingmaterials tokeep centersfresh andengagingIntentionallymodeling newvocabularyduring dailyroutinesIncorporatingsongs, rhymes,or fingerplaysto supportlanguagedevelopmentBeing moreintentional abouttone, facialexpressions,and bodylanguageEngaging insustainedback-and-forthinteractionsduring playModelingrespectfullanguageduringconflictsUsing open-endedquestions toextendchildren’sconversationsAdding moremeaningfulprint labelsin myclassroomExpandingchildren’slanguage byrepeating andadding detail towhat they saidIntegratingliteracymaterialsinto playcentersUsing positive,supportivelanguage toguide behaviorReading thesame bookmultiple timesto deepencomprehensionI triedsomethingnew evenwhen it feltuncomfortableI collaboratedwith acolleague toimprovepracticeGiving childrenmore wait timeto respondduringconversationsSupportingpeerinteractionsinstead ofimmediatelystepping inAddingmaterials thatencouragedcreativity ratherthan a “rightanswer”Extending anactivity whenchildrenshowed highengagementGetting downat children’seye levelduringinteractionsI was proudof the growthin myclassroomReflecting onmyinteractionsand adjustingin the momentOffering moreopen-endedmaterialsinstead ofsingle-use toysAdjustinglearningcenters basedon children’sinterestsAllowingchildren tochoose howthey usematerialsCreatingopportunitiesfor children touse languageduring playIntegratingmathmaterialsinto playcenters

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