We came up with a simple way to practice number identification–a life size board game! It’s perfect for preschoolers who are working on recognizing those higher numbers.
Math Board Game Supplies:
- paper plates
- large die
I wrote the numbers 1-30 on paper plates with a marker to serve as the board game squares. We used the die we had made from a box for our Colorlicious Game. You can tape a square shaped cardboard box shut to create one too. I then wrote numbers on each side.
I set up a life size game board by making a path out of the plates. The kids took turns rolling the die and moving themselves around the board. They would take turns identifying the number they ended up on after each turn.
Preschool Skills Practiced:
- number identification
- following directions
- taking turns
This life size board game can be set up in minutes and is full of learning. It can also be easily modified to work on other math skills or sight words too. These simple ideas are my favorite types activities because they are the ones that get done over and over again. We also played it indoors just as easily which makes it a great way to move and learn all year long!
The other Move and Learn co-hosts were busy putting together Move and Learn Activities for kids this week too, make sure to check them out!
Other Ways to Move & Learn this week:
- Fall Leaf Color Hunt and Wax Paper Creations from Toddler Approved
- A Kindergarten Math Activity to Solve Simple Addition Problems from Hands On: As We Grow
- Mixed Up Sight Word Game from The Pleasantest Thing
- Check out all our Move & Learn activities
- Lots of ideas on our Pinterest board!