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Franklin D. Roosevelt Bingo Cards

A review game for the New Deal and World War II eras. Hand out cards of FDR-era people, programs, and events, and call out clues while students mark the term that fits.

Free to design and print · edit any square · 3×3, 4×4, or 5×5

Franklin D. Roosevelt bingo turns a dense unit into a game the whole class can play together. Start from the history template, keep the real squares below or swap in the exact terms from your lesson, and you have a review activity ready in minutes.

Print a card for each student, or share one link and a QR code so the class plays from their devices. Each card is shuffled from the same square list, so no two students get the same grid and the review stays fair.

Squares for an FDR history card
  • New Deal
  • Fireside Chats
  • Great Depression
  • Four Freedoms
  • Pearl Harbor
  • World War II
  • Social Security
  • Lend-Lease
  • Day of Infamy
  • Nothing to fear
  • Civilian Conservation Corps
  • Works Progress Administration
  • Bank holiday
  • First Hundred Days
  • Four terms
  • Eleanor Roosevelt
  • Hyde Park
  • Polio
  • Wheelchair
  • 32nd President
  • Yalta Conference
  • Atlantic Charter
  • Court-packing plan
  • Alphabet agencies

These are just a starting point — swap in your own words in the editor before you print.

Ideas for your game

  • Call clues, not the terms

    Read a description like "the radio talks that reassured the nation" and let students find the Fireside Chats square, so the game checks understanding rather than recall.

  • Sort squares by era

    Ask students whether each marked square belongs to the New Deal or the war years, turning a single call into a quick lesson on the two halves of his presidency.

  • Edit to your textbook

    Swap the generic squares for the exact names, dates, and programs your class is tested on, so the card matches the vocabulary list students need to know.

Editable and printable

Edit every square. Open the card in the editor, keep the suggested squares or replace them with your own words, emoji, or photos, and pick a theme that fits the day.

Print a whole set at once. Each card is shuffled from the same square list, so every player gets a unique grid. Print to standard letter or A4 paper on any home printer — or order professionally printed cards shipped to your door.

Or play live. Share one link and a QR code and the whole room plays from their phones, in person or over video.

Questions

How do I make FDR bingo cards for class?

Open the editor, pick a vintage history theme, keep the suggested terms or type the vocabulary from your unit, and print one card per student. The basic set is free.

Are the squares historically accurate?

Yes. They use real programs, events, and quotes from his presidency, like the New Deal, the Four Freedoms, and Social Security, so the card doubles as a study aid.

What grade level is this best for?

It fits middle and high school American history. For a lighter review, use a 4x4 grid and the most famous terms so a round finishes within a class period.

Can students play on their devices?

Yes. Share one link and a QR code and each student marks terms on a phone or laptop, which makes a quick paperless review easy to set up in class.

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