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Spin, Count, and Color Counting Game

Updated: 13 Jun 2024

Practice counting skills with this fun spin, color and count game for pairs.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Grade: K

Curriculum

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.A.3

Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4

Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4.A

When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4.B

Understand that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted. The number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4.C

Understand that each successive number name refers to a quantity that is one larger.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.5

Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1-20, count out that many objects.

teaching resource

Spin, Count, and Color Counting Game

Updated: 13 Jun 2024

Practice counting skills with this fun spin, color and count game for pairs.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Grade: K

Practice counting skills with this fun spin, color and count game for pairs.

Spin to Win! Counting Game for Pairs

This printable board game adventure, has been designed by an experienced early years teacher and has students spinning, counting and coloring their way to victory. Students will need a partner and get ready to embark on an exciting journey filled with colorful fun. This game is perfect for practicing those new found counting skills while also fostering teamwork.

This game transforms learning into an interactive experience. Each spin moves players forward on the board and every step they take requires counting and coloring. A hands-on activity that helps students develop their numerical skills in a playful and engaging manner.

Why Learning Through Play is Important

Gamified learning is an innovative educational approach that incorporates game design elements and principles into learning activities. This method leverages the inherent engagement and motivation found in games to make learning more interactive, enjoyable, and effective.

This board game offers a dynamic and interactive way to build mathematical foundations. When students play together, they learn together making learning a fun experience.

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This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a teacher in Michigan and a Teach Starter collaborator.

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Curriculum

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.A.3

Write numbers from 0 to 20. Represent a number of objects with a written numeral 0-20 (with 0 representing a count of no objects).
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4

Understand the relationship between numbers and quantities; connect counting to cardinality.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4.A

When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4.B

Understand that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted. The number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4.C

Understand that each successive number name refers to a quantity that is one larger.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.5

Count to answer "how many?" questions about as many as 20 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or as many as 10 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1-20, count out that many objects.

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