Play and practice everyday coping choices

This adult-led printable Coping Skills Bingo game is designed for Kindergarten–Grade 3. Children can notice and practice everyday strategies without being asked to share personal experiences; pointing, drawing, observing, or passing are all acceptable ways to participate.

What is included

• 12 different beginner 3×3 Bingo boards using 12 coping strategies.
• 24 different standard 4×4 Bingo boards using 24 coping strategies.
• 24 illustrated calling cards matched to the strategies.
• Two 12-skill visual reference pages.
• 12 fictional situation cards for adult-led discussion.
• Three student reflection activities: My Coping Toolbox; How I Feel, What I Need, What I Can Try; and Coping Tools That Work for Me.
• Teacher quick-start, game rules, participation and differentiation guidance, a short teaching sequence, and printing notes.

How to play

Choose a beginner or standard board. The adult reads a matching caller card; players mark a called skill if it appears on their board. Three in a row wins on beginner boards; four in a row wins on standard boards. There is no free space. Reflection and personal sharing are optional.

Digital files and printing

You will receive two separate ZIP downloads: one for US Letter and one for A4. Each ZIP contains a 55-page color PDF and a 55-page low-ink PDF. PDFs are not editable. Print at Actual Size/100% on the matching paper size and review the sample pages before printing a full set. Original page artwork is approximately 130 PPI at US Letter and 133 PPI at A4 (below 300 PPI), so fine detail may vary by printer and settings. This is a digital product; no physical item ships.

Use terms

One purchaser may print pages for children they personally work with at home, in class, or in a learning group. Keep the digital files private; do not resell, repost, upload, email, or share them. Each educator or support adult should obtain their own copy. Please refer to the use page inside the PDF.

This is an educational activity resource, not diagnosis or treatment, and no outcome is guaranteed.