Serpents and Ladders – Wooden Board Game

Bring a classic race-to-the-finish experience to a group of up to four children with this hand-painted wooden Serpents and Ladders game. Players take turns rolling the large die, moving along the board and responding to ladders and serpents. The game naturally supports counting, patience, social interaction and following simple rules.

Why Educators Love It

• Encourages counting and one-to-one correspondence
• Builds turn-taking, patience and cooperation
• Supports understanding of game rules and cause and effect

How to Use It

• Count spaces aloud as each player moves
• Invite children to explain what happens when they reach a ladder or serpent
• Use a cooperative variation where players help one another count

EYLF Learning Connections

EYLF Outcomes 4 and 5 – suggested connections to adapt to each educational setting.

Details

Hand-painted wooden board in storage tray measuring 40 × 40 × 5 cm; four coloured wooden player pieces and one large wooden die; up to four players.