Board Game: Snake and Ladder

A worldwide classic board game! Navigate your piece from start to finish, avoid the snakes, and take shortcuts going up the ladders. The origins of this game are found in ancient India where it was known as ‘Moksha-Patamu.' A player moving up the board represented life's spiritual journey, complicated by virtues - the ladders, and vices - the snakes. 

Playing the snakes and ladders game helps students build knowledge about Counting numbers. The snake and ladder board game will allow the students to identify numbers names 1 to 100. Also, this will help students relate the game to the idea of addition and subtraction of numbers near and far.

Equipment

• 1 board
• 1 die
• 7 Playing pieces