Help your Reception child explore early addition and subtraction through playful, hands-on learning.

Tower Race is a fun game that helps children see how amounts change as they add and remove blocks from a tower. As they roll the dice, move along the path and follow simple + and − instructions, they'll practise counting on, adding and subtracting small amounts and comparing their growing towers, helping to make early number calculations more meaningful and easier to understand.

Simple 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. Create a simple game path on paper using instructions such as +1, +2, +3 and −1, then use LEGO, Duplo, blocks or cubes to build your towers as you play. You can begin with addition only before introducing subtraction when your child is ready.

Skills Explored

• Number recognition
• Counting on
• Addition and subtraction
• Comparing amounts
• Taking turns

You'll Need

• Paper and a pen
• Building blocks or cubes
• A standard dot dice (1–6)
• A small counter for each player

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