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Whole numbers: Read, represent and order numbers to thousands
Count forwards and backwards by tens and hundreds on and off the decade
Equipment
Equipment
A playing area big enough for the circles of players
1 ball per group of students
Activity set-up
Activity set-up
Form small groups.
Players stand in a circle with interceptor in the middle.
How to play
How to play
Players in a circle throw a ball to other players in the circle. Each time a player caches the ball, they call out the next number in the pattern, eg. count forwards by ten starting at 20.
Players on the circle can’t move.
Teacher calls out a starting number and the chosen content focus, eg. count forwards by ten starting at 20.
Players throw the ball to each other.
Each time a player catches the ball, they call out the next number in the pattern.
If the ball is intercepted, the thrower changes places with the interceptor, or change after 4 throws.
Variations
Variations
Count forwards and backwards on and off the decade.
Change the way the ball travels, eg. roll, kick, bounce pass.
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