Domino Boxes: a problem solving, calculation activity

This is an engaging problem solving activity for children aged 6-8.
This resource consists of a square ‘box’ template and an image of a number of domino.

Children need to work with a set of real dominoes and find the ones in the images.

First, they can match the real dominoes to the illustrations on the right hand side of the sheet.

Next, they need to re-arrange the four dominoes on the square template so that the spots on each side** total a given number**.

Working with the activity will involve the children in using their calculation skills as well as thinking carefully about where (and how) the dominoes are best placed. Once correctly placed in the square all four sides should total the given number.

The downloadable materials offer different problems where the total is 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.

The final section consists of six separate pages (twelve different problems) where the total is 10.