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Teacher KS1 Playing with Dice Collection

Using Dice Here and There
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Using Dice Here and There

Bernard's article reminds us of the richness of using dice for number, shape and probability.
Using dice games in the classroom
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Using dice games in the classroom

This article outlines some of the benefits of using dice games in the classroom, especially as a tool for formative assessment.
Snail One Hundred
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Snail One Hundred

In this game, you throw a dice and move counters along the snail's body and in a spiral around the snail's shell. It is about understanding tens and ones.

Two Dice
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Two Dice

Age
5 to 7
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Find all the numbers that can be made by adding the dots on two dice.
Tug of War
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Tug of War

Age
5 to 7
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Can you use the numbers on the dice to reach your end of the number line before your partner beats you?

Shut the box
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Shut the box

Age
5 to 7
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An old game with lots of arithmetic!

Dotty Six
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Dotty Six

Age
5 to 11
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Dotty Six is a simple dice game that you can adapt in many ways.

Incey Wincey Spider
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Incey Wincey Spider

Age
5 to 7
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You'll need two dice to play this game against a partner. Will Incey Wincey make it to the top of the drain pipe or the bottom of the drain pipe first?