I first saw this type of game at my son's drop-in playschool and he just loved it!! So when we were going camping, I knew that this would be the perfect game to take along! I really have no idea what the game is, but thought I'd make up my own version.
It is really quite simple: he rolls a die and matches the number to the chart and puts the die in a box beside the corresponding number. He is getting good at recognizing and counting the dots on the dice.
It is really quite simple: he rolls a die and matches the number to the chart and puts the die in a box beside the corresponding number. He is getting good at recognizing and counting the dots on the dice.
We also make patterns, build things, and group like-numbers or colors with the blocks. So multi-functional! And the best part is, my son loves it!
Here is Lee in the tent playing the game with me:
How to make your own busy bag:
To start, I found a bag of plain colored foam cubes at the dollar store. I took three of each color and marked them, using a thick Sharpie, with numbers 1 through 6; I then took another three of each color and marked them with dots 1 through 6.
To start, I found a bag of plain colored foam cubes at the dollar store. I took three of each color and marked them, using a thick Sharpie, with numbers 1 through 6; I then took another three of each color and marked them with dots 1 through 6.
It wouldn't be complete without a printable to go along with it, so I have made my own. Click here for your free Dice Number Matching Busy Bag printable! I laminated my printable for extra durability.
There are so many busy bags floating around the internet these days! And they are so fun to put together. I made a travel bag for the kids when we did a small road trip this summer and they loved it! (More on that in another post)
Check out my Pinterest Busy Bags for Preschoolers Board for more ideas!!
UPDATE: I have posted a Dice Addition Game for Kids, for my daughter, who is older, check it out here!
UPDATE: I have posted a Dice Addition Game for Kids, for my daughter, who is older, check it out here!
Do/Did you have busy bags for your kids? If so, what do/did you have in them?
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What a GREAT activity!! Thanks for creating the printable! Love this :)
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You're very welcome! Thanks for stopping by, Bethany! :)
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