Living and Non-Living Things Bingo Game

Living vs Non-Living Bingo | Early Years Science Game | Australian Curriculum Aligned

Fun, Engaging, Low-Prep Science Activity

Bring science to life with this engaging bingo game designed to help students explore the concept of living and non-living things through visual play and hands-on learning.

SIMPLE, FUN & ENGAGING! This interactive Living and Non-Living Bingo Game is designed especially for Foundation to Year 3 students, helping young learners explore key biological science concepts through play-based learning.

Perfect for whole-class games, small groups, or science centers, this hands-on activity allows students to identify and classify living and non-living things while building observation and reasoning skills. It's an excellent tool for formative or summative assessment—and students won’t even realise they’re being assessed because they’re having so much fun!

Created for early years and supported learning settings, this resource features simple, black-and-white illustrations that students can colour in, making it a creative and interactive way to reinforce scientific thinking. It supports Foundation – Year 2 learners and aligns with both the Australian Curriculum and the ABLEWA Education Support Curriculum.

✅ What’s Included:

•20 unique bingo boards with a mix of living and non-living things

•37 draw/ calling cards featuring clear, student-friendly visuals

•Colour-in format to support fine motor skills and engagement

•Easy-to-follow instructions and multiple game variations to suit different learning levels

•Learning intentions & success criteria

Research-Based & Curriculum-Aligned:

This resource is grounded in evidence-based teaching practices that support:

•Visual learning and categorisation (ideal for early learners and diverse needs)

•Active engagement through game-based learning (proven to improve retention and motivation)

•Multisensory learning which enhances understanding of scientific concepts

•Supports identification, observation, and sorting skills in an accessible way

Aligned Australian Curriculum Links:

• Australian Curriculum – Foundation, Year 1, Year 2 & Year 3 Biological Sciences
• ABLEWA Curriculum – Science: Understanding & Exploration
• Foundation and PrePrimary: Living things have basic needs, including food and water (ACSSU002)
• Year 1: Living things have a variety of external features (ACSSU017)
• Year 2: Living things grow, change and have offspring similar to themselves (ASSU030)
• Year 3: Living things can be grouped on the basis of observable features and can be distinguished from non-living things (ACSSU044)
• ABLEWA Curriculum Links included
• Science Inquiry and Science as a Human Endeavour included

Why You’ll Love It:

•Engaging and fun for all learners

•Low-prep – just print and play!

•Easily differentiated for various ability levels and settings

•Reinforces scientific vocabulary and conceptual understanding

•Great for small group or whole-class play

Perfect For:

• Whole-class science games
• Science learning centres
• Relief / substitute teacher lessons
• Assessments with a fun twist
• Early childhood educators and special needs settings

Who it’s for:

Perfect for early years classrooms, inclusion settings, science centres, or even as a quick relief activity. Your students will love learning while playing – and you’ll love how easy it is to implement!

Teachers, parents, and caregivers looking for an educational and interactive way to engage children while reinforcing their school curriculum.

Learning Through Play:

Students will learn to:

• Distinguish between living and non-living things
• Practice listening and comprehension through descriptive clues
• Use drawing and colouring to reinforce understanding