This Single Digit Addition Dice Game is a fun and engaging Connect 4–style math game designed to help 1st and 2nd grade students practise addition facts and mental maths in a low-prep, high-engagement way. This no-prep addition math game is perfect for building addition fluency while keeping students motivated and actively learning.

 

Ideal for a wide range of learners — from students developing basic addition fact fluency to those who need an extra challenge — this printable addition dice game combines hands-on play with meaningful arithmetic practice. With little to no prep required, all you need are two dice, counters, and 2–4 players.

 

This simple addition math facts game combines fun and learning with little to no prep required. All you need are two dice, some counters and 2 – 4 players.

🎲 How to Play

✨ Player 1 rolls the dice

✨ Adds the two single digit numbers

✨ Finds the correct sum on the game board and covers it with a counter

✨ Player 2 follows the same steps

✨ The first player to get 4 in a row wins

This simple format makes it easy for students to focus on accuracy, speed, and number sense while having fun.

 

🧠 Ways to Use This Game in the Classroom

✨ Math centres or rotations

✨ Timed challenges to build speed and fluency

✨ Fast finisher activity with purpose

✨ Small group or partner work

✨ Laminate for reusable math stations

✨ Turn it into a whole-class competition, leading to a fun “grand final”

This game works beautifully as part of your daily maths routine and is especially effective for repeated practice of addition facts to 10.

 

🎯 Who This Resource Is For

✔ Best suited for Grade 1 and Grade 2

✔ Also works well for Grade 3–5 as review or intervention

✔ Supports students at varying math levels

✔ Great for teaching and reinforcing single digit addition

 

🎨 Themes Included

⭐ Winter

⭐ Autumn / Fall

⭐ Summer

⭐ Spring

⭐ Christmas

⭐ Thanksgiving

⭐ Halloween

⭐ Easter

 

📦 What’s Included

✨ 3 different clipart images per theme

✨ Colour and grayscale versions of all game boards

✨ Dice templates (6-sided & 10-sided – blank, numbered & dots)

✨ Printable counters — 20 per theme, perfect for laminating and reusing

⭐ Grayscale versions print perfectly on black-and-white printers while still looking clear and engaging. ⭐