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Learn Your Numbers: A Twist on Chutes and Ladders Board Game

April 29, 2019 by Mommy Evolution 37 Comments

Do you have a child who is having a hard time learning how to count to 100? Or just isn’t motivated enough to do so? I offer an updated version of Chutes and Ladders to get your kid motivated enough to learn his numbers up to 100!

My 6 year old doesn’t like to apply himself. If Vman doesn’t know something immediately, he just throws up his hands and either yells or leaves.

What is a mom to do? While playing Chutes and Ladders with Vman, inspiration hit!

A fun twist on the game! ers with Chutes and Ladders

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New Rules:

Play Chutes and Ladders just as you always would. However, when your child lands on a new space, he is offered a challenge. He has to tell the number he has landed on correctly the first time. Absolutely no do-overs. (Yep. I’m one tough mom!)

If he answers the number correctly:

  • You move backwards one space.
  • If you land on a chute, you have to take it.
  • If you land on a ladder, too bad. You don’t get to profit from his success!

If he answers incorrectly:

  • You move forward one space.
  • If you land on a chute, you do not take it.
  • If you land on a ladder, climb on up!

See how that incentive thing works?

Suddenly my son was focusing on thinking and getting the numbers right rather than blurting out any old number that popped into his head.

I have a feeling we’ll be playing a lot of Chutes and Ladders in the future.

EVOLVE: Have you used any kind of incentives to get your kids to learn? Share them!

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Comments

  1. anotherjennifer says

    April 16, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    What a great idea! The fun part is they get to move you backwards if they are correct. What son doesn’t want to do that? 🙂

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:11 pm

      I really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.

      Reply
  2. Margaret Heisworkingitout Reed says

    April 17, 2013 at 1:18 am

    Really an great ideal. My grandson has challenges will learning, This would of been great for him. Visiting from DWW hop, new follower,
    Living F.A.B.ulously on Purpose

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:11 pm

      Thanks for visiting from the hop! I really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.

      Reply
  3. Michele says

    April 18, 2013 at 10:51 am

    Definitely like this idea!!

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:11 pm

      I really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.

      Reply
  4. Tamara Wilson says

    April 18, 2013 at 10:54 am

    Thanks for the tips, helps have fun while learning I love that.

    Reply
  5. Andrea Smith says

    April 18, 2013 at 11:45 am

    What a great idea. I need to get shoots and ladders for my son. Now when I do we can play it normal and this way. Double the fun.

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:10 pm

      I really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.

      Reply
  6. Coolchillmom says

    April 18, 2013 at 11:59 am

    Great idea
    Thans

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:10 pm

      I really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.

      Reply
  7. Cyndie Norell says

    April 18, 2013 at 2:45 pm

    I just bought this game for the same reasons!

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:10 pm

      I really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.

      Reply
  8. healy088 says

    April 18, 2013 at 4:06 pm

    I am glad my daughter is very good in counting numbers … This is one cool idea, playing while learning…

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:10 pm

      My son is stumbling on his numbers. I’m going to have to think of other ways to make it interesting for him!

      Reply
  9. Marie Baker says

    April 18, 2013 at 4:37 pm

    Cool!! My son learned his numbers fast its words he struggles with. This is a good idea though for counting!

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 18, 2013 at 4:48 pm

      Oooo. That gives me an idea! I think flash cards of sight words could also be used 🙂

      Reply
  10. stanleyandkatrina says

    April 18, 2013 at 7:16 pm

    I love that they control how you move. Creative and super cool.
    Stopping by on the Friday Flash Blog
    Cool Mom
    for Stanley and Katrina

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:09 pm

      Thanks for visiting from Friday Flash Blog 🙂 I really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.

      Reply
  11. Melinda Dunne (@MelindaDunne) says

    April 18, 2013 at 7:31 pm

    That is a wonderful idea and very creative! It is difficult to keep children focused at that age but this sounds like it does the trick.

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:08 pm

      I really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.

      Reply
  12. Katia says

    April 18, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    Brilliant! My sons are not quite there yet, but I love the idea. I’ll try to apply my own mommy brain and remember 🙂

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:08 pm

      Being a mom is always about adapting to what your kid needs… as well as to their learning needs.

      Reply
  13. Jennifer Williams says

    April 18, 2013 at 9:47 pm

    I love those rules. My 3yo and I love playing this game, I will try that with him as we are learning numbers and letters.

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:07 pm

      I really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.

      Reply
  14. Chubskulit Rose says

    April 18, 2013 at 10:42 pm

    My kids love playing those!

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:07 pm

      I really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.

      Reply
  15. Nova says

    April 18, 2013 at 10:47 pm

    This is the best game ever, I love this snake and ladder, want to play this someday when my son is old enough to play board game .

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:07 pm

      I really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.

      Reply
  16. marly_ms (@mgmhar) says

    April 20, 2013 at 11:49 pm

    This is a cool game for young kids.

    Marms
    http://www.brightbundles.com/

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 12:07 pm

      I really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.

      Reply
  17. manicmamaof2 says

    April 22, 2013 at 8:58 am

    This was one of my fav games when I was a younger child. I really want to get it for my son!

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:54 am

      This is such a fun game. And now it’s taking on a new meaning with my new rules 🙂

      Reply
  18. amiableamy (@amiable2amy) says

    April 22, 2013 at 9:59 am

    This is a great strategy to teach mathematical ability to kids. I am all for educational toys.

    Reply
    • thejennyevolution says

      April 25, 2013 at 11:54 am

      I love education toys, too. I’ve got to sneak in learning however I can.

      Reply
  19. Amy D. says

    April 28, 2013 at 7:43 pm

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    Reply
  20. Jenni Samual says

    April 29, 2019 at 5:44 am

    Really an amazing Ideas. I love this game. and also it helps to have fun while learning. Thanks for the sharing this interesting game.

    Reply

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