Classroom Teacher Integrated

Name of Activity: Dice Freeze Tag

Academic content: Math

Purpose of Activity: To have the students practice their number recognition through a cardio enhancing tag game.

Prerequisites: Students should be able to easily recognize and verbally state the numbers on a standard six-sided dice.

Suggested Grade Level: 1-2

Materials Needed: - Large Dice (8" inflatable dice work well); - Foam Pool Noodles (1/every 6 students...cut noodles in half for better handling); - Body tags to stick on the front or back of the student with the individual dice numbers. The tags should match the numbers of a dice (using the same dot configuration as a dice) with enough cards so that each student will receive a card. For example with classes of 24, 4 of each of the dice numbers will need to be created.

Physical activity: Locomotor Skills

Description of Idea

Variations:

For younger children - have them work in pairs with each partner having the same number.

For older students - use two dice and have the numbers in numerical form written on their body tags. The game is played the same except the students have to translate the dots on the dice to their numerical form in order to play the game.

Assessment Ideas:

Using a computer - possibly with a powerpoint presentation program, quickly flash the dice numbers on the screen. See how long it takes students to recognize the number.

Adaptations for Students with Disabilities:

Pair students who have developmental disabilities and have difficulty with number recognition with those who are more able.