Number Chicks

Similar to Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, Number Chicks concentrates on number recognition (rather than counting dots) and includes a fast and fun variation for older kids. There are three variations of the game, including a fast-paced action game for older children.

Age:
3+

Skills:
Number recognition
Pencil control
Counter play

Equipment:
One die (numbered)
Printable sheet or game board
Pencils or counters

Pencil and paper game

Print out a “Number Chicks” printable sheet for each player. With the youngest child starting, take it in turns to roll the die and color in the appropriate chick. If you roll the same number again, you miss your turn. The winner is the first to color in all their chicks.

Number Chicks (black and white)

Junior board game / file folder game

Print out the colour version of the game onto card stock and laminate, or stick to the inside of a file folder. Alternatively, have the children colour in the
black and white version to create their own. Give each player a small pile of counters of their own color.

Youngest child rolls first. He places his counter on the chick with the corresponding number, then passes the die to the next player. If there is already a counter on the appropriate chick, you miss your go. When all the chicks are covered, count up the counters to discover the winner.

Number Chicks (colour)

Board game /file folder game variation for older kids

This is a fast, two-player game for older children. You will need a pile of about 10 counters for each player (in their own color) as well as 2 dice (or try 3 dice for an even faster game).

The younger player starts by rolling the dice and placing a counter on the corresponding chicks. Each chick can hold a maximum of 2 of the same-colored counters, at which points that chick is “held” for that player and the counters may not be moved or added to. If there is only one counter on a chick, it may be bumped off by the other player if he rolls the same number. Continue until all chicks are “held” by one or other player, then count to find the winner.

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