Counting in 2s to 50 Game - Washing Line/Socks

What’s included?
This game is made up of three resources. A set of x5 ‘Counting in 2’s socks’ sheets to cut up and use as cards, a set of x6 different coloured ‘Washing Line Game Boards’ and a matching set of counting in 2’s (sock!) number lines. update! Set of x7 number lines added - providing clear visual support for learners while playing this game!

Who’s it for?
This resource has been designed for early years children, pupils in years one and two as well as older students needing additional learning support.

To play this game the two resources included are both needed.

What’s it for?
This download includes a game (for up to x6 players) to practise ‘counting in 2’s’ (up to 50) using pairs of socks as a helpful visual guide. This game has been designed to encourage learners to think about ordering two’s numbers separately from the predictable counting pattern. Learners will still need to use their knowledge of counting in 2’s to help them but through playing this game their ability to recall the sequence of 2’s number will be called on.

Resource 1 details
Counting in 2’s ‘Sock number cards’

x5 sheets featuring pairs of socks numbered from 2 up to 50.

Printing these ‘sock cards’ onto card (instead of paper) will prevent the numbers being visible through the paper when placed face down to play the game (helping to increase ‘fairness’ / eliminate cheating!)

Resource 2
‘Washing Line Game Boards’
x6 sheets, six different colours are included - red/yellow/green/blue/purple/pink.

Simple instructions (as well as what is needed to play the game) are included at the top of every ‘Washing Line Game Board’.

Resource 3
x1 sheet which includes x7 Counting in 2’s number lines to 50 with socks. There is one black and white (neutral) version and one colour to match each of the ‘Washing Line Game Boards’ so each player can have their own number line to assist them during the game (if needed).

Game tips

• use a counting in 2’s socks number line if needed (more challenging without)
• Remembering where players return 2’s number cards to the grid will increase players chances of winning!
• to increase winning chances encourage players NOT to choose to keep the ‘same’ cards (showing the same sequence of counting in 2’s) that other players are collecting.
• There are not enough of every sock number card for everyone to successfully choose and use the same sock number cards for their sequences.

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