Academics

Roll to 100 Game

Supplies

  • 2 Players
  • 1 Die or 2 Dice
  • 2 objects that represent each player (paper clips, counters, small stones, play dough etc)
  • Printable “Roll to 100 Game Board”

Instructions

Game Options

Option 1: Counting
  1. Lay the printable “Roll to 100 Game Board” on a flat surface.
  2. Place players on start.
  3. Player one rolls the die and moves the indicated number of steps (ie. if you roll a 4 then you would count 4 steps).
  4. Player two rolls the die and moves the indicated number of steps.
  5. Repeat until a player reaches 100
  6. Alternatively, this game could be played cooperatively rather than competitively by allowing each player to reach 100.
Option 2: Addition
  1. Lay the printable “Roll to 100 Game Board” on a flat surface.
  2. Place players on start.
  3. Player one rolls the dice (2 dice) and adds both numbers together (ie. if you roll a 2 and a 5, you would demonstrate 2+5=7 and move 7 steps).
  4. Player two rolls the dice, adds both numbers together and moves the resulting number of steps.
  5. Repeat until someone reaches 100.
  6. Alternatively, this game could be played cooperatively rather than competitively by allowing all players to reach 100.

Adaptations

  • Create your own game!
  • Look for number patterns
  • Practice counting
  • Laminate and use as a play dough mat: find numbers and cover them with play dough. Example: ask your child to find the number 24 and place a small ball of dough on the number found. Don’t forget to give it a squish!

Skills

  • Number recognition
  • Counting
  • Addition
  • Early math skills
  • Fine motor
  • Cognitive skills
  • Academic
  • Socioemotional skills when having fun and connecting with adult/parent

Download the “Roll to 100 Board Game” below!

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