Earth Day bingo is a quick way to teach recycling, conservation and nature vocabulary in a classroom or scout meeting. This page gives you a ready-to-use Earth Day word list, a sample card, and a free generator that prints as many unique cards as you need.
Earth Day bingo word list
These 24 words fill a standard 5x5 card with a free center space. Use them as they are, or load them into the generator and add your own.
- Recycle
- Reuse
- Reduce
- Compost
- Tree
- Solar panel
- Wind turbine
- Water
- Planet
- Bike
- Garden
- Seeds
- Bee
- Forest
- Ocean
- Litter pick-up
- Reusable bag
- Rain barrel
- Butterfly
- Clean air
- Wildlife
- Nature
- Plant
- Sunlight
Make Earth Day bingo cards now. The list above opens in the generator, where you can edit it, choose a grid size and print.
Open in the generatorHow to make Earth Day bingo cards
- Open the generator with the Earth Day word list already loaded using the button above.
- Change, add or remove words. Adding extra words gives each card more variety.
- Pick a grid size: 3x3 for young kids, 4x4 for quick games, or 5x5 for the classic card.
- Choose how many cards you need and how many to print per page.
- Select 'Print cards + calling list' so you also get a checklist for the caller.
Tips for playing Earth Day bingo
- Print the cards double-sided or on scrap paper to match the theme.
- Use leaves or pebbles as markers outdoors.
- Award a seed packet or potted plant as the prize.
Ways to play
Letter X
Mark both diagonals for a win, a good medium-length round.
Four corners
Players win by marking the four corner squares, which makes a quick opening round.
Picture frame
Players must complete the full outer border of the card.
Speed round
Use 3x3 cards and call quickly. Rounds last about a minute and keep energy high.
For more pattern ideas, see our guide to bingo patterns.
Printing and setup
Print two cards per page on white or colored cardstock. Holiday games often have mixed ages, so print a few 3x3 cards for little ones and 5x5 cards for everyone else. Put the calling list in a festive bowl as slips of paper, or use our free bingo caller on a phone.
Need more help? Read how to print bingo cards at home and how many cards you need.
Frequently asked questions
How many words do I need for Earth Day bingo cards?
A 5x5 card with a free space needs 24 words, a 4x4 card needs 16, and a 3x3 card with a free space needs 8. The Earth Day list on this page has 24 words, so it fills a 5x5 card. Add more words if you want the cards to look more different from each other.
Are these Earth Day bingo cards free?
Yes. The generator and the word list are free to use for home, classroom, church, club and office games. You don't need to sign up or download anything.
What age is Earth Day bingo good for?
Holiday bingo works for all ages. Use a 3x3 or 4x4 card for preschoolers and a 5x5 card for older kids and adults.