Give your students a fun and interactive way to build number recognition and practise addition with Weather Roll & Cover! This easy-to-use game is perfect for developing fluency with number identification and addition facts while providing valuable hands-on learning opportunities. With two differentiated levels of play, this resource can be used across a range of abilities and makes a great addition to your maths rotations or independent practise options.

To play, students select a game board and roll the dice. In Level 1, they roll one dice showing dot formations and place a counter or cube on the matching number on their board. In Level 2, students roll two dice, add the numbers together, and then cover the corresponding number. The aim is to cover all numbers on the game board. If a number has already been covered, they skip their turn and wait for the next roll. This simple twist adds an element of strategy and anticipation that keeps students engaged!

Weather Roll & Cover includes six different game board designs, each provided at both levels of difficulty. The playful weather theme adds a touch of fun while keeping the focus on building key maths skills. The game is ideal for reinforcing number recognition and developing early addition fluency. It’s also a great tool for encouraging subitising, counting on, and flexible thinking when adding small numbers.

Designed for independent play, Weather Roll & Cover is easy to set up and manage in your classroom. Simply print, laminate, and add dice and counters. Students can use the game boards during maths rotations, as an early finisher task, or in small group sessions. The differentiated levels make it easy to cater to a variety of learners, helping everyone to experience success while building important number skills.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Develop number recognition and subitising skills
• ✅ Strengthen addition fluency with small numbers
• ✅ Build confidence with counting on and mental addition strategies
• ✅ Promote flexible thinking about number relationships
• ✅ Foster independence and engagement through game-based learning

What’s Included:

• Six Weather Roll & Cover game boards (each provided at two levels)
• Teacher notes with tips for set-up, differentiation, and classroom use

Materials Needed:

• Printed and laminated game boards
• Dice (one or two per player, depending on the level used)
• Counters or small cubes for covering numbers

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during maths rotations to build number recognition and addition fluency
• 💡 Include in independent learning stations for meaningful maths practise
• 💡 Offer as a fun and purposeful early finisher activity
• 💡 Pair students of varying abilities for collaborative learning and maths talk
• 💡 Use Level 1 with younger learners and progress to Level 2 to develop addition strategies

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Laminate game boards for durability and repeated use
• 💛 Encourage students to verbalise their number combinations and strategies as they play
• 💛 Use large foam dice for added fun and to support learners who need more visual cues
• 💛 Observe students’ counting and addition strategies to inform future instruction

Weather Roll & Cover is a fun, flexible, and effective resource for building number recognition and addition skills. The engaging weather theme and easy-to-learn format make it a go-to game for helping students develop fluency and confidence with early number concepts!