What goes on a reading bingo card for age 11–13?

Read for 30 minutes, Finish a novel, Read a classic, Read a book of poetry and more: all 28 ideas are listed on this page. For ages 11–13 the squares are bigger challenges they can take on themselves.

Can I change the squares?

Yes. The card starts with these squares, and you can shuffle them, change any of them, or write your own before you download it.

You get a landscape PDF at the paper size you choose, A4 or US Letter for most, which prints at home or at any print shop.

Can I make cards for a whole class?

Yes, with a class set: 10 to 35 cards in one design, each with its own mix of squares, and a caller sheet, for €9.90.

Reading Bingo for Kids Ages 11–13

A reading bingo card turns reading into a game: every square is a small reading challenge, and a line of five (or four) wins. It's the easiest way to keep children reading through the summer holidays, over half-term or all year round, and it works just as well as a class reading challenge.

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Reading Bingo card for age 11–13, printable

28 reading bingo ideas for age 11–13

For ages 11–13 the squares are bigger challenges they can take on themselves. Use them as they are, or as a starting point for your own.

1.Read for 30 minutes
2.Finish a novel
3.Read a classic
4.Read a book of poetry
5.Read a book in one day
6.Read a book over 300 pages
7.Read a mystery or thriller
8.Read historical fiction
9.Read a sci-fi book
10.Read a graphic novel
11.Read a book from another culture
12.Read a book that became a film
13.Read a biography
14.Read a book a teacher recommends
15.Read a book a friend loved
16.Start a new series
17.Read a non-fiction book
18.Read a book with a map
19.Write a book review
20.Read the news for a week
21.Read a play
22.Read outside
23.Read a book by a debut author
24.Read a book about the future
25.Re-read a favourite
26.Read an award-winning book
27.Read a book of short stories
28.Recommend a book to someone

How to use it

Stick the card on the fridge or a bedroom door and colour in each square as it's done.
Agree a small reward for a line and a bigger one for a full card: a trip to the library, choosing the next bedtime story, a new book.
For a class, give every child a card from a class set: each one is different, so there are no shortcuts.
Mix easy squares with a few stretch ones, so there's always one they can do today.

For a class or a party

A class set gives every player a different card in the same design, 10 to 35 of them, with a caller sheet to tick off the squares. €9.90 for the whole set.

Make a class set →

Make your reading bingo card

It opens with these squares for age 11–13. Change anything, add a name, pick a background, and download the PDF the moment you pay.

Questions

What goes on a reading bingo card for age 11–13?: Read for 30 minutes, Finish a novel, Read a classic, Read a book of poetry and more: all 28 ideas are listed on this page. For ages 11–13 the squares are bigger challenges they can take on themselves.
Can I change the squares?: Yes. The card starts with these squares, and you can shuffle them, change any of them, or write your own before you download it.
How do I print it?: You get a landscape PDF at the paper size you choose, A4 or US Letter for most, which prints at home or at any print shop.
Can I make cards for a whole class?: Yes, with a class set: 10 to 35 cards in one design, each with its own mix of squares, and a caller sheet, for €9.90.