Zap that dinosaur (doubles game)

Very simple game where children throw a die and double the number. They then cover up one of the dinosaurs on their board. The first person to cover (zap) all the dinosaurs is the winner

Counting dinosaurs

These cards could be used for alsorts of games.

Snap - mix the cards and deal out.
Sorting the dinosaurs
Give the child a number and they have to count out that many dinosaurs.
Pairs games, deal a selection out and place face down, child has to find 2 that match.
Adding numbers together. 5 dinosaurs add 3 dinosaurs equals ?
Take a handful of dinosaurs and find the correct number.

Dinosaur double the number

Throw a die and use a counter to count that many squares, double the number you land on.

Dinosaur adding or subtracting game

Write your own rule in the starburst, eg add 1, subtract 1, add 2, subtract 2, double the number, number bonds to 10 etc.

Ghost game recognise the numbers

Children to throw a die and move that many spaces, they then have to read the number and count out that many ghosts to keep. If incorrect they must go back to the beginning.

How many ghosts can you catch (counting game)

Learning Objective: to count objects upto 5

Children to have a counter each. Throw a die. Which ever square they land on they have to count the ghosts. If correct then they can stay on the square. If wrong they have to go back to the beginning.

A pack of cards to play maths games

All you need is a pack of cards and you can plays lots of maths games.

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Rainbow numberlines

Money recognition worksheets and games

Match the coins to the amount of money
Money bingo

Count the coins

Money spinner

Money board game

Money dice

All these sheets were made from this website http://www.mathworksheetwizard.com/kindergarten/money.html

SEN numeracy planning and resources

I thought I would share some of my planning which I use with SEN/EAL learners.

Here is the first weeks planning with hyperlinks to the resources. I run this over 3 days per week. I think it is important to use real money and not the plastic stuff.

Week 1

Money bingo up to 10p

Generate counting cards with SEN teacher

It is always worth checking on this site because there is usually something new. I thought this was a brilliant idea.

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Counting in 2s

Counting

Count up to 10 and back again - Christmas snowman

Christmas counting game

These cards could be laminated and cut. Child to match the correct number of items to the digit or could play snap.

Help Santa find his way to the fire..numeracy adding

Cut and stick number ordering

Order from smallest to biggest - Christmas worksheet

Number formation cards

Print, laminate and use over and over with a dry wipe pen.