Roll It, Flip It & Move!

Help your child practice number recognition and counting through an active movement game that makes early numeracy engaging and enjoyable.

Children roll a die or flip a numeral card before completing the corresponding number of movements, such as jumping, clapping, hopping or stomping. This helps them connect written numerals with quantities while practicing counting in a meaningful way.

Incorporating movement can help young children remain engaged and remember new concepts more easily. This activity supports early numeracy while also developing coordination, listening and the ability to follow instructions.

The included demonstration video shows you how to introduce the game and adapt it as your child’s confidence develops.

Make it easier

Begin with numbers 1–5 and use simple movements, such as clapping, jumping or tapping. Complete the movements alongside your child and count each one aloud together.

As their confidence grows, gradually introduce numbers up to 10.

Make it harder

Progress to numbers 10–20 and encourage your child to suggest more complex movements or combine two actions.

For an additional challenge, play a movement-based counting game such as What’s the Time, Mr Wolf?, encouraging your child to carefully count each step or jump.

Skills supported

• Recognising numerals
• Connecting numerals with quantities
• Careful and accurate counting
• One-to-one correspondence
• Listening and following instructions
• Gross motor coordination
• Balance and body awareness
• Working memory and concentration
• Confidence with numbers

What you’ll receive

• A one-page printable number-line resource covering 1–10 and 1–20
• Numeral and dot representations for numbers 1–10
• A step-by-step demonstration video
• Ideas for making the activity easier or more challenging

What you’ll need

• The printed number-line resource
• A standard die and/or numeral cards
• A safe, clear space for movement

Numeral cards are not included. You can use the Little Preppies 1–20 numeral cards, a standard deck of number cards or simple handwritten numerals.

Recommended for: Children approximately 3½–6 years old

Format: One printable PDF page with online video access

Please note: This is a digital product. No physical item will be posted. Children should be supervised and complete movements in a safe, clear space.