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Suggested content:
Recognise number patterns
Recognise dice and domino dot patterns
Connect counting and numerals to quantities
Count out a specified number of objects (from 5 to 20) from a larger collection, keeping track of the count
Equipment
Equipment
Hoops (1 per 2 students)
Dice (1 per 2 students)
Counters or similar
Whiteboards (1 per 2 students)
Markers (1 per 2 students)
Activity set-up
Activity set-up
Arrange hoops in 2 large circles in the playground to create 2 playing areas for 2 games.
Place a large collection of counters in the centre of each playing area.
Group students in pairs.
How to play
How to play
Students stand at a hoop with a partner.
Student 1 rolls the die and runs to collect the corresponding number of bean bags.
Student 2 rolls the die and runs to collect the corresponding number of bean bags.
Pair count bean bags to calculate the total.
Challenge
Ask students to arrange bean bags to help them instantly recognise the total.
Variations
Variations
Increase the number of die rolls before calculating the total.
Vary the locomotor movement needed to collect bean bags.
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