Key Stage 1 Numeracy Homework
Reception Number Recognition
"Butterfly Lotto"

What will this game will achieve?
This will help your child to read number names up to 6.  It will also give them practice in matching the names to the numerals and number dots.

You will need:

        



How do you play?
  • Each person chooses a butterfly base-board
  • Take turns throwing the die (The highest score goes first)
  • Read the number on the die and cover the corresponding number on the butterfly with a counter
  • Miss a go if the number is already covered or if the number is read incorrectly
  • The first player to cover all their spots is the winner

    NB If your child is unsure of the names on the die then take some time to read them with your child before you start playing