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Ladybug Spot Addition File Folder Game

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I made this file folder game to help with basic addition. It was very easy to make and they kids have really enjoyed it!

Materials Needed:

  • a file folder
  • black & red cardstock
  • 9 pocket page protectors
  • circle punches (I used my Creative Memories circles & blades)
  • googly eyes
  • tape
  • glue stick
  • dry erase markers
  • printable addition cards from About.com

To make the game: Cut a large circle out of the red cardstock and draw a line down the middle of it. Cut a medium sized circle out of the black cardstock and position it behind the red circle. Glue and add goggley eyes. Cut a bunch of smaller circles for the spots.

Next, tape one of the 9 pocket page protectors onto the other side of the folder. (I used a strip of tape across the top. Be sure to NOT tape the top inserts closed.) You will also need to cut down one of the pages so that you can use just one of the pockets below the ladybug. (You will be able to insert the addition cards and write the answer using a dry erase marker.) I found that it was easier if you cut the single pocket so that the top and right side open up and bottom and left side stay closed…this makes it easier for little hands to quickly insert and remove the cards. Glue the single pocket below the ladybug.

Finally, print out the addition cards and store them in the page protector. These fit perfectly!

How to use the game: Choose an addition card and place it inside the single pocket below the ladybug. Place the appropriate number of dots on each side of the ladybug. (See the photo above.) Now count up all the dots and use a dry erase marker to write the total on the card. Erase your answer and move on to the next card.

That’s it! This is a great way to add some fun math to a unit on ladybugs as well! I got the inspiration to make this cute little game from Michelle’s “L is for Lemonade and Ladybugs” post at Delightful Learning!

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  1. Aku Lieya

    August 3, 2011 at 12:01 am

    Omg.. very nice page.. I’m Lieya from Malaysia n is a remeedial teacher..thnx for all the info.. u help n give very good n nice idea as teaching aids..

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  2. Aku Lieya

    July 16, 2010 at 11:42 am

    Omg.. very nice page.. I’m Lieya from Malaysia n is a remeedial teacher..thnx for all the info.. u help n give very good n nice idea as teaching aids..

    Reply
  3. Elise

    July 15, 2010 at 3:53 am

    What a fun idea. I think my daughter would really enjoy this. Thank you for sharing.

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  4. Katherine marie

    July 13, 2010 at 1:00 am

    Fun and FANTASTIC!!!!!

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  5. sippy cup mom

    July 7, 2010 at 7:17 pm

    I really like that, thanks for sharing. You may also enjoy this word slide. Thanks, karen
    http://sippycupcentralmom.blogspot.com/2010/07/word-sliders.html

    Reply
  6. Shawon

    July 7, 2010 at 1:54 pm

    Great idea! We will add this to our kindergarten file folder games. Thanks!

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  7. Natural Homeschool Mama

    July 7, 2010 at 6:28 am

    This is SO supercute, and looks like loads of fun for both the kids and mama.
    Great idea for math in the early years.
    Thanks for this post.

    Reply
  8. Darlene

    July 6, 2010 at 6:45 pm

    this is very cute!

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  9. aeljot

    July 3, 2010 at 8:49 am

    Thank you for another wonderfull idea 🙂

    Reply
  10. Tam

    July 2, 2010 at 5:56 pm

    I will be making this for my kids! thanks for sharing your ideas!

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  11. Ticia

    July 2, 2010 at 3:10 am

    Super Duper cute!

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  12. Threebusybs

    July 2, 2010 at 1:12 am

    love this!

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  13. Honey

    July 2, 2010 at 12:47 am

    I LOVE FFG’s! They allow for self checking & keeps the process internal. For plenty of freebies do a google search. There use to be a bunch of yahoo groups of FFG’s but I don’t know if they’re still there. I stopped after getting HUNDREDS of FFG’s. They don’t take up much space though!!

    Honey
    http://www.mondorfment.blogspot.com

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