Dominoes (For ages 4+)
Use Dominoes for a fun way to reinforce numbers, number sense and counting skills. Domino tiles are a lot of fun to play with too!
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
- Numeracy: number recognition, measuring, counting, addition, subtracting and patterns.
- Problem solving.
- Sensory- hands on manipulating tools.
- Fine motor skills- strengthening little muscles through manipulation of tools.
- Hand and eye coordination- watching and doing and coordinating these actions.
- Language development – talking about what they are doing, sharing ideas, communication and numeracy vocabulary.
- Self-esteem- a sense of pride and achievement.
Here’s a link to what to do with Dominoes beyond the game! https://www.google.com/search?q=what+to+do+with+dominoes&safe=active&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjZq4WtpMTbAhXDtVMKHQ9kBt4QsAQIowE&biw=1584&bih=748
Description
8 tubs of 168 wooden dominoes—which includes 6 complete sets of 28 dominoes! Dominoes come in 6 colors; each domino measures 1 3/4″ long.
8 sets of four
WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD – Small parts. Not for children under 3 years.
Resource Links:
Domino Rules https://www.dominorules.com/the-basics
The Easiest Way to Play Dominoes https://www.wikihow.com/Play-Dominoes
Early Literacy: Counting with Dominoes https://www.learning4kids.net/2016/02/21/counting-with-dominoes/
Google: Domino Chain Reactions!
Easy Domino Experiment http://inspirationlaboratories.com/domino-experiment/
Dominoes Chain Reaction Sets New Guinness World Record https://www.dogonews.com/2017/11/20/video-of-the-week-76017-dominoes-chain-reaction-sets-new-guinness-world-record