Dino Dig
Excavate the Times Tables!
Grab your shovel and brush! Dino Dig transforms multiplication practice into an exciting archaeological excavation. Children must identify multiples of 2, 5, and 10 to clear the dirt and reveal the dinosaur fossil hidden beneath.
This game is specifically designed for Year 1 and 2, creating a low-stress environment to build fluency in the primary multiplication tables.
ðĶī How to Play
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Read the Mission The HUD will ask you to find a specific target (e.g., "Find 10" or "Find a multiple of 5").
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Dig the Grid Look at the numbers on the dirt tiles. Tap the correct answer to dig it away.
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Reveal the Beast Clear the entire grid to uncover the complete fossil skeleton and identify the dinosaur!
ð Curriculum Focus (Multiplication)
Dino Dig targets the Key Stage 1 fluency objectives:
- Recall Count in steps of 2, 3, and 5 from 0, and in tens from any number, forward and backward.
- Facts Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 2, 5 and 10 multiplication tables.
- Pattern Recognition Start to notice patterns (e.g., multiples of 5 always end in 0 or 5; multiples of 10 always end in 0).
ð§ The Reward Loop
Multiplication can feel repetitive. Dino Dig uses a "reveal mechanism". The desire to see the hidden picture drives the child to answer "just one more question".
This transforms "drills" into a meaningful activity where the maths is the tool used to achieve a goal.
ðĻâðĐâð§ Digging Deeper
Walking by Numbers:
- Count your steps to school in 2s. "2, 4, 6, 8..."
- Count 5p coins from a piggy bank.
- High-five count: "5, 10, 15, 20" as you high-five each other.
Excavated for Year 2 Palaeontologists.
