played the game shut the box

Math

• The child learned addition and subtraction while playing the game, as they had to add up the numbers on the dice and decide which numbers to cover on the board.
• They practiced counting and number recognition as they identified the numbers on the board and determined which ones to flip.
• The game helped in developing basic strategic thinking and decision-making skills as the child had to make choices about which numbers to cover based on the numbers rolled.
• They also learned about probability and chance as they anticipated which combinations of numbers were more likely to occur on the dice.

For continued development, consider introducing variations of the game to further challenge the child's addition and subtraction skills. You can also create homemade shut the box boards with larger numbers to work on more advanced addition and subtraction.

Book Recommendations

• The Doorbell Rang by Pat Hutchins: A fun story that involves sharing and dividing cookies, which can be linked to math concepts.
• One Hundred Hungry Ants by Elinor J Pinczes: This book introduces the concept of division and groups of numbers in a charming and engaging way.
• Math Curse by Jon Scieszka and Lane Smith: This book combines humor and math to show how math is everywhere in our daily lives.