Bring energy and number writing practice together with the Number Writing Races: 1–6 Dice Game – an engaging activity designed to reinforce numeral formation, dice dot pattern recognition, and one-to-one correspondence through a hands-on game format.

Students roll a standard six-sided dice and write the number they rolled into the correct space on their worksheet. The race continues until they’ve filled every box, giving repeated practice in writing numbers from 1 to 6. This makes it ideal for strengthening number recognition and fine motor control through repeated exposure and movement-based play.

With minimal prep required and a clear game structure, the Number Writing Races: 1–6 Dice Game is a perfect fit for early years classrooms looking to combine number formation with excitement and strategy. It can be used individually or in small groups – whether during numeracy rotations, whole-class warm-ups, or intervention support.

Key Learning Outcomes

• ✅ Practise correct number formation for numerals 1–6
• ✅ Recognise dot patterns on a standard dice
• ✅ Build one-to-one correspondence and number–symbol connection
• ✅ Develop fine motor and handwriting control
• ✅ Improve focus and speed through structured game play

What’s Included

• Number writing recording sheet (1–6 grid format)
• Instructions for how to play

Materials Needed

• Printed recording sheets
• Standard six-sided dice (one per student or group)
• Pencils, crayons, or markers for writing
• Optional: clipboards or hard surfaces for flexible seating

How to Use

1. Print and distribute a copy of the recording sheet to each student.
2. Provide a six-sided dice to each student or pair.
3. Students roll the dice and identify the number they rolled.
4. They write the number into one of the boxes corresponding to that number on their sheet.
5. The game continues with students rolling and writing until the entire page is full.
6. Celebrate completion and optionally compare who completed their page first in a friendly class race!

Ideas for Classroom Use

• 💡 Use as a warm-up for number writing or handwriting sessions
• 💡 Set up as an independent station or small group activity during numeracy rotations
• 💡 Incorporate into maths intervention groups for hands-on number formation support
• 💡 Introduce during dice-themed number units or fine motor development lessons
• 💡 Extend by asking students to represent each number with physical counters or draw the matching dice pattern

Top Teacher Tips

• 💛 Laminate the sheets or place in write-and-wipe sleeves for repeated use with whiteboard markers
• 💛 Encourage correct pencil grip and posture while students complete the task
• 💛 Use coloured pencils or rainbow tracing to make repeated number writing more engaging
• 💛 Pair students up for collaborative play or friendly competition to add social interaction
• 💛 Use as an informal assessment tool to monitor handwriting development and number recognition

Number Writing Races: 1–6 Dice Game blends movement, strategy, and handwriting into one exciting classroom activity – helping students build foundational number skills with every roll!