Helping kids try new foods doesn’t have to be a battle. With the right tools, it can actually be fun, positive, and empowering. That’s why we created our Food Bingo Cards – a free printable resource that turns food exploration into a playful challenge for families.
What are Food Bingo Cards?
Our Food Bingo set includes 5 different bingo cards, each filled with a variety of foods from across the food groups. The cards can be used flexibly:
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In a single meal or snack session
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Across a day
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Throughout a week or even a month
Kids simply mark off foods as they interact with them (whether by touching, smelling, tasting, or eating) using a texta or stickers. For extra durability, laminate the cards so they can be reused again and again.
Why Food Bingo works
The Food Bingo Cards are more than just a game, they’re built on evidence-based strategies for fussy eating:
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Steps to Eating framework: Every child’s journey with food looks different. For some kids, just touching a food might be a big step forward; for others, tasting or eating it might be the marker of success. Food Bingo allows you to meet your child where they are.
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Positive exposure: The more often kids are exposed to foods in a safe, fun way, the more confident they become in exploring and trying them.
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Connection over pressure: Turning food exploration into a playful game helps reduce mealtime stress for both parents and children.
Rewards that build connection
When a child completes their Food Bingo card, parents can offer a reward or prize. We recommend avoiding food-based rewards, as this can undermine healthy food relationships. Instead, focus on connection-based rewards, like:
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Choosing a family activity
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Picking a game to play together
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Having extra one-on-one time
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A special outing or experience
These rewards build stronger parent-child bonds and help keep the focus on fun, not pressure.
Why families love it
✔️ Engaging and fun – kids love the game-like format
✔️ Flexible use – works across meals, days, or weeks
✔️ Evidence-based – grounded in fussy eating research and strategies
✔️ Adaptable – fits each child’s comfort level and progress
✔️ Reusable – laminate and play again and again
Download your free Food Bingo Cards
Our Food Bingo Cards are completely free to download from our products page. Simply print, cut, and start playing today – or laminate for long-term use.
Make food exploration fun, flexible, and confidence-building – one bingo square at a time.