This engaging Easter Roll & Cover game is a fun and interactive way to help students develop their addition skills using the numbers 1-6 or 1-10. Designed for individual or small group play, this game provides the opportunity for students to roll two dice, add the numbers to find the total and cover a matching Easter egg on their board.

How to Complete

To suit the needs of your class, this resource includes two sets of game boards: addition to 12 and addition to 20. Print your choice of game on thick card for durability and gather the required materials, including 6- or 10-sided dice and small items for covering the eggs on the game boards, such as counters, pom poms, mini Easter eggs, Easter-themed erasers or small chicks. If using food items, be sure to check for any allergies.

1. To complete the activity, students will roll two dice and add the numbers to find the total.
2. They will then look for a number that matches the total on their game board. If they find a match, they can cover it with a small item, such as a counter or small Easter chick.
3. If students cannot find a number on their board or the number is already covered, they lose that turn.
4. The first student to cover all the Easter eggs on their board wins!

Additional Tips

1. Encourage students to verbalise their thinking as they add the two numbers.
2. Provide number lines, counting cubes, or tens frames and counters for additional support.
3. Younger students may benefit from having the game boards enlarged to A3.
4. For an additional sensory and fine motor element, have student roll small play dough ‘eggs’ to place on their board. If using this method, pop the game boards into write and wipe sleeves to keep them clean.

Extension Ideas

1. Equation Writing: Have students write the number sentence for each roll on a mini whiteboard before covering the number.

Easter Roll & Cover is a fantastic way to build foundational maths skills while keeping students engaged during the lead up to Easter.

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