Kindness bingo encourages kids to practice everyday acts of kindness at home, in class or in the community. This page gives you a ready-to-use Kindness word list, a sample card, and a free generator that prints as many unique cards as you need.
Kindness 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.
- Hold the door
- Say thank you
- Share a snack
- Help a friend
- Give a compliment
- Pick up litter
- Write a nice note
- Smile at someone
- Help at home
- Include someone
- Donate a toy
- Thank a helper
- Make a card
- Listen well
- Say sorry
- Help a teacher
- Read to someone
- Feed the birds
- Water a plant
- Call a grandparent
- Clean up
- Be patient
- Cheer someone on
- Welcome a new kid
Make Kindness 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 Kindness bingo cards
- Open the generator with the Kindness 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 Kindness bingo
- Run it as a Kindness Week challenge.
- Post finished cards on a bulletin board.
- Celebrate every blackout as a class.
Ways to play
Picture frame
Players must complete the full outer border of the card.
Team play
Pair players or tables and let them share one card. It helps younger or shy players join in.
Two lines
Players need two complete lines instead of one, which stretches a round without making it a full blackout.
Board display
Post cards on a wall so everyone can see progress.
For more pattern ideas, see our guide to bingo patterns.
Printing and setup
Print one card per person. Challenge-style games work best on a single card per page with large squares, so players have room to write names, dates or notes.
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 Kindness 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 Kindness 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 Kindness 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 Kindness bingo good for?
It works for any age. Adjust the prompts so they suit your group.