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Ladybug roll & cover addition game

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This spring we’re doing a lot of ladybug math! I designed this printable addition game with my Five in mind.

This free roll and cover game is such a fun ladybug math activity!

Printable Addition Game

The game board has the numbers 2-12, as these are the numbers you will get when you add two dice together. The most commonly rolled numbers are used the most, with 2 and 12 appearing only once each.  We grabbed a pair of dice and some power magnets so that we could play on a baking sheet.

ladybug roll and cover addition game

We took turns rolling the dice and adding the numbers together.  Then we covered their sum.  If that number had already been covered up,  the turn was over.

My daughter can easily look at a die and tell the number it displays without counting the dots (this is called subitizing), but I noticed her counting each individual dot to get the sum.  While this is appropriate for children who need to use that strategy, I know that she can do mental math.

I encouraged her to to look at the larger number of dots, name it, and then count up.  She tried this a bit, but often went back to counting the dots.  For that reason I would like to get a pair of numbered dice so that she’s really practicing addition facts instead of just counting.  You could easily make your own numbered dice by buying two small wooden blocks at a craft store and writing on the sides.  I’ll add that to my Michael’s shopping list. 🙂

child playing ladybug roll and cover addition game

When we finished the game, we’d covered the entire board except for the 2.  We tried for a long time to get 1+1, but agreed to end early when it just wasn’t showing up!

finished ladybug roll and cover addition game

My daughter enjoyed this, and it gave her some great math practice without using flash cards.

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Filed Under: Addition & Subtraction, Math Tagged With: kindergarten, first grade, addition

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29 Comments

  1. Robyn Haggett

    February 26, 2017 at 12:31 am

    I’m a casual teacher for years K – 6 and your resources particularly following the theme of lady bugs adds a fun dimension to learning a new skill for the K – 2 group. Thank you.

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    • Anna Geiger

      February 27, 2017 at 9:39 am

      I’m so glad you’re finding things here you can use, Robyn!

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  2. Keisha

    May 4, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    I would really love this game but for some reason I can’t download it

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    • Anna Geiger

      May 4, 2015 at 4:24 pm

      Hello, Keisha! Did you click on the word HERE? It says “Get your copy of the game HERE.” It should come right up. You might want to check this page for help with common problems: https://www.themeasuredmom.com/how-to-download-free-files/

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  3. Murièle K

    February 15, 2015 at 2:30 pm

    Another good exercise for my pupils!!! Thanks for sharing!
    May I translate it into french?!

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    • Anna Geiger

      February 15, 2015 at 2:34 pm

      Hello, Muriele! I’m so glad you’re finding things your students will enjoy! Part of my Terms of Use states that my printables may not be digitally edited. But you’re welcome to do some work with your copier to make the title in French, provided it is for your own personal or classroom use.

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      • Murièle K

        February 15, 2015 at 4:42 pm

        Thanks a lot Anna! 😀

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  4. Edna Siu

    September 16, 2014 at 11:13 pm

    Anna, it is a wonderful idea to get kids to learn math without hustle. I Pin it so more parents and teachers can come to know you and your sources.

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    • Anna Geiger

      September 19, 2014 at 8:27 pm

      Thank you so much for pinning, Edna!

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  5. Deb @ Living Montessori Now

    April 25, 2013 at 9:35 am

    What a wonderful idea for a printable! Thanks for so generously sharing it! I featured your post as the Free Printable of the Day at the Living Montessori Now Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/LivingMontessoriNow (and on Pinterest)

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    • annageig

      April 25, 2013 at 9:41 am

      Thank you so much, Deb!

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  6. Debs

    April 22, 2013 at 8:27 pm

    Thanks for linking to Tuesday Tots. I’ve featured you on Learn with Play at home this week 🙂

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    • annageig

      April 25, 2013 at 9:20 am

      Thanks so much for the feature, Debs!

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  7. Jill

    April 21, 2013 at 10:49 am

    What a super fun and cute game! Thank you for sharing this game this week on the Hearts for Home Blog Hop. We can’t wait to see what you link up next week!

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    • annageig

      April 25, 2013 at 9:20 am

      You’re welcome, Jill – and thanks so much for the comment.

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  8. Tara from The Magnolia Barn

    April 19, 2013 at 4:48 pm

    This is adorable. You have some fantastic resources!

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  9. Annette @ InAllYouDo

    April 19, 2013 at 9:23 am

    What a cute game!!!! Thanks for sharing on TGIF! I’ve pinned and shared this myself.

    Blessings,
    Annette

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    • annageig

      April 25, 2013 at 9:20 am

      Thank you so much, Annette!

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  10. Keitha

    April 19, 2013 at 5:55 am

    Cute game! Thanks for sharing.

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    • annageig

      April 25, 2013 at 9:19 am

      Thanks for stopping by, Keitha!

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  11. Lusine

    April 16, 2013 at 9:46 am

    wow,love this idea,awesome!

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    • annageig

      April 18, 2013 at 2:04 pm

      Thank you, Lusine!

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