Math Game: Climb the Tree and Feed the Lion!
Looking for a fun, hands-on way to help your students practice ordering numbers? This game works with 2-digit numbers, but can be easily adapted for 1-digit or 3-digit numbers too.
All you need are the Tree Cards, Big Cat Play Mats, and Number Cards from my Math Kit Bundle.
Here’s how it works:
Materials Needed:- 3 Tree Cards
- Big Cat Play Mats (I used the lion cards)
- Number Cards (I pulled out the 2-digit numbers)
Game Instructions:
Set Up:- Split the number cards into 3 facedown piles.
- Place one pile at the base of each Tree Card.
How to play:
- Students take turns flipping the top card from each pile, revealing three random 2-digit numbers (e.g., 83, 68, 76).
- Their task is to order the 3 numbers from smallest to largest.
The Lion’s Turn
- The largest number gets placed on the Lion Play Mat.
- This means the lion "takes" the biggest number!
Repeat:
- Continue flipping, ordering, and feeding the lion until all cards have been used.
Adaptations:
- 1-Digit Numbers: Perfect for younger students practicing basic number order.
- 3-Digit Numbers: Challenge more advanced students by using larger numbers.
Why This Game Works:
It combines number sense practice with a fun, hands-on activity. Kids stay engaged as they compete to correctly order numbers and see who feeds the lion the most!Try this out in your next math lesson to build number sense and keep your students motivated!
All the materials you need can be found in the Math Kit Bundle.