To ride on the merry-go-round, you need to get into the right cabin! This learning activity includes 2 puzzles with multiple solutions for working with numbers and number combinations through play.

Skills developed

Count, build and compare number combinations up to 10. Build, combine and break down numerical values from 2 to 10. Decipher instructions, respond to clues. Solve basic numerical problems.

Description

Children discover ways of arranging their puzzle and combinations of pieces to fill the boxes: for example, 5 children in a box is 4 plus 1 or 1 plus 4, or 3 plus 2 or 2 plus 3. They then complete coded activities on the cards and can correct themselves unassisted.Activity progressionThe 12 double-sided cards (24 activities) are grouped into 6 progressively increasing levels of difficulty. One side of the card can be used to correct actions on the other side. On the front: the model to recreate (template).On the back: 6 levels for reading, analysing and solving problems involve different representations of the number.

Technical specifications

The box contains: 1 teacher’s leaflet. 12 double-sided activity cards, with 24 models (21 x 21 cm). 2 identical 16-piece puzzles and 1 varnished-wood base (L/W/D. base: 21 x 21 x 1 cm; L/W/D. piece: 2.5 x 3.3 x 0.5 cm).