Recognising Place Value 2-Digit Numbers Differentiated Board Game

How can I use Place Value 2-Digit Numbers board game?

Give children this snake and ladders differentiated game to practise recognising basic place value, partitioning two-digit numbers and representing numbers in different ways. Children will love to race their friends to the end and hop up a ladder or slip down a snake!

This classic snakes and ladders game is perfect for adding some fun into your afternoon maths lessons. It’s not always easy to keep children engaged at the back end of the day, but games like this can keep them learning and engaged.

Not only is this game fun, but it’s editable too. This adds tons of versatility and means you can change the game to the needs of your students. Or, reuse the resource over and over again to save yourself time and money.

If you found this activity handy, how about taking a look at our Blast off to 20! Place Value Board Game? This is another fantastic board game that can add to your children’s learning about basic place value.

These lovely Place Value to 50 Tens and Ones Dienes Matching Cards are another great revision method. Use them as a challenge to see how far your students have improved.

What can students learn from this basic place value board game?

Use this board game to teach your students about basic place value. It’s a brilliant way for them to practice their skills without it feeling like revision.

For all the parents and carers out there, this resource can be used at home too. How about making it into a games night with your little ones?

This board game was made by teachers for teachers, so you can be sure it’s in line with national curriculum values. Here at Twinkl, we want you to feel confident downloading and using our resources straight away.

Why are board games good for learning maths?

Board games are a great maths learning tool because they allow children to practice their skills without it feeling like learning. Plus, most board games naturally involve maths through counting the spaces moved or using dice.

Whilst children can have fun doing worksheets and revising, board games provide a different type of learning. The maths combined with teamwork or competition can help to increase your children’s enjoyment. It could be fun to make this a tradition in your classroom or at home, such as a Friday afternoon board game.