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Perfect Ten

3 + 7 = 10
Easy, if you remember where the numbers are.

Braille Activity

  • Numeracy
  • Socialisation
  • Strategy

Level: 2

Number of players: 2

Duration: 5 min

Skills:

  • Calculate with numbers

  • Develop memory

  • Develop strategies to succeed

  • Engage in play with peers

Children add number bricks together to make ten. But it’s not that simple!
The numbers are hidden. This activity mixes memory and numeracy skills.

Goals

To practice and improve memory, observation and addition skills in a multi-medium activity. 
To understand and follow rules.

The adult prepares

  • 8 number bricks 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9

  • 8 equal-sign bricks =

  • 1 baseplate with the number sign brick.


Attach the number bricks randomly on the baseplate, in 2 columns.

Cover each brick with an equal sign brick.

The children play

1


Ask player 1 to uncover two number bricks and add the numbers revealed together.

If the total is 10, they take the bricks. If not, they cover them up again.

2


Player 2 follows the same instructions, trying to remember what the hidden numbers are.

Always make sure that both players read the numbers aloud and allow the other player to touch the position of the bricks.

Facilitation tips

  • Ask: How do you remember where the bricks are?

  • Change the number of bricks.

  • Change number to be reached.