Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to practice basic arithmetic skills using dice.

Materials and Prep

• A pair of dice
• A flat surface to roll the dice on

Before starting the lesson, make sure you understand the concept of counting and recognizing numbers.

Activities

1. Roll the dice and count the number of dots on each die.

For example, if you roll a 3 and a 4, count 3 dots on one die and 4 dots on the other die.

2. Add the numbers together.

Using the example above, add 3 and 4 to get a sum of 7.

3. Subtract one number from the other.

For instance, subtract 3 from 4 to get a difference of 1.

4. Multiply the numbers together.

Using the same example, multiply 3 and 4 to get a product of 12.

5. Divide one number by the other.

Divide 4 by 3 to get a quotient of 1 with a remainder of 1.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "We can use dice to practice our math skills."
• "When we roll the dice, we count the dots on each die."
• "To add, we put together the numbers we see on the dice."
• "To subtract, we take away one number from the other."
• "To multiply, we can think of it as adding the same number multiple times."
• "To divide, we share or split the number into equal groups."