Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply arithmetic skills in a fun and engaging board game activity.

Materials and Prep

• Board game of your choice (preferably one that involves counting and addition)
• Pen or pencil

Prior knowledge needed: Basic understanding of addition and counting.

Activities

1. Choose a board game that involves counting and addition. Examples include Snakes and Ladders, Chutes and Ladders, or Candyland.
2. Set up the game board and read through the rules together.
3. Take turns rolling the dice and moving your game piece along the board.
4. Whenever you land on a space, solve an arithmetic problem to determine your next move. For example, if you land on a space with a number 5, you could solve 3 + 2 to move forward 5 spaces.
5. Continue playing and practicing arithmetic skills until someone reaches the end of the board and wins the game.

Third Grade Talking Points

• "In this lesson, we will be playing a board game that will help us practice our math skills."
• "We will use addition and counting to move our game pieces along the board."
• "When we land on a space, we will solve an arithmetic problem to determine how many spaces to move."
• "Remember to take turns and have fun while practicing our math skills!"