How to Create Bingo Cards

Choose a computer program. You need to find one that allows you to create "Tables" that you can fill with any information you like.Some well-known and suitable software for this purpose are Microsoft Word (and derivatives), Print Shop and Google Docs.The first two are usually only found on traditional PCs, so if you have a Mac, you should try Google Docs or another online word processor.^{[19] [20]}

Create a new blank document. You should find the "Create", "New Document" or similar button.If not, open the "File" menu.In that menu you will see an item that allows you to create a new document.Now you need to add a table to the new blank page.First click "Insert", then "Table" from the drop-down menu.An empty standard table should appear in your document.^{[21] [22]}

Customize the table. Based on the size of the bingo card you will decide how many boxes the table should have.Once the latter appears, you should notice a window on your screen.Enter the number of columns in length and rows in height.At this point you can drag the sides of the table to make it larger and have more space to write in.^{[23] [24]}

Enter the desired information in the boxes. Click on one space at a time and enter one of the entries you have chosen.You can use words, letters, symbols or clip art.You can also include a "Free Space" in the card, which you can place wherever you like (usually in the center) and with the title you want.^{[25] [26]}

Print the folder. Click "File," then "Print" from the menu that appears.Change printer settings to landscape paper orientation.You should use card stock instead of regular printer paper.Make sure you only print the card once, because you will have to change the order of the words in the others.

Change the order of the entries. Go back to the original table and change the entries.Click one, then click "Cut" or "Copy."Transfer it to another box, then compare this new card with the original one to make sure all the entries are in different boxes.

Print a new folder after each change. Keep changing the order of entries and printing cards until you have one for each player.You can decide to create some extra folders to replace the ones you lose, or to avoid finding yourself without them if more players than expected participate.Find out how to have the cards laminated, using shipping services or local printers.Thanks to this solution they will be much more resistant.

Draw a large square on a piece of construction paper. Use a ruler to draw straight lines.It's best to decide on the number of columns and rows you'll need to draw first, so that division isn't too difficult later.For example, it's best to draw a top line 20cm if your folder has five columns.This way it will be very easy to divide and create five 4 cm columns.If the top line were 19 cm, the operation would be much more complex.^{[27] [28]}

• In traditional bingo cards, the top and bottom lines are the same length.However, this is only true if you have designed a classic bingo card.

Divide the large square. Make a small pencil mark where each column will begin.Connect the matching marks at the top and bottom with a straight pencil line (use a ruler to help you).Repeat the same process on the side lines, so as to trace the lines.^{[29] [30]}

Fill in the boxes. You can enter one entry in each box, such as "dog", "cat", etc.If you prefer, you can use numbers (56, 76, 87, etc.) or images.^{[31] [32]}

• Example:If you're creating a bingo card for your Spanish class, you can enter Spanish words in the boxes.At that point you will be able to name a word in Italian and the students will have to mark the corresponding Spanish translation on their sheet.
• Decorate the cards as you like.Give each one a title, draw some drawings around the square and use all your creativity.