It is good for simple counting, doing mental math and subitizing, as well as thinking ahead. I have recently seen a board made out of rope. You can easily create simple boards on wood or logs, and use painted stones or objects such as pine cones and conkers. It is a brilliant game for problem-solving and simple counting, as well as turn-taking. To be known more by the modern generation as tic tac toe. They encourage:Įxamples of fantastic outdoor board games include: Noughts And Games are fantastic for a range of mathematical skills. To find out more about what ten frames are and the many ways to use them, take a look at this. Ten frames are a key resource to introduce to young children both inside and out. Children really love finding objects to experiment with in the frames. There are so many games that you can play using these. I cut it up into many different models, such as: I am pretty sure I saw this on Pinterest but cannot remember where. One of the best things I ever tried was sawing up a big trellis that I found at a garden center. This is an excellent way of adding two sets and finding the total. Place some objects in either circle and then simply count how many you have got altogether. You can use painted stones, or just found objects from the area. This math game is another good one when children are beginning to add. Higher-ability children could try to record what they have found.
Split them up into different quantities, and put the stones in the two lower circles. Using the animal stones (orĪnother resource such as leaves and sticks), you can explore number bonds.įor example, start with five stones in the top circle. Painted my addition triangles onto a piece of MDF.
They represent the part-part-whole model used They lasted for at least a year, even out in the rain. I also once painted tree stumps with lots of games using acrylic paint. However, you could just as easily chalk the games on the floor. I have painted several pieces of MDF from a hardware shop and then used these for games. I imagine any can of chalkboard paint would work, but I use American Crafts DIY Chalkboard Paint (check out the current price on Amazon). It is great for painting large surfaces for mark-making, such as fences, sheds, pallets, or old furniture. This is one of the ultimate resources in the early years.