"1 to 10,Tic Tac Toe"
KNPIG ID #Nf 1107.2
What's this activity about?
This activity brings the fun of Tic Tac Toe to the skill of counting from one to ten. You will use the Tic Tac Toe Board labeled two to ten and number cards to try to make a line of the three numerals in the proper order. You will take turns picking cards, counting and placing game markers on your boards. The winner is the first to cover three in a line.
What materials do we need?
Tic Tac Toe Board labeled 2-10; numeral cards 1-9 (see link)
How do we play?
1. Mix the number cards up and put them face down where you can’t see the numbers.
2. Player 1 draws a card from the stack and places a game marker on the number that comes just after the number drawn.
3. Players take turns.
4. The first player to get three in a row is the winner.
Where’s the Math?
This activity has a lot to do with what your child is learning in school. Your child is learning how to count forward and backward with numbers one through ten. They are also learning where numbers are in order. While working with the game board and cards, your child will see and practice how the numbers are ordered verbally and visually. You will also practice counting forward and backward out loud. This will help your child reach the goal of reading numerals and counting forward from one to ten.
Things to Think About:
Remember when working with children BE PATIENT. Your child is either building on this skill or learning it for the first time. Giving children time to think helps them develop critical thinking skills and deeper understanding of concepts. It’s hard not to help them along when they are struggling. Instead of giving them the answer, allow them to use their fingers so they can visualize adding one more. Repeat this process, while counting aloud. Once this skill is gained, you will have fun reinforcing this new learning with them.
**If you and your child enjoy this game try it counting backward also!**
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