Picture this: A school communicator eagerly waiting to tell their school’s exciting stories to the community via social media. Despite sending reminders and encouraging staff to capture the magic happening in their classrooms, there’s a lull in content.
The notifications remain silent, the inbox is empty, and the queue of photos and stories lined up in their posting calendar starts to dwindle. Or, worse yet, it’s completely run out!
I’m sorry for starting this blog with such a grim visual, but we’ve all been there, haven’t we?!
That’s where the Social Media BINGO Challenge comes in!
Originally launched by #SocialSchool4EDU in 2019, this creative tool is back with refreshed BINGO cards featuring simple, fun, and impactful social media post ideas for schools. This updated version is designed to engage your staff, generate content, and celebrate your school like never before!
What is Social Media BINGO?
Social Media BINGO is a fun, interactive way to engage your staff and boost submitted social media content. The idea is simple: School social media managers distribute BINGO cards to teachers and staff members, who then submit photos, videos, and stories that align with the prompts on the card. Once staff members have captured the content for a square on their card, they submit it to their social media manager to share on the district’s platforms.
The goal? Staff members should submit enough content to complete a BINGO and your social media channels should be lit up with engaging content! It’s a win-win!
Here’s How It Works:
- Download the Free Printable BINGO Cards from #SocialSchool4EDU.
- Distribute the cards to your staff and explain the rules.
- Encourage teachers and staff members to take a photo or video that matches the content on a BINGO square and submit it to your school’s social media inbox, or through whatever system you have in place at your school, along with a brief description of what they’re submitting.
- Share the submitted content on your school’s social media platforms, celebrating the exciting stories happening within your school.
- Staff members should aim for a BINGO (horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line), or challenge your team to complete a Double BINGO or the entire card!
BINGO Card Highlights
Here are some of the prompts featured on the cards to spark creativity among your staff. As a bonus, we’ve included some post examples to inspire you!
Student with Artwork
Fall Creek School District, Wisconsin
Mesabi East Schools, Minnesota
Science in Action
Seguin Independent School District, Texas
Downingtown Area School District, Pennsylvania
Palmetto Christian Academy, South Carolina
Photo with a Principal
Mankato Public Schools, Minnesota
School District of Ashland, Wisconsin
Monona Grove School District, Wisconsin
Joke or Riddle from a Student
New Auburn School District, Wisconsin
Dance Party
Killeen Independent School District, Texas
Snapshot of a Student Being Kind
Morton School District, Washington
Winona Area Public Schools, Minnesota
Custodian Appreciation
Hempfield School District, Pennsylvania
Waunakee Community School District, Wisconsin
Athletic Highlight
School District of Prairie Farm, Wisconsin
School District of Reedsburg, Wisconsin
Benjamin Logan Local School District, Ohio
Highlight a Unique Program
Barron Area School District, Wisconsin
Mesquite Independent School District, Texas
Northeast Service Cooperative Career and Technical Education, Minnesota
Spotlight a Club or Extracurricular Activity
Texarkana Independent School District, Texas
Cocalico School District, Pennsylvania
Monona Grove School District, Wisconsin
Therapy Dog or Class Pet
Edgar School District, Wisconsin
North Crawford School District, Wisconsin
Texarkana Independent School District, Texas
Video Announcement
School District of University City, Missouri
New Auburn School District, Wisconsin
Why Participate in Social Media BINGO?
Social Media BINGO is more than a game; it’s a way to bring your staff together, showcase the incredible things happening in your school, and keep your social media channels buzzing with fresh, engaging content. It’s also an opportunity to involve teachers and staff members in the storytelling process and foster a sense of pride and connection across your school community.
Pro Tips for Success
Motivate your staff: Offer a small incentive for completing a BINGO, such as a candy bar, coffee, or gas gift card, or even throw in some school swag. You can decide if you want all staff members who complete a BINGO to receive a prize or just the first handful. - Use visuals: High-quality photos and videos make for more engaging posts. Share some good examples of photos and videos with your staff, so they know exactly what you’re looking for when it comes to content for your school’s social media pages. This video tip on capturing classroom learning may help!
- Be consistent: Post regularly and keep the momentum going by reminding staff about the BINGO challenge. When a staff member receives a BINGO, you could even email all staff to celebrate this accomplishment.
- Engage your audience: Encourage followers to comment, like, and share the posts.
Join the Challenge!
Are you ready to energize your school’s social media presence? Download the Social Media BINGO cards today, pass them out to your staff, and let the awesome story submissions roll in!
