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!
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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anotherjennifer says
April 16, 2013 at 1:13 pmWhat 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? 🙂
thejennyevolution says
April 25, 2013 at 12:11 pmI really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.
Margaret Heisworkingitout Reed says
April 17, 2013 at 1:18 amReally an great ideal. My grandson has challenges will learning, This would of been great for him. Visiting from DWW hop, new follower,
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thejennyevolution says
April 25, 2013 at 12:11 pmThanks 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.
Michele says
April 18, 2013 at 10:51 amDefinitely like this idea!!
thejennyevolution says
April 25, 2013 at 12:11 pmI really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.
Tamara Wilson says
April 18, 2013 at 10:54 amThanks for the tips, helps have fun while learning I love that.
Andrea Smith says
April 18, 2013 at 11:45 amWhat 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.
thejennyevolution says
April 25, 2013 at 12:10 pmI really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.
Coolchillmom says
April 18, 2013 at 11:59 amGreat idea
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thejennyevolution says
April 25, 2013 at 12:10 pmI really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.
Cyndie Norell says
April 18, 2013 at 2:45 pmI just bought this game for the same reasons!
thejennyevolution says
April 25, 2013 at 12:10 pmI really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.
healy088 says
April 18, 2013 at 4:06 pmI am glad my daughter is very good in counting numbers … This is one cool idea, playing while learning…
thejennyevolution says
April 25, 2013 at 12:10 pmMy son is stumbling on his numbers. I’m going to have to think of other ways to make it interesting for him!
Marie Baker says
April 18, 2013 at 4:37 pmCool!! My son learned his numbers fast its words he struggles with. This is a good idea though for counting!
thejennyevolution says
April 18, 2013 at 4:48 pmOooo. That gives me an idea! I think flash cards of sight words could also be used 🙂
stanleyandkatrina says
April 18, 2013 at 7:16 pmI love that they control how you move. Creative and super cool.
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thejennyevolution says
April 25, 2013 at 12:09 pmThanks 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.
Melinda Dunne (@MelindaDunne) says
April 18, 2013 at 7:31 pmThat 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.
thejennyevolution says
April 25, 2013 at 12:08 pmI really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.
Katia says
April 18, 2013 at 8:05 pmBrilliant! My sons are not quite there yet, but I love the idea. I’ll try to apply my own mommy brain and remember 🙂
thejennyevolution says
April 25, 2013 at 12:08 pmBeing a mom is always about adapting to what your kid needs… as well as to their learning needs.
Jennifer Williams says
April 18, 2013 at 9:47 pmI love those rules. My 3yo and I love playing this game, I will try that with him as we are learning numbers and letters.
thejennyevolution says
April 25, 2013 at 12:07 pmI really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.
Chubskulit Rose says
April 18, 2013 at 10:42 pmMy kids love playing those!
thejennyevolution says
April 25, 2013 at 12:07 pmI really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.
Nova says
April 18, 2013 at 10:47 pmThis 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 .
thejennyevolution says
April 25, 2013 at 12:07 pmI really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.
marly_ms (@mgmhar) says
April 20, 2013 at 11:49 pmThis is a cool game for young kids.
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thejennyevolution says
April 25, 2013 at 12:07 pmI really do love this game. And my son is loving the new rules. It makes the game that much more exciting.
manicmamaof2 says
April 22, 2013 at 8:58 amThis was one of my fav games when I was a younger child. I really want to get it for my son!
thejennyevolution says
April 25, 2013 at 11:54 amThis is such a fun game. And now it’s taking on a new meaning with my new rules 🙂
amiableamy (@amiable2amy) says
April 22, 2013 at 9:59 amThis is a great strategy to teach mathematical ability to kids. I am all for educational toys.
thejennyevolution says
April 25, 2013 at 11:54 amI love education toys, too. I’ve got to sneak in learning however I can.
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Jenni Samual says
April 29, 2019 at 5:44 amReally an amazing Ideas. I love this game. and also it helps to have fun while learning. Thanks for the sharing this interesting game.