Number Board

1. Overview

The “Number Board” lays the foundation for addition and subtraction. Understanding where a number falls on the number line helps your child understand the sequence of numbers as well as the distance between them (subtraction). This activity has four different levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, and Mathematician. See the Math Curriculum page for guidance on when to complete each level.

“Complete the Number Board!”

2. Materials

3. Activity

Go to the Downloads section of this page and find the materials for the level your child is on. See the Curriculum page for guidance on when to complete the different levels. Print out the number board and numbered dots. Place the dots in a bowl and the number board in front of your child. When your child is ready to begin, tell your child: “Take out the first dot. Say the number out loud, find it on the number board, and place the dot on the matching number.” Continue until all the dots are placed on the number board.

4. Extensions

Once your child masters the basic game, use an empty number board with no numbers. Have your child place the numbered dots in order on the empty board. This is a very hard variation, so don’t worry if your child is unable to complete this task.

5. Assessment

This activity is excellent for assessing your child’s progress. Every two weeks, time your child completing the exercise. When your child is ready to begin, start the timer and tell your child to take out the first dot in the bowl. After the last dot has been placed, stop the timer. Record the results in a calendar to track her progress.

6. Questions and Answers

Q: What if my child places the dot on the wrong number?
A: Remove the dot and tell your child to try again. Do not place the dot correctly for your child unless she places the dot incorrectly three times.

7. Downloads

To download, right-click and select Save As.

The Sight Words Number Boards are provided under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. Basically, you are permitted complete license to use the resources, provided you leave the attribution hallmark (our logo) on the resources. We would be happy to see the materials used in the classroom, in the home, as part of your tutoring business, or however you see fit. You do not need to contact us for permission to use the materials. We want you to use them!