Bingos
We believe learning should be self-directed and fun, and Bingos are designed to do just that. Bingos encourage exploring the immediate nature around homes, neighborhoods, and schools – promoting close observation, engaging multiple senses, and making learning a delightful game for both young students and adults. Use these diverse themes of Bingos to make your nature exploration all the more exciting!
Paddy Bingo
Paddy fields are rich, dynamic ecosystems that hold stories of soil, water, farmers, insects, and seasonal rhythms. This bingo is designed for paddy fields of the Western ghats of Karnataka to guide playful, sharp observation—helping children and adults notice the familiar and the hidden, and connect with the landscape in meaningful ways.
Note for Educators
Suggested Instructions for use: Distribute the Nature Bingo sheets and explain the goal- to find at least three items in a row or a column (or all items, for a longer activity!) in their immediate surroundings. To add a layer of exploration, encourage students to use all their senses while exploring and looking for the items on the bingo. Once they find three in a row/column, they can shout out 'BINGO!' This can be a great individual exploration or a fun group challenge, fostering observation skills, collaboration, and a connection to their local environment.
Questions to Explore: What was easy to find? What was a challenge? What new things did they notice? What did they find that was not on the Bingo?