Reading the Dice

On a dice picture you see dots.
Recognize at a glance which number the picture shows.
Write down the matching number.
The filled-in example below shows the answer.

Example

= 2
= 1

For parents

What does this exercise practice?

Recognizing dice pictures in a flash strengthens the sense of quantities up to six without counting each dot.

Common pitfalls

Some children touch every dot. The familiar dice pictures may be recognized as a whole.

How to practice at home

Roll a real die and name the number right away, without counting the dots one by one.

Related: Dice, Dominoes

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