Homing Pigeons I- Sorting and Sequencing Consecutive Numbers
About this game:
Who wouldn’t want to help pigeons find their way home before nightfall? Each pigeon nests in the tree of the matching color with the baby bird roosting closest to the ground and the oldest bird roosting at the top of the tree. This game is much like a jigsaw puzzle. Each pigeon (token) belongs in a specific tree (staircase) in a specific nest (step). The only competition is against the clock.
Number of Players: 1 - 4
Length of Play: 15 - 20 Minutes
Collaborative/Competitive: Collaborative
Activity Sequence Number: B.4
Skills:
Develops: Number Order
Uses: Counting
NCTM Standards:
Pre-K - 2
1.1.1 Count and recognize "how many" in sets of objects.
1.1.3 Develop understanding of relative position and magnitude of whole numbers.
1.1.4 Develop sense of whole numbers- relating, composing and decomposing.
1.3.3 Use a variety of methods and tools to compute, including objects, mental computation and estimation.
2.1.1 Sort, classify, and order objects by size, number and color.
Grades 3 - 5
N/A
Grades 6 - 9
N/A
Tips & Tricks:
By using color as a clue reluctant learners can participate at their level since play is collaborative and everyone is working simultaneously.
Downloadable Documents:
- Basic Game Rules:
Activity B.4 (mega game)
Activity B.4 (mini game) - Variations PDF:
Activity B.4 (educator mega)
Activity B.4 (educator mini)
Easier Games In This Series:
Harder Games In This Series:
B.11 Homing Pigeons II
C. 8 Homing Pigeons III
C.14 Homing Pigeons IV
Other Games That Reinforce These Skills:
Video: n/a
Podcast: n/a
Flash Demo: Click here to see a demo of Homing Pigeons II (which is similar but a slightly more advanced version)
Other Standards:
California
K NS 1.2, 1.3, A&F 1.0, 1.1;
1st Grade SDA&P 1.1, 2.0
2nd Grade NS 1.3
Response to Intervention Tier:
1,2,3
