![]() ![]() Each student flips two dominoes over, and places the two next to each other to create a four-digit number. I like this because it adds suspense to the game and because no one feels the need to give up before the game is over if it becomes obvious that there is no chance for winning. If more is shown, the higher number wins and if less is shown, the smaller number wins. That way at the end of the game, no one knows who has won until you flip the more/less coin. I attach a circle sticker (or you could use a sharpie) on one side with the word “more” and the other side with the word “less”. One thing I like to do is to use a More/Less Coin that I make ahead of time. So, the first round they would build the largest number possible and the next round would be the smallest number possible. Students will be using dominoes to build larger or smaller numbers. This game can be played in a number of ways. The dollar store usually carries small sets of dominoes around the holidays too! Here are a few math games using dominoes! All of the games can be tweaked up or down to make them work for a number of grade levels or for a student’s particular needs. However, if you have a few students who struggle reading the dots on the domino or have some vision impairment, this set has large, printed numbers on each side of the domino.ĭo be mindful that each set linked above is a double 12 type domino meaning, but if you’re working with smaller numbers or younger students, you may want to check out this set of type 6 dominoes. If you’re looking for a dominoes suggestion, this set is an option from Amazon. This commission directly supports us as a small business and ensures that we can continue to create high-quality content for upper elementary teachers, like yourself! As always, the products shared are tried, true, and tested. If you purchase through one of these links, The Teacher Next Door, LLC receives a few cents on the dollar. This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Not only do kids enjoy playing math games, but they get focused practice on lots of math concepts. I love the fact that any time I introduce a math game, I know I’ll have instant buy-in from my students. ![]() Other easy games are Travel Tic Tac Toe and Dinosaur Matching Game for Toddler.Math games have always been part of our math time. Store the toddler games of dominoes in a sandwich or quart size ziplock bag. Place a matching shape next to the double as shown, and continue to match the shapes on the open end of the domino. Follow their lead – they might invent an interesting game!įor an early preschooler, start with a double (one with 2 identical shapes on it), and place it in the middle of the table. Press firmly – especially around the edges.įor really young toddlers, just matching dominoes end to end is fun. Turn each domino so the shapes are upside down to each other – the bottom one will be right side up to you, and the top one will be upside down. Lay these all out before you attach the stickers.ĥ. One domino will have 2 of the same shape, and then each different shape will be paired with one of each other different shape. For a set of 6 different shapes, you will need 7 identical pieces for each different shape. Cut around the rectangles – NOT on the center line.Ĥ. This will be the center line of each domino.ģ. ![]() Using a pen or marker (I used a pen), draw a dark line across the center of all the rectangles as shown. You can get 4 across and 3 down on an 8 inch by 12 inch sheet. Mark off rectangles of 1 3/4 inches x 3 1/2 inches. Preschoolers can make their own dominoes game, or can make gifts for their friends and siblings.ġ0 pack sheets of craft foam can be found at the dollar store for $1, and the foam sticker packs of 100 pieces are also $1 there.ġ. Toddler games of dominoes are quick and easy to make and fun for toddlers to play.īecause they are made from craft foam, they are durable and light weight, and would make a great travel game. ![]()
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