Need something to keep the kids busy on the 4th of July while they wait patiently for the fireworks to start? Well, here you have it! I’ve put together this free printable 4th of July bingo game to play during the holidays, filled with iconic American food and fun. (But mostly food…because that’s what the holidays are all about, right?) Hand them out to the little ones and they’ll be excited to hunt down each and every item. I guarantee it! So print them out and get ready to have a good time!
Necessary Supplies
Here’s what you’ll need to play 4th of July Bingo:
- Free Printable 4th of July Bingo
- Computer paper or cardstock
- Printer
- Scissors
- Red, white, and blue candy, star stickers, pennies, or other “markers” to mark the boards!
How to make bingo cards
Print the bingo cards on white computer paper or cardstock. Cut them out following the guidelines on the printable.
Click the button below to download the 4th of July bingo and easily print it at home!
There are 10 cards to print, so all kids can play! If you need more, you can print as many as you need.
How to play 4th of July bingo
Here’s how to play 4th of July bingo!
Cut out one of the cards (or print an extra one) to use as a draw pile.
Give each child a bingo card along with candy, 4th of July stickers, pennies, or other markers. It’s fun to have red, white, or blue candy that the kids can use!
Place the cut-out icons in a container. Draw one at a time and show the players what you drew so they can mark it on their card.
The first person to get 5 4th of July icons in a row wins! Be sure to explain to the kids exactly how to play and yell “Bingo!” when they get 5 in a row.
Hand out prizes like candy or special 4th of July s’mores!
More Ways to Use 4th of July Bingo Cards
Here are some fun ways you can use this free printable 4th of July bingo:
- During the fireworks display:If you and your family and friends are attending a fireworks show on the 4th of July, you can bring along bingo cards for the kids to enjoy! You can have someone draw the cards as usual, or have the kids write down what they see while they’re there.
- At the neighborhood barbecue:Many neighborhoods or streets have their own barbecue on the 4th of July! It would be great to bring bingo cards so all the kids can participate.
Other activities to try on the 4th of July
This 4th of July, you can make things a little more fun for the kids with my 4th of July Bingo. They are sure to love this simple game, especially when they play with their friends and siblings!
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