{"product_id":"circle-the-dots","title":"Circle the Dots","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHelp your Reception child build number sense through a simple dice game.\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eCircle the Dots turns counting and subitising into a playful two-player challenge. Your child rolls a dot dice, circles a matching group of dots and gradually fills the page while comparing how many dots each player has collected. Repeatedly seeing familiar dot patterns helps children recognise small quantities more quickly, while the game also encourages careful one-to-one counting and simple strategy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimple to set up and easy to adapt, you'll receive a parent-friendly guide with clear instructions, practical learning tips and ideas to extend the play as your child's confidence grows. Start with a smaller page of dots, then encourage your child to predict whether enough dots remain for a particular roll or compare different ways of grouping them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkills Explored\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognising numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-to-one counting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSubitising small quantities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurn taking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrategic thinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA large piece of paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePens, pencils or crayons in different colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dot dice (1–6)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDigital Download\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an \u003cstrong\u003einstant digital download\u003c\/strong\u003e. No physical product will be posted. Once your purchase is complete, you'll receive immediate access to your file, ready to enjoy at home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch6\u003eThese resources are for \u003cstrong\u003epersonal use only\u003c\/strong\u003e and are designed to support learning within your own family or household. They may not be copied, shared, altered or resold.\u003c\/h6\u003e\u003ch6\u003eThank you for supporting my small business that's passionate about helping families enjoy maths together.\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"Everyday Maths Play","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58487614013704,"sku":null,"price":1.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/everydaymathsplay.co.uk\/products\/circle-the-dots","provider":"Everyday Maths Play","version":"1.0","type":"link"}