Dot Plates

Learning Goals: Math, Subitizing, Number Recognition, Numeracy, Counting

Write numerals or draw dots on paper plates or piece of cardstock.

The children roll a die, identify the number of dots on the die and find the plate with the matching numeral.

To extend this activity, support children in rolling two dice, adding these numbers together, and locating the corresponding numeral. When adding two numbers, a helpful strategy is to begin with the biggest number and “count on” by the smaller number (e.g. 5 counting on 2 more is 7).
Dice

Paper plates

Optional: number cards, math counters (manipulatives)
The educator created, initiated and led the game.

This game had specific rules to be followed in a proper sequence. These rules were determined by the educator and the children had little influence over the direction or outcome of the game.

Implementation