Use a familiar game that can be played in the classroom to introduce students to folklore and each other! This activity needs little in the way of supplies and is a wonderful way to begin discussions about what folklore and folk art are, how they differ from culture to culture and what they mean. A detailed teacher’s guide to Folklore Bingo explains the goal, objectives, supplies needed, instructions for playing the game, and suggestions on using it as a teaching tool. Through this exercise, appropriate for grades 4 through 12, students can generate a list of folk groups, talk about their different responses, and discuss cultural variations. Students learn that there are many right answers, not just one! Folklore Bingo cards in English and Spanish are included.

Folklore Bingo PDF