Counting in 2s Game - Socks on the Washing Line (up to 50)

What’s included?

This game is made up of three resources. A set of x6 different coloured ‘Washing Line Game Boards’ (x6 sheets, landscape orientation), a set of x5 ‘Counting in 2’s socks’ sheets (x5 sheets, landscape orientation) to cut up and use as cards and a matching set of counting in 2’s (sock!) number lines and set of x7 number lines (x1 sheet, landscape orientation), providing clear visual support for learners (who need this) while playing this game. x12 pdf (landscape orientation) sheets are included in total.

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 shorter sequences of 2’s numbers should improve. A visual reference sock number line to assist learners is included to be used as needed.

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 resource 1 and 2 are both needed. The sock number lines to use as a reference are optional, depending on how much support learners need.

Resource 1

Washing Line Game Boards x6 washing line boards (sheets) in x6 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’.

Printing these washing line boards onto card (instead of paper) is recommended. Laminating these would be ideal.

Resource 2

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 and eliminate cheating!) Laminating these would be ideal.

Resource 3

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

Game tips

• encourage learners to remember where players return their collected (and discarded!) 2’s number cards to the grid will increase their chances of winning!
• to also increase winning chances encourage players not to choose to keep/collect the same number cards sequence that other players are collecting.
• use a 'Counting in 2’s socks number line' as a reference if needed to give learners more support or use without to give learners more challenge
• There are not enough of every sock number card for everyone to successfully choose and use the same sock number cards for their sequences unless you included more of the sock number cards which is possible but could become complicated!

Important message…

ANY issues with any of this resource please don’t hesitate to let us know - we are happy to make changes.