Friendship Bingo: Free Printable Cards With 28 Friendly Actions
Friendship bingo is a classroom and family game where every square is a small friendly action, like "shared a snack," "helped a classmate," "made a new friend" or "said good morning." Kids mark a square each time they do one, and five in a row is bingo. It turns being a good friend into something kids can see and celebrate. Below is a 28-square list for 5x5 cards and a 4x4 picture card for kindergarten through 2nd grade.
The button opens the generator with all the squares loaded. Pick a theme (Party or Pastel looks great for Valentine's week), choose how many cards and print.
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How to play friendship bingo
Friendship bingo is a "do it, then mark it" card, not a calling game. That makes it easy to run all week.
- Give every child a card. Each card is unique, so kids aren't all chasing the same square.
- Talk through the squares. Read a few out loud and ask, "What would that look like at recess?"
- Do it, then mark it. When a child does a square, they mark it with a sticker or a crayon. A quick "Who did one today?" at the end of the day keeps it going.
- Five in a row is bingo. Celebrate with a sticker, a class cheer or first pick of a read-aloud book.
- Go for blackout. A full card by Friday (or the end of the month) earns a bigger class reward.
28 friendship bingo squares
Being a friend
- Shared a snack
- Shared a toy
- Shared crayons
- Took turns
- Played together at recess
- Played a game with a friend
- Cheered for a friend
Making new friends
- Made a new friend
- Learned a new name
- Sat with someone new
- Asked someone to play
- Learned a friend's favorite color
- Waved hello
- Said good morning
Kind words
- Gave a compliment
- Said thank you
- Said sorry
- Wrote a kind note
- Asked "Are you okay?"
- Told a friend a joke
- Made someone laugh
Helping out
- Helped a classmate
- Helped clean up
- Held the door
- Listened to a friend
- Drew a picture for a friend
- Gave a high five
- Smiled at someone
Friendship bingo for kids in K to 2nd grade
For younger kids, use the 4x4 picture card (the second button under the list). It has 16 squares, each with a simple picture and one or two words, like a wave for "wave hello," a crayon for "share crayons" and a hand for "high five." There's no free space, so every square is something to do.
- Act it out first. Before you start, practice each square together. Wave hello. Give a high five. Say thank you.
- Mark as a class. Little ones love it when the teacher notices: "I saw Maya share her crayons! Everyone who shared today, mark it."
- Keep it short. One week is plenty for K to 2. Start a fresh card next month.
Pre-readers do well with picture cards. Our guide to picture bingo for non-readers has more tips.
Valentine friendship bingo
Valentine's Day 2027 is Sunday, February 14, so most class parties happen on Friday, February 12. Friendship bingo is a sweet way to spend Valentine's week: start the card on Monday, mark squares all week and celebrate blackouts at the class party. It keeps Valentine's Day about friendship and kindness, which is exactly where it belongs for kids. Add a few Valentine squares if you like, such as "made a card for a friend" or "gave a valentine to everyone."
For the party itself, our Valentine's Day bingo cards make a fun calling game.
Friendship bingo vs kindness bingo vs get-to-know-you bingo
| Game | Squares are about | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Friendship bingo | Being a good friend to the people around you | Valentine's week, new friend groups, a social skills unit |
| Kindness bingo | Acts of kindness for anyone: neighbors, family, strangers | Kindness weeks and family challenges |
| Get-to-know-you bingo | Facts about people ("has a dog," "loves pizza") | The first day of school and icebreakers |
They work well together. Start the year with get-to-know-you bingo, play friendship bingo once kids know each other, and try kindness bingo to take it beyond the classroom.
Friendship bingo for older kids and friend groups
Friendship bingo isn't only for little kids. Older students can use the 5x5 card for a month-long challenge, and teens and grown-ups can adapt it for a friends' get-together. Swap in squares like "texted an old friend," "made plans with a friend" or "introduced two friends to each other." For a fun friends' party, Galentine's Day bingo is made for it.
Common mistakes
- Turning it into a competition. Friendship isn't a race. Celebrate every line, and let the class work toward a shared goal.
- Checking up too hard. Take kids' word for it. The point is noticing kindness, not proving it.
- Squares that leave kids out. Skip squares that depend on money or on having a particular friend.
- Snack squares and allergies. If your class has allergy rules, swap "shared a snack" for "shared a book."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is friendship bingo?
It's a bingo card where every square is a friendly action, like shared a snack, helped a classmate or made a new friend. Kids mark a square each time they do one, and five in a row is bingo.
How do you play friendship bingo in the classroom?
Give each child a card, talk through the squares and let kids mark a square whenever they do it. Check in at the end of the day, celebrate every line and aim for a class blackout by the end of the week.
Is there friendship bingo for kindergarten?
Yes. The 4x4 picture card has 16 simple squares like wave hello, share crayons and high five, each with a picture, so pre-readers can play. Practice each action together before you start.
Is friendship bingo good for Valentine's Day?
Yes. Start the card on the Monday of Valentine's week and celebrate blackouts at the class party. Valentine's Day 2027 is a Sunday, so most class parties are on Friday, February 12.
What's the difference between friendship bingo and kindness bingo?
Friendship bingo is about being a good friend to the people around you, like classmates. Kindness bingo covers acts of kindness for anyone, including neighbors, family and strangers.
