Snakes ladders / Activity Analysis

Math

• The child learned to count and recognize numbers as they move their game piece along the board.
• They practiced addition and subtraction skills by counting the number of spaces they advanced or went back on the board.
• They learned about probability as they rolled the dice and determined the likelihood of landing on a ladder or a snake.
• The child developed their spatial awareness by visually tracking their position on the board and understanding the concept of moving forward or backward.

Social Studies

• The child learned about different cultures and traditions as they encountered various themes on the game board, such as landmarks from different countries.
• They practiced turn-taking and cooperation by playing the game with their peers, fostering social skills and teamwork.
• The game introduced the concept of consequences as the child experienced the effects of landing on a ladder (positive consequence) or a snake (negative consequence).
• They may have gained a basic understanding of maps and directions as they navigated the board.

To further develop math skills, you can encourage the child to create their own snakes and ladders game using a grid paper and practice counting, adding, and subtracting numbers to create the game rules. Additionally, you can incorporate more social studies elements by researching and discussing the landmarks or historical events represented on the game board.

Book Recommendations

• Snakes and Ladders and Hundreds of Mice by Elizabeth Honey: A fun story about a group of mice who play a snakes and ladders game in an attic.
• Math Curse by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith: A humorous book that combines math concepts with a captivating story.
• The Great Snakes and Ladders Game by Lorraine Horsley: A book that follows the adventures of a group of friends playing a life-sized snakes and ladders game.