Behavior Bingo Game | Teaching Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior | Elementary SEL & Counseling Activity

Looking for an engaging, low-prep way to help elementary students understand expected vs. unexpected behaviors, review school-wide behavior expectations, and practice making positive choices? This bingo-style SEL and behavior game helps students clearly differentiate between appropriate behaviors (“Awesome Actions”) and inappropriate behaviors (“Bummer Behaviors”) in a fun, discussion-based format that promotes reflection, accountability, and skill-building.

Using behavior calling cards, students identify whether a behavior is an awesome action or a bummer behavior, then participate in a guided discussion about:

• Why the behavior is helpful or unhelpful

• Possible consequences of the behavior

• Replacement behaviors that lead to more positive outcomes

This resource is ideal for classroom counseling lessons, small group counseling, behavior expectation reviews, and SEL instruction, especially at the beginning of the year, after long breaks, or when reteaching expectations.

✅ Perfect for:

• School counselors

• School social workers

• SEL teachers & coaches

• Classroom teachers (K–5)

• PBIS and behavior support lessons

• Whole-group or small-group settings

📦 What’s Included:

• 30 printable bingo cards

• 24 printable behavior calling cards

• printable bingo markers

🧠 Skills Supported:

• Understanding expected vs. unexpected behavior

• Positive decision-making

• Self-reflection and accountability

• Social problem-solving

• Replacement behavior identification

• Classroom and school-wide behavior expectations

📝 Suggested Use:

Play during whole group classroom counseling lessons or in a small group counseling setting. The facilitator draws a calling card and reads the behavior aloud. Students decide whether it represents an Awesome Action or a Bummer Behavior, mark their cards, and participate in discussion prompts to deepen understanding and reinforce positive choices.

📌 Important Notes:

• This is a digitally downloadable resource

• No physical items will be mailed

📜 Terms of Use:

Copyright © Counselor Keri, Keri Powers. All rights reserved. This resource is for use by the original purchaser only. It may not be copied, shared, or distributed for use by multiple classrooms, schools, or systems. Digital or public display is prohibited. Unauthorized use violates copyright law and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Clipart and fonts included in this file may not be extracted or reused outside of this resource. Intended for classroom and personal use only.