Banana Bingo Celebration

 "Banana" is a word used quite often in 2nd grade!  I created this banana bingo system several years ago to help us transition quickly and quietly around our classroom.  Whenever the students hear the word "banana" they are to head right back to their seats without voices.  Each time this is accomplished we earn a "banana point."  Once 5 points are earned a number is drawn and a banana is added to that number on our board.  The students have to work hard to also keep their points.  If at any point the class hears "banana split," voices need to go off in order to keep the points we've accumulated.  The class is always very excited when another banana is added and we get closer and closer to a bingo!  Once we get a bingo, we brainstorm a fun way to celebrate as a class. 

They were so excited to finally get a bingo early last week!  We brainstormed many different ways to celebrate, and then we voted on our top choices.  The final vote was for electronic day.  The students could bring in a device from home or use their school ipad.  They were able to use their devices for about 20 minutes to play games or watch a video.  

Once a celebration is chosen, it won't be repeated. 

 For our next celebration, something new will be chosen.  

Our board is cleared, and we are ready to earn another banana bingo!