Dinosaur Bingo for Kids: Free Printable Game and How to Play

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Dinosaur Bingo ideas to try today

Here are simple ways to play and extend Dinosaur Bingo at home or in the setting. Pick a few that suit your child's age and mood.

Classic bingo rounds

1. Call out the dinosaur name and let children find the picture
2. Hold up a picture card and ask them to name it before covering
3. Make a roar for each dinosaur and see who spots it
4. Play 'first row wins' for a quick game
5. Play 'full house' where the whole card must be covered
6. Let a child be the caller and pull cards from a bag
7. Call two dinosaurs at once for older players to find
8. Play a silent round using only gestures and stomps
9. Give the winner the job of caller for the next round

Counting and numeracy

1. Count how many dinosaurs are on each card together
2. Ask how many are covered and how many are left
3. Count the spikes or claws on a dinosaur picture
4. Sort tokens into piles and count each pile
5. Line up tokens and count them one by one, touching each
6. Ask 'who has the most covered?' and compare
7. Roll a dice and cover that many dinosaurs
8. Count down from five before shouting bingo
9. Match the number of dinosaurs to fingers held up

Names and talking

1. Learn one new dinosaur name each game, like Triceratops
2. Clap out the syllables in each name, Di-no-saur
3. Ask if a dinosaur ate plants or meat and talk about it
4. Describe a dinosaur by size, spikes or teeth
5. Make up a sound each dinosaur might have made
6. Guess which dinosaur is the biggest on the card
7. Say a colour you would paint each dinosaur
8. Tell a tiny story about the winning dinosaur
9. Spot the same dinosaur on two different cards

How to play Dinosaur Bingo, step by step

1. Give each player a bingo card and a small pile of tokens.
2. Choose a caller to pull picture or name cards from a bag.
3. Call out each dinosaur clearly and show the picture.
4. Players cover the matching dinosaur on their card.
5. First to fill a row or the whole card shouts bingo and wins.

Ways to use Dinosaur Bingo

• Quiet time at home A short game fills the gap before tea or bath time. It keeps little hands busy and gives you a moment together.
• Nursery carpet time Play as a small group to practise listening and taking turns. Let a confident child be the caller to build their speaking skills.
• Pair it with puzzles Follow a game with a themed jigsaw like the Wooden Dinosaur Puzzle to keep the dinosaur fun going and stretch problem solving.
• Rainy day play dates Bingo works well with two or more children of mixed ages. Older ones can help younger ones find their matches.
• Add hands on discovery Turn interest in dinosaurs into a project with a dig kit like the Dinosaur Digging Toy. Adult supervision is needed for the tools.

Games and gifts for dinosaur fans

If your child loves dinosaurs, these games, puzzles and toys keep the learning playful. They mix counting, matching and imaginative play for ages 3 to 5.

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Dinosaur Bingo by age and key stage

What children learn from Dinosaur Bingo

• Counting. Covering and counting tokens gives real practice with numbers to ten and simple comparing.
• Listening. Waiting for the called dinosaur builds attention and the ability to follow instructions.
• Vocabulary. Learning dinosaur names and describing them grows spoken language and confidence.
• Turn taking. Playing in a group teaches patience, sharing and gentle losing and winning.
• Visual matching. Spotting the right picture sharpens looking skills that help with early reading.

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Make it a Christmas tradition

Bingo is one of those games that becomes a happy family habit. Keep the set somewhere easy to reach so you can play a quick round after tea or on a rainy afternoon. Let each child take a turn as the caller as they grow in confidence. Over time you will hear them naming every dinosaur without a second thought, and that shared silly fun is what they will remember.

Frequently asked questions

What age is Dinosaur Bingo for?

It suits children aged 3 to 5, which covers the EYFS stage. Younger players can join in with help from an adult or older child.

How many people can play?

Two to six works well at home. For larger groups, pair children up so everyone has a card to look at.

How long does a game take?

Most rounds take ten to twenty minutes. Younger children enjoy shorter games, so stop while the fun lasts.

Do children need to read to play?

No. They match pictures, so reading is not needed. Older children can start matching the written names too.

What skills does it support?

It supports counting, listening, vocabulary and turn taking. It is a gentle way to build early numeracy and language.

Can we play without a caller?

An adult usually calls, but a confident child can do it. Taking turns as caller builds speaking skills.

What if my child gets upset about losing?

Try cooperative rounds where everyone fills their card together. You can also take turns being the winner to keep it light.

What else can we buy for a dinosaur fan?

Puzzles, counting toys and dig kits all make lovely matches. See the gift ideas above for ages 3 to 5.

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Written by the Jaques of London team. Last updated 1 November 2026.