Subitizing Dot Patterns

Playing a dice game was a fun introduction to learning about subitizing.  Subitizing is being able to tell the number in a set quickly without counting.  We know that 3 dots diagonally across a dice is the pattern for the number 3 and 3 dots in two rows is the number 6.  In our game we had to place coloured counters over the same amount of dots on a picture as was shown on the dice. 

Attah and Chad checking what was on the dice and how many counters were added.

Joelle and Elena checking the number of counters they have added