Hello, gameschoolers! I’m just popping on here quickly to let you know that if you loved our Gameschool Bingo Challenge, you’re going to love our new Gameschool Bingo Seasonal Set!
I truly, wholeheartedly, believe that homeschooling can be almost all fun and games. Adding more play to your homeschool day can completely change the learning atmosphere! I hope that our Gameschool Bingo Seasonal Set will add more delight-driven learning to your homeschool routine.
How to Skyrocket Play and Learning with this Gameschool Bingo Seasonal Set
How did the My Little Poppies Gameschool Challenges begin?
Our homeschool routine is based upon carefully selected, high-quality educational games, and fantastic read-alouds.
Some days, I cannot believe I get to play games and read books all day! (Some kids never grow up!)
Playing games has a host of educational benefits for your homeschool, plus you build relationships and make memories. I am constantly amazed by the amount of learning that happens when I sit down to play educational board games with my children.
I am so excited to share this Gameschool Bingo Seasonal Set with you today!
The benefits of more play in your homeschool
Play is essential for childhood development, but did you know that it is important for us, too? Don’t believe me? I’ve got oodles of resources, from TED Talks to books to articles and more, listed for you here:
Why a Gameschool Bingo Seasonal Set?
I love Gameschool Bingos because the format provides the children in your world with more ownership of their play. And that can help with cooperation, connection, and learning!
And by having one card per season, your children will stay engaged and have fun!
How to use this Gameschool Bingo Seasonal Set:
The process is a simple one! Here’s what to do:
- Grab them here
- I laminated our set for durability and so that we can reuse it again and again with dry-erase markers. This isn’t required, but just a tip!
How to play with the Gameschool Bingo Seasonal Set
What I love about this challenge is that it’s flexible. Monthly Instagram and Facebook photo challenges can be overwhelming to many. You can make this challenge work for your unique family.
The object of the Gameschool Bingo Seasonal Set is to play your way through the seasons! Complete a row. Fill in five squares and you’ve won! Unlike traditional Bingo, squares aren’t called out at random. Instead, you get to choose the prompt that works for you that day!
Once you’ve completed a game that fits a square’s prompt, fill in that square with a marker or sticker. (If you’ve laminated your copies, use a dry-erase marker.)
There are no strict rules, no mandated prompts, no timeline! Maybe you’ll play one game a week, or one game a day, or maybe you want to complete a row of five in one day. Do what works for your unique family!
The best part? Your family is working together.
Here are some ideas:
- Print each season’s challenge card and put it on your fridge. Let your children take turns choosing games to play. When you’ve finished, you can print the next in the series and repeat!
- If you’re feeling really playful, see if you can fill out the entire card!
- Some children may prefer to have their own card.
Gameschool Bingo Seasonal Set: Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Do I have to be a gameschooler to participate?
A. Nope! All you need is a deck of cards and the desire to play with your kids!
Q. Do I have to be a homeschooler to join the challenge?
A. Absolutely not! If you love to play with your kids, you are welcome. I don’t care if you homeschool, afterschool, private school, hybrid school, public school- whatever! The more, the merrier!
Q. What if I don’t have a lot of games?
A. Not to worry! All you need, truly, is a deck of cards and maybe some dice. Check out the Bicycle website and you’ll be busy for weeks!
Q. I would like to add a few games to our shelf for this Gameschool Bingo Challenge, but I don’t want to break the bank. Can you help?
A. Absolutely! You can read our recommendations for the best games for $15 and under here. We also have a list of best games for under $25 here. Plus, we have an entire budget gameschooling resource page.
Q. If you had to pick five games, what would you choose?
A. Oh, I get this question a lot! It is so hard to choose, but you can check out my current top five here.
Q. Do you have a list of the best games by academic subject?
A. Yes! Find it here.
Q. Do you have a list of the best games by age level?
A. Yes! Check it out here.
Q. Do you have an Amazon page with gameschool recommendations?
A. You bet! You can find it here.
Q. What if I don’t have an Instagram account? Can we still participate in the Gameschool Bingo Challenge?
A. Of course! The idea is to play more with your kiddos. It doesn’t matter if you put the Gameschool Bingo cards on your fridge and choose not to share on the internet. The goal is to PLAY!
Q. Where will people be sharing the challenge?
A. Share anywhere that makes you happy!
Q. I am worried about those homeschool “must-dos”. How can I make the Gameschool Bingo Challenge work for us but still homeschool?
A. Great question! Sometimes, it can be great to shake up your homeschool now and again and play can change the entire atmosphere of your homeschool. Read more here.
Q. Is there any way to “count” this Gameschool Bingo Challenge as “school” for my year-end portfolio?
A. Yes, you can absolutely make this work! Read more here.
Q. What if my kids are reluctant to play with me?
A. This is a common question. I’ve got a secret strategy for you here.
Q. My kids are little. Can we still join?
A. Of course! Check out our tips for growing gameschoolers and the best games for little ones here.
Q. Help! I love to play, but I have a toddler and the toddler wreaks havoc on our play.
A. Hugs! You are not alone! You are in a tough season and it will get better! Here are some tips for amusing toddlers while you play and here are tips for playing with a toddler underfoot.
Q. I have a large family. Do you have any gameschooling tips for us?
A. Yes! You can read more about gameschooling with a large family here.
Q. I have a kiddo who doesn’t love competition. Help!
A. Some children do not like competition. I have a kid like this, too! Cooperative games can help your child to build confidence while gameschooling!
Q. I have a super-competitive kid and her intensity puts a damper on our play. Help!
A. You are not alone. I have one of those kiddos, too. Do you know what helped? Cooperative games! They are great for competitive *and* non-competitive kids!
Q. Cait, my kids fight all the time. What do I do?
A. Keep your eye on the prize, my friend. They are learning even when your gameschooling isn’t quite as you imagined. You might also want to try adding a cooperative game or two.
Q. I don’t see my question about the Gameschool Bingo Challenge listed here!
A. No worries! Check out our Gameschooling Resource Page and if you don’t see the answer to your question there, please contact me! I’d love to help!
Need more help? I poured my gameschooling heart and soul into a course just for you:
Don’t forget about Holiday Gameschooling!
More resources for adding more gameschooling to your homeschool day
- Gameschooling Resource Page
- How to Make Your Gameschooling Delicious and Irresistible
- 5 Absolutely Irresistible Games Kids Will Love
