Children work in pairs. The object of the game is to work cooperatively to build a structure. The children take turns rolling the die, counting out that many building pieces, and adding them to the group structure. Either set a time limit for play or establish a set number of turns per player. When the game ends, discuss the project.
Children work together to build a structure.
The children take turns rolling the die and removing that number of pieces from the structure. Play ends when all the pieces have been returned to the container. Discuss whether group strategies changed when playing this variation. Children may build a specific structure to fit the theme. Children could also build on the computer using Pattern Blocks.