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More Playing with Dice KS1

Incey Wincey Spider

Age 5 to 7
Challenge Level Yellow star

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?

Two Dice

Age 5 to 7
Challenge Level Yellow star

Find all the numbers that can be made by adding the dots on two dice.

Tug of War

Age 5 to 7
Challenge Level Yellow star

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

Using Dice Here and There

Age 5 to 11

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

Dice & Spinners Interactive

Simple dice and spinners tool for experiments.

Snail One Hundred

Age 5 to 7
Challenge Level Yellow star

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.

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The NRICH Project aims to enrich the mathematical experiences of all learners. To support this aim, members of the NRICH team work in a wide range of capacities, including providing professional development for teachers wishing to embed rich mathematical tasks into everyday classroom practice.

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