The first days back at school are a mix of excitement, nerves, and endless stories to share. One of the easiest (and most fun) ways to break the ice and get your students talking is with a Summer Bingo Chart. I got the idea from some website (Polish version), I just changed the content abit and the design.
What Is a Summer Bingo Chart?
It’s exactly what it sounds like—a bingo-style grid filled with prompts about summer activities. Instead of numbers, each square has a lighthearted statement such as:
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“Went swimming in a pool or lake”
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“Ate ice cream for breakfast”
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“Read a book just for fun”
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“Traveled to another city or country”
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“Watched a movie more than once”
The goal? Get students up, moving, and talking as they find classmates who match each square.
How to Use It in Your Classroom
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Hand Out the Bingo Cards
Give each student a Summer Bingo sheet and a pen or pencil. -
Set the Rules
Students walk around and talk to each other, asking questions to see if someone fits a square. When they find a match, that person writes their name in the box. (You can decide if they can sign their own square!) -
Encourage Conversation
The magic isn’t in shouting “Bingo!”—it’s in the chatter that happens along the way. Students will share fun facts, swap summer stories, and make new connections. -
Wrap Up with Sharing
Once the activity winds down, gather everyone together and invite them to share the most surprising, funny, or unique things they learned about their classmates.
Why It Works
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Breaks the ice naturally—no forced “stand up and introduce yourself” moments.
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Encourages movement—students mingle, which eases first-day jitters.
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Fosters community—kids find common ground they didn’t know they had.
Whether your students spent the summer traveling the globe or just perfecting the art of the perfect popsicle, the Summer Bingo Chart gives everyone a reason to smile and connect from day one.
Help yourself to the chart: Summer Bingo Chart
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