"Play Numerical Board Games with Children"

1. Baseline Assessment: Before starting, show a child a series of printed numbers (1-20) and ask them to identify them. Then, ask simple "which is bigger?" questions (e.g., "Which is bigger, 4 or 7?") to gauge their current understanding of numerical magnitudes.

2. The Intervention (1 Hour over 2 Weeks):

1. • Create or use a linear board game: If you don't have Chutes and Ladders, simply draw a line of 20 squares on a piece of paper and number them 1 to 20.

   • Guided Play: Have the child play the game for approximately 15 minutes, three to four times over two weeks (totaling one hour).

   • Cue Integration: As the child plays, ensure they move their token square-by-square while counting aloud. Stop occasionally to ask, "Look how far you've come from the start!" or "How many jumps did that take?".

3. Post-Intervention Test: After the two weeks, repeat the baseline assessment. You should observe long-lasting gains in their ability to read printed numbers and solve basic arithmetic problems.

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