We have a new display pack in our classroom decor collection to make your classroom jobs or helpers rotation engaging and practical! You can use the name cards to help your students remember what role they are being main-helper for this week! It's ready in our TPT store!
I have something to help your math lessons at the small-group table this week too - a fast paced and fun, skill focused game! Just use a cup/container and craft sticks (or even pencils)!
- play in pairs
- the aim is to be the player to make a total of 10 - either on the table or in the cup
- take turns to roll and choose to move sticks from the table to the cup or from the cup to the table
- the whole number must be made from where they are taken from
- start with 5 in the cup, 5 on the table
- let's take a look at one game in action
- player rolls a 3
- if a 6 is rolled on the first roll, roll again
- 3 is taken from the table and added to the cup
- player rolls a 6
- takes 6 from the cup and adds to the table
- player rolls a 3
- moves 3 from the table to the cup
- player rolls a 5
- moves 5 from the table to the cup
- makes a complete 10 with this move so wins
This game is fast to prep and integrates counting, addition, subtraction, comparing, decision making in math and strategy.
If you have children who struggle with competitive games, consider letting them play solo.
I hope your students love this new warm-up! Perhaps the equipment-helper can clear away all the supplies and let you get ready for the main lesson!