Games
Hopscotch
Children play hopscotch by hopping through numbered squares while solving simple addition, subtraction, or memory tasks, boosting their coordination, math skills, and memory through active play.
Materials
- Chalk to Draw
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Checklist
- were the kids trying to challenge and look out for their friends answers?
- Were the kids jumping in numbers, spelling out the numbers and having fun rather than just walking over them?
how to play
Divide 10–14 children into a group, and then split them further into subgroups A and B with 5–7 kids each. Begin with a story, such as adventurers crossing stepping stones in a magical river or jungle, to spark imagination. Draw numbered squares on the floor or ground, and explain that each child will hop through the squares in turns, following the rules of the game. Give them simple math challenges: for example, they might be asked to jump to the square representing 4+5, or solve subtraction or multiplication problems by hopping on the correct number. Encourage them to take turns, watch each other, and cheer for their peers. If children struggle, give hints like: Which number is the sum? How can you balance on one foot to reach the correct square? Through this playful activity, children practice coordination, balance, and math skills while having fun with teamwork and turn-taking.
Challanges
- Recognize the numbers, memorize the pattern, and solve basic math operations.
Questions to be asked
- While identifying odd, even, or prime numbers, can you predict what number comes next in the sequence?