Name That Number
Grade Level: 1st Grade
This activity brings the fun of board games to building math
skills! Name That Number is a game where your child will
practice reading 2-digit numbers. Players will use a regular
dot dice to determine how many spaces on the game board
you will move and then read aloud the number on which you
land. The winner is the first to make it to the FINISH.
Materials:
 Printable Name That Number game board
 Regular dot dice
 Any small object to use as a game piece (a different item per player) such as a penny, dime,
button, M&M candy, etc
Directions:
This game is for 2-4 players. All players will begin at START. In turn, each player will roll the dice
and move their game piece the number of spaces rolled. A player may stay on that spot IF they can
read the number located there. If not, the player must return to their last position. (Players may help
one another identify numbers but they must not advance if they are unable to read the number.)
Continue along the game path while being careful of the “gray” squares – they have special directions!
The first player to the FINISH wins the game!
Math Connections:
There is a lot of math your child is learning in school that goes along with this game. It is important for
your child to understand that the numeral is something we learn to read and write, and that it
represents how much. It is very important for your child to know the number names and be able to
apply them to quantities. This will help your child reach the goal of reading numerals, counting
forward, and counting backward. This will be helpful when learning about place value in the future
also.
Math Conversations:
Good news! We need not be math experts in order to help our children succeed in mathematics.
Asking questions enables us to lead children to a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts.
Good questions open paths to new ideas. This creates an interesting, nonthreatening environment that
invites learning. Listen carefully to your child’s responses. Encourage your child to think out aloud
through activities, step by step. Be patient when your child is hesitant or confused. Let your child
complete activities and make mistakes without making judgments. Praise your child’s thinking. Be
sensitive to when your child feels confident and is ready to move on. And, of course, last but not
least – HAVE FUN!
Submitted by Cher Rosser, MIT
NAME THAT NUMBER
START
13
19
55
34
71
91
15
77
Lose a
turn
90
31
16
41
15
77
22
11
70
44
81
61
25
99
88
12
14
66
14
80
18
21
Move
ahead
3
spaces
Trade
places
with
another
player
91
Move
ahead
5
spaces
71
31
34
55
19
16
41
99
12
Go
back to
start
90
40
51
13
99
20
Submitted by Cher Rosser, MIT
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