Counting On Games Are ‘Sweet!’ 

Enliven your maths stations with counting on games like ‘Counting On 1,’ a candy-themed printable game that makes learning addition feel like a treat! This colourful resource helps students practise counting on by 1 with problems like 3 + 1, 1 + 6, and 5 + 1. As players move along the sugary path, they draw cards and solve simple addition problems to keep advancing. Perfect for early learners, this low-prep game adds a sprinkle of fun to foundational maths practise – great for fast finishers, small groups or home learning.

This counting on game includes: 

• Game board
• Game pieces 
• Number cube
• 36 Game cards 
• Instructions
• Answer key

Using This Counting On Game in the Classroom

Our counting on games take just a bit of preparation, and then they can be used for years to come. Here’s how!

Getting Ready

1. Start by downloading the counting on games of your choice in the formats that work best for you.
2. Print out the game board, playing cards, answer key, number cube, and game tokens. For extra sturdiness, we suggest using cardboard.
3. Cut out the cards and tokens, and put together the number cube.

Playing the Game

1. Each student places their game piece on the ‘Start’ space. Stack the cards on the ‘Draw Pile’ spot.
2. The first player rolls the number cube and moves forward that number of spaces.
3. The player follows any instructions on the space.
4. If the space shows a picture, the player picks a card and solves the equation. A correct answer means they stay put; a wrong answer sends them back to their last spot.
5. Players continue taking turns. The first to reach the ‘Finish’ space is the winner!

Downloading This Counting On Activity

Downloading this counting on activity is easy. Simply click the drop-down arrow on the download button and choose between the PDF or Google Slides formats of this resource. 

This resource was created by Samantha Rose, a teacher and a Teach Starter collaborator.

Additional “Counting On” Activities

Want more counting on activities your students will enjoy? You’re in the right spot! Check out the resources below. 

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