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Number War

Thinking & logic

Number War

The classic card game of War, with a learning twist: cards from 1 to 10 showing both the numeral and matching dots. Flip, read, and compare ("7 is more than 4, I win!"), and the highest number takes the pile. A tie triggers the ultimate thrill: WAR!

Age
4 to 6 years
Duration
15-20 min
Materials
Printable: 1–10 dot and number cards (2 sets) + scissors
Supervision
Semi-supervisé
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Step by step

  1. Print two sets of 1 to 10 cards (with dots and numbers) and cut them out together.
  2. Deal all the cards face down into two equal stacks.
  3. Flip your top cards over at the same time and read the numbers out loud.
  4. The highest number wins the pile—and say it out loud ("7 is bigger than 4, I win!"). If losing brings tears, remind them that cards cycle back, and count up your stacks together at the end.
  5. If it's a tie, declare war! Place down another card—that's the most exciting part of the game.
  6. Start with 1 to 5 cards (dots only) for beginners, then move to 1 to 20, play "lowest number wins", or add two cards together.

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