Rainy Day Bingo and Window Games for Kids: Free Printable

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What can you put on a rainy day bingo card?

Here are ready to use squares and round ideas, sorted by what children can see, hear and do. Pick a mix so every card feels different.

Things to spot out of the window

1. A puddle on the path
2. An open umbrella
3. Someone wearing wellies
4. Raindrops on the glass
5. A grey cloud
6. A rainbow
7. Water running down a drain
8. A car with windscreen wipers on
9. A bird sheltering
10. Drips falling from a roof

Rainy sounds to listen for

1. Rain tapping on the window
2. Thunder rumbling far away
3. Water gurgling in a gutter
4. Rain on an umbrella
5. Splashing in a puddle
6. Wind pushing the rain
7. A drip, drip from a tap or roof
8. Tyres swishing on a wet road
9. Rain on the roof above you
10. Quiet when the rain stops

Cosy indoor rainy day squares

1. A warm drink on the table
2. Your favourite blanket
3. A lamp switched on in daytime
4. A board game out of the box
5. Socks or slippers on
6. A book you are reading
7. A window all steamed up
8. A biscuit on a plate
9. A puzzle half finished
10. Someone smiling indoors

How to play rainy day bingo, step by step

1. Print one bingo card for each player.
2. Sit by a window or where you can hear the rain.
3. Spot or listen for each item and cross it off.
4. Keep looking until someone gets three in a row.
5. Shout BINGO and start a fresh card.

Ways to use rainy day bingo at home and in class

• Turn a dull afternoon around. When the rain keeps everyone in, hand out a card and the mood lifts. It gives little ones a reason to look out of the window instead of at a screen.
• Make it a listening game. Close the curtains and play by ear only. Children cross off sounds they hear, which is lovely for quiet focus and makes a calm pair with a Rain Sound Maker.
• Add a prize round. The BINGO winner picks the next activity, like a jigsaw or a board game. It keeps everyone keen and gives you a gentle way to steer the day.
• Use it in the classroom. Give pairs one card to share. Spotting and crossing off together supports turn taking and talking, and it works well as a wet playtime filler.
• Follow it with something hands on. Once bingo is done, keep the momentum going with scratch art or a stacking game like a folding draughts set for the older ones.

Games and gifts for rainy days

When the bingo card is full, these games keep a wet afternoon going without a screen in sight. They are chosen for ages 5 and up, with a few calming craft and sound picks too.

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Rainy day bingo by age and key stage

What children learn from rainy day bingo

• Observation. Children watch and listen closely for each item, which sharpens attention to small details.
• Reading. Finding and ticking words on the card gives gentle, low pressure reading practice.
• Turn taking. Waiting, sharing and cheering for the winner supports patience and fair play.
• Vocabulary. Talking about weather words like puddle, gutter and rainbow builds everyday language.
• Patience. Some squares take a while to spot, so children learn to keep looking and stay hopeful.

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Make it a Christmas tradition

Rainy day bingo works best as a little ritual. Keep a few printed cards in a drawer so you can grab one the moment the rain starts. Let children add their own squares over time, like a neighbour's spotty umbrella or the drip from your own roof. Before long the first spots of rain will feel like the start of a game rather than a spoiled plan.

Frequently asked questions

How do you play rainy day bingo?

Give each player a card, look out of the window or listen for rainy sounds, cross off what you spot or hear and shout BINGO at three in a row.

What age is rainy day bingo for?

It suits ages 5 and up, and younger children can play with a helper who reads the squares aloud.

Is there a free bingo game for a rainy day?

Yes. Print this rainy day bingo card, watch or listen for rain and cross off each puddle, umbrella and rainbow you find.

Can you play with just one child?

Yes. Play solo and race the clock, or play against a grown up with two cards. One player can simply try to fill the whole card.

What if it is not actually raining?

Use the listening squares, play from memory or add general outdoor items. You can also use the gift ideas above like a rain sound maker to set the mood.

How long does a game take?

Most rounds take about fifteen to twenty minutes, depending on how much rain there is to spot. You can play several quick rounds back to back.

Do I need anything special to play?

Just a printed card and a pen or pencil each. A spot by a window helps, but you can play by sound alone if you prefer.

What can we do after bingo?

Keep the cosy mood going with a board game, a jigsaw or some scratch art. Having a follow on activity ready stops the afternoon from stalling.

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