Crazy Critter Collection Game
This cute and colourful game is sure to be a favourite with younger students. Best of all, there are three different game options, using the same game pieces!
Option 1: Is a simple colour sorting activity.
Option 2: Is also a sorting activity but adds the element of chance by rolling a dice.
Option 3: Adds a Mathematics component to the game and is a number recognition and counting version of the game.
Print, cut and laminate the game boards and pieces. You may need to print multiple pages of the critters, to ensure you have enough game pieces.
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Learning goals
- We are learning to read, write and order numbers to 20 using concrete materials, connecting quantities, numerals and number names.
- We are learning to count forwards and backwards up to 20.
- We are learning to partition and combine collections up to 10 using counting strategies.
- We are learning to connect number names, numerals and quantities to 10.
- We are learning to count collections to 20 and explain our reasons.
- We are learning to compare and order numbers to 20 using words such as ‘more’, ‘less’, ‘same’ or ‘first’, ‘second’, ‘third’.
- We are learning to recognise, copy and describe repeating patterns in different ways.
- We are learning to identify and describe the repeating unit in a pattern with numbers, symbols, shapes and objects.
- We are learning to classify objects and copy, continue and create patterns.
- We are learning to follow a short sequence of instructions and recognize, copy, continue, and create repeating patterns in different ways.
Curriculum alignment
AC9MFN03
9
Quantify and compare collections to at least 20 using counting and explain or demonstrate reasoning
AC9MFA01
9
Recognise, copy and continue repeating patterns represented in different ways
AC9M1A02
9
Recognise, continue and create repeating patterns with numbers, symbols, shapes and objects, identifying the repeating unit
AC9MFN04
9
Partition and combine collections up to 10 using part-part-whole relationships and subitising to recognise and name the parts
AC9MFN01
9
Name, represent and order numbers including zero to at least 20, using physical and virtual materials and numerals
ACMNA002
8.4
Connect number names, numerals and quantities, including zero, initially up to 10 and then beyond
ACMNA289
8.4
Compare, order and make correspondences between collections, initially to 20, and explain reasoning
ACMNA001
8.4
Establish understanding of the language and processes of counting by naming numbers in sequences, initially to and from 20, moving from any starting point
ACMNA005
8.4
Sort and classify familiar objects and explain the basis for these classifications. Copy, continue and create patterns with objects and drawings
MA1-3WM
old
Supports conclusions by explaining or demonstrating how answers were obtained
MAe-1WM
old
Describes mathematical situations using everyday language, actions, materials and informal recordings
MAe-2WM
old
Uses objects, actions, technology and/or trial and error to explore mathematical problems
MAe-3WM
old
Uses concrete materials and/or pictorial representations to support conclusions
MAe-4NA
old
Counts to 30, and orders, reads and represents numbers in the range 0 to 20
MA1-2WM
old
Uses objects, diagrams and technology to explore mathematical problems
MA1-1WM
old
Describes mathematical situations and methods using everyday and some mathematical language, actions, materials, diagrams and symbols
MAe-8NA
old
Recognises, describes and continues repeating patterns
MAE-RWN-02
new
Reads numerals and represents whole numbers to at least 20
MA1-FG-01
new
Uses the structure of equal groups to solve multiplication problems, and shares or groups to solve division problems
MA1-RWN-01
new
Applies an understanding of place value and the role of zero to read, write and order two- and three-digit numbers
MAE-FG-01
new
Recognises, describes and continues repeating patterns
MAE-CSQ-01
new
Reasons about number relations to model addition and subtraction by combining and separating, and comparing collections
MAE-CSQ-02
new
Represents the relations between the parts that form the whole, with numbers up to 10
VC2MFA01
2.0
Follow a short sequence of instructions; recognise, copy, continue and create repeating patterns represented in different ways
VCMNA070 Connect number names, numerals and quantities, including zero, initially up to 10 and then beyond VCMNA076 Sort and classify familiar objects and explain the basis for these classifications, and copy, continue and create patterns with objects and drawings VCMNA072 Compare, order and make correspondences between collections, initially to 20, and explain reasoning VCMNA069 Establish understanding of the language and processes of counting by naming numbers in sequences, initially to and from 20, moving from any starting pointAustralian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
Differentiation
Extensions
Use the colour dice and the standard number dice. Players roll both dice and add the correct number andcolourof critters into their jar.