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Classroom Getting-to-Know-You Bingo

A friendly, age-appropriate bingo game to help classmates get to know each other.

Classroom Getting-to-Know-You Bingo helps pupils build connections early in the term by finding classmates who share interests, hobbies, and everyday experiences. It is designed for use in classroom settings and keeps every prompt light, inclusive, and appropriate for young people. Teachers can use it as a settling-in activity, a form time filler, or a warm-up before group work.

How to run this activity

Give every pupil a bingo card and explain that they need to find classmates who match each square, writing their name in the box. Set a clear time limit and encourage pupils to speak to as many different classmates as possible rather than filling squares with the same few names. Remind pupils to ask politely and move on if someone does not match a square. Celebrate whoever completes a line or full card within the time given.

Full prompt list

  1. Find someone who has a pet at home
  2. Find someone who likes drawing or painting
  3. Find someone who plays a musical instrument
  4. Find someone who has been to another country
  5. Find someone who likes the same favourite colour as you
  6. Find someone who enjoys reading storybooks
  7. Find someone who plays a sport after school
  8. Find someone who likes maths
  9. Find someone who has a younger or older sibling
  10. Find someone who can name three farm animals
  11. Find someone who likes building with blocks or Lego
  12. Find someone who enjoys singing
  13. Find someone who has a favourite superhero
  14. Find someone who likes to bake or cook with family
  15. Find someone who enjoys science experiments
  16. Find someone who likes rainy days
  17. Find someone who has learned a new word this week
  18. Find someone who likes board games
  19. Find someone who enjoys outdoor playtime
  20. Find someone who has a favourite school subject like art
  21. Find someone who likes dinosaurs
  22. Find someone who enjoys writing stories
  23. Find someone who has walked to school before
  24. Find someone who likes puzzles

Customisation ideas

  • Simplify language further for younger primary year groups
  • Add prompts about favourite subjects or classroom activities
  • Use it as a transition activity after the summer break
  • Turn it into a whole-class challenge with a group reward for finishing quickly

Frequently asked questions

It is written for primary and early secondary pupils, using simple, friendly prompts about hobbies and everyday interests. Teachers of older pupils can easily adjust the language to suit their class.

Yes, every prompt avoids personal, family, or sensitive topics and focuses on light interests and shared classroom experiences. This keeps the activity comfortable and inclusive for every pupil.

Encourage a rule where each classmate can only be used for one square, which naturally spreads conversations around the room. Teachers can also gently pair up quieter pupils at the start.

Yes, it works well again after new pupils join or when forming new project groups, as it refreshes familiarity between classmates. Rotating a few prompts keeps it feeling fresh.

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