Make learning about calendars fun and interactive with the exciting Crazy Calendar Chase Game! This fast-paced board game is designed to help students practise identifying dates and calculating the number of days between events using a calendar, all while having a great time racing to the finish.

During the game, students move through a calendar by answering calendar-based questions and progressing toward the last day of the month. Along the way, they will strengthen their understanding of calendar structure and build fluency in calculating elapsed time. The game format encourages repeated practise and supports collaborative learning through group play.

Crazy Calendar Chase Game includes detailed instructions, colourful game boards, and a set of 24 engaging calendar-based question cards. The resource is best enjoyed in small groups of 2 to 4 players. Players will need dice and counters to participate effectively. For enhanced visibility and accessibility, it is recommended to enlarge the game board to A3 size, ensuring all players can easily see and interact with it.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Practise identifying dates on a calendar
• ✅ Develop skills in calculating the number of days between events
• ✅ Strengthen understanding of calendar structure and conventions
• ✅ Build fluency in navigating months and dates
• ✅ Support collaborative learning through interactive gameplay

What’s Included:

• Detailed instructions for gameplay
• Calendar game boards in high and low colour options
• 24 calendar-based question cards

Materials Needed:

• Printed game boards (enlarge to A3 size if desired)
• Printed question cards
• Dice (one per group)
• Counters for each player

How to Use:

1. Print and prepare the game boards and question cards.
2. Enlarge the game board to A3 size for better visibility if needed.
3. Divide the class into small groups of 2 to 4 players.
4. Provide each group with a game board, dice, counters, and question cards.
5. Students take turns rolling the dice, moving their counters, and answering calendar-based questions to continue progressing through the board.
6. The first player to reach the last day of the month wins the game!

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Include in maths rotations as a targeted time and calendar activity
• 💡 Use as a fun consolidation activity after your calendar unit
• 💡 Provide as an engaging option for fast finishers
• 💡 Support EAL learners with scaffolded group play and guided question support
• 💡 Encourage peer teaching and collaboration during gameplay

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Enlarge game boards to A3 size to improve accessibility for all players
• 💛 Model gameplay and review question formats before starting independent play
• 💛 Differentiate by adjusting the level of question cards used to suit learner readiness
• 💛 Encourage students to verbalise their reasoning when answering questions to deepen understanding

Crazy Calendar Chase Game is a fantastic way to reinforce calendar skills through fun and interactive gameplay. With its flexible format and engaging design, it’s a valuable addition to your time and measurement teaching resources!