In elementary school classrooms, dice games can be used as educational tools to engage students, promote learning and develop various skills. Explore this hands-on game collection, or read on for some inspiration and ideas from our teacher team on using a die in the classroom!
There’s something about dice that kids like. They’re very hands-on, and there’s the fun of rolling them for whatever reason. They’re also easy to understand. You don’t even need to recognize numerals, you just need to be able to count dots. And there are so many games to play...
(as in the classic Yahtzee game) based on the combination and sequence of the numbers on the yard dice faces, such as a “Full House,” and you get three throws to maximize your score. This is one of the yard dice games great for all ages because it requires only elementary-level ...
Once students are paired, introduce the directions of the game. Share with students that the dry-erase boards are to be used for their math calculations. In the sample lesson below, students will be asked to add three-digit numbers. One player in each pair begins the game by rolling the ...
Why Is It Important For Kids To Have Brain Breaks? Besides the fact that kids love running and jumping around, there are so many other reasons you should give your kiddos brain breaks throughout the day. Regain Focus When your children are bored… you have lost them. Regain their focus an...
for Diverse Learning Styles** Understanding the diverse learning styles of children, this set is designed to cater to a range of abilities. It is an excellent tool for coping skills lessons for elementary students, as well as for teaching the concept of time to preschoolers. The set is not ...
Game 3:Try either of the above games with more than one dice. Any other ideas? Please share! How we played with Art Dice For children older than mine and/or adults, these could be used to chase awaywriter’s or artist’s block:Simply roll the dice and draw or write about what pops...