{"product_id":"cotton-bud-race","title":"Cotton Bud Race","description":"\u003ch1\u003eHelp your Year 1 child explore place value through a fast-paced bundling game.\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003cp\u003eCotton Bud Race is a hands-on game that encourages children to build numbers using tens and ones as they race towards a target. Each time they collect ten cotton buds, they bundle them together into one group of ten, helping them move from counting everything one by one towards seeing tens as a useful unit.\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. The activity is designed to be flexible. Use cotton buds with elastic bands or string for bundling, then roll a standard dot dice to collect, count and group them as you play.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSkills Explored\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding and describing numbers using tens and ones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace value\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCounting forwards and keeping track of totals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrouping objects into tens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYou'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCotton buds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic bands or string\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA standard 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":58421788934408,"sku":null,"price":1.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/everydaymathsplay.co.uk\/products\/cotton-bud-race","provider":"Everyday Maths Play","version":"1.0","type":"link"}