
MATH - PLACE VALUE ICE CREAM
AGE: 6+ years
PACK INCLUDES:
- 9 yellow ice cream scoops of value 100.
- 9 purple ice cream scoops of value 10.
- 10 red cherries of value 0 to 9.
- 7 cup cards with 2 and 3 digit numbers on them.
- 1 large ice cream cup and a dry erase pen.
HOW TO PLAY:
- The child needs to identify the number and add ice cream scoops of 100's value, ice cream scoops of 10's value and cherries of units value. For eg: For 324, the child adds 3 ice cream scoops of 100, 2 ice cream scoops of 10 and 4 cherries.
- An adult can write any number on the empty ice cream cup and the child needs to complete the activity by adding the scoops and cherries.
GAME EXTENSIONS:
- The game can be played in another way, an adult can place the ice cream scoops and cherries on the large ice cream cup.
- The child needs to count and identify the number and write it on the large ice cream cup.
SKILLS LEARNT WITH PLAY:
- Understanding and learning of place value.
- Development of logical thinking and problem solving skills.
NOTE:
- All cards are laminated.