Today in class we played a game called, Race to 20. This was a fun game to help us get used to using a numberline to solve math facts.
I sent a copy home with your student. Please play this game tonight with him/her and have them explain the rules.
Here is what you need:
- game board (supplied)
- paper clip (supplied)
- 2 game pieces (either from another game, or Cheerios, M & M’s, buttons, etc.)
- pencil or pen to use with the paper clip as the spinner.
- good sportsmanship (positive attitude and kind words)
Rules
- Put your two game pieces at start (10 on the numberline).
- Player 1 spins to decide addition or subtraction. Then player 1 spins for the number of hops to move.
- Then Player 1 moves his token accordingly.
- Next Player 2 spins both spinners and moves his/her piece.
- The game continues until one player lands on 20.
Things we learned playing the game.
- There are no “do overs” if we don’t like what we spun.
- If we are on 0, and we spin subtract, we miss a turn.
- We say positive words when our partners are frustrated.
- We are good sports about winning and losing. We don’t make a player feel bad.
- We play fair and honest.
Enjoy the game. The board and paper clip are yours to keep!