Schlaubär lernt zählen
Schlaubär lernt zählen Rulebook
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Contents
- 1 Clever bear's counting threader
- 1 die showing numbers
- 1 die showing hands
- 1 die showing dots
- 40 cards
- Set of game instructions
Before starting to play, please take a look at the game material with your children.
The counting threader
On one end of the counting threader there is Clever Bear, on the other end a wooden ball, and in between there are five yellow and five green wooden beads. The players can run the yellow and green beads, which represent the numbers 1 to 10, along the threader, thus practicing counting.
Example: One wooden bead directly adjacent to the Clever Bear represents the number "One" (counting threader "1"). Three wooden beads adjacent to the Clever Bear represent the number "Three" (counting threader "3"). All ten wooden beads adjacent to the Clever Bear represent the number "10" (counting threader "10").
The dice
There are three extra large dice. The three dice each show the Clever Bear on one face, and the other five faces of the dice show different signs to represent the numbers 1 to 5. The three examples below show the number 5: a die with numbers, a die with dots and a die with fingers.
The cards
There are 4 sets of cards, with ten cards in each set, which match the dice and the counting threader. The sets show the numbers 1 to 10 in different manners: as numbers, dots, fingers or as counting threader. With the different symbols the children become acquainted with the world of numbers in different ways: the fingers, dots and the wooden beads on the counting threader can be counted and the number read as a written abstract sign.
Hint: for the selection of game ideas and material, apply the following principles, which we also took into consideration when proposing the order of games in the instructions:
- from easy to difficult
- from familiar to new
- from simple counting to arithmetics
Game 1: Clever Bear's Memory
Who finds as many cards as possible showing the same number (i.e. four fingers and four dots)? A game for any number of Clever Bears.
Game Material Needed: All cards
Preparation of the Game
The cards are shuffled face down and arranged on the table in eight rows of five cards.
How to Play
Play in a clockwise direction. The oldest player starts and tries to find a matching pair of numbers.
Uncover two cards one by one and announce the number represented.
- Both cards show a matching pair of numbers? Well done! Take the cards. Then uncover two more cards.
- The two cards don't show a matching pair of numbers: Pity! Let the others see the cards and turn them back over again. Then it's the turn of the next player to turn over two cards.
End of the Game
The game ends as soon as all the matching pairs of numbers have been collected. Pile up your cards: whoever has the highest pile wins the game.
Variation for Younger Children
- Select any two sets of cards with ten cards each and play Clever Bear Memory.
- Select all cards of a specific range of numbers: for example, all cards representing the numbers One to Five.
Game 2: The Duel of the Clever Bears
Whoever is the first to have all the beads on their end of the counting threader wins the game. A thrilling tug of war of numbers, for two clever bears.
Game Material Needed: Counting threader, any die
Preparation of the Game
Place the counting threader in the center of the table with its head and tail both showing to the players. Push the ten counters to the middle of the chain and keep the die ready for playing.
How to Play
Play in turns. The younger player starts by rolling the die.
The die shows:
- A number. Super! Count the corresponding number of beads and push them towards your side of the chain.
- Important pushing rules:
- First, push the beads from the middle to your side.
- If no beads are left in the middle, you are allowed to push beads already on your opponent's side back to your side.
- Important pushing rules:
- The Clever Bear. Clever Bear is somewhat tired of counting and takes a rest. You cannot push any bead.
Then it's the turn of the other player to roll the die.
End of the Game
The game ends as soon as a player has all ten beads on their side. This player wins this tug of war of clever bears.
Watch out: In the last turn a player is allowed to push fewer beads to their side than the number shown on the die.
Note: the printed rule reads "f no beads are left in the middle"; the missing "I" is a typesetting error and has been corrected to "If" here.
Game 3: From One to Ten
Will you find the numbers 1 to 10 in the correct order before Clever Bear has counted up to ten? A co-operative game for any number of players.
Game Material Needed: Counting threader, any set of cards
Preparation of the Game
Place the counting threader in the center of the table. In this game you all play against the Clever Bear.
Push the ten beads to the end of the wooden ball. Shuffle the ten cards of the set and place them one by one, face down on the table. Make sure the cards don't lie on top of each other.
How to Play
Play in a clockwise direction. The biggest player starts and tries to turn over a card with the smallest number. At the beginning you look for the card showing number One.
Which card have you uncovered?
- The card searched for? Well done! Announce the number on the card. The card stays face up until the end of the game. Now uncover another card. This card should show the next number. So, after card "One" you try to uncover the card representing number "Two", and so on.
- Another card? Pity! Announce the number represented. The players memorize the number and the card is turned face down again. Then you push a bead of the counting threader towards the Clever Bear. Then count out loud the beads already on the Clever Bear's side. Then it's the turn of the next player to uncover a card.
End of the Game
The game ends as soon as:
- all the cards have been uncovered and not all the beads are on the Clever Bear's side. You win the game together and celebrate a big number party.
- you push the tenth counter to the Clever Bear's side. Clever Bear has counted up to ten. In this case you lost the game. But don't worry, next time you may win.
Game 4: Clever Bear and the Numbers
Who is clever with numbers and is the first to have three cards in front of them? A thrilling game of counting and arithmetics for two to five clever bears.
Game Material Needed: Counting threader, any set of cards, any die
Preparation of the Game
Place the counting threader in the center of the table and set number Five by pushing the five yellow beads towards the Clever Bear, the five green beads towards the wooden ball.
The ten cards are spread face up in the center of the table.
Get the die ready.
How to Play
Play in a clockwise direction. The youngest player starts and rolls the die.
The die shows:
- A number. Announce the number and then push the number of beads from the Clever Bear's side towards the wooden ball, or vice-versa.
- The bear. Choose a number between One and Five and say it out loud. Then push the number of beads announced from the Clever Bear's side towards the wooden ball, or vice-versa.
Important Clever Bear rules:
- If on one end of the threader there are not sufficient beads left to be pushed, you have to push them from the other side.
- Always count out loud as you move the beads.
The counting threader now shows a new number on the Clever Bear's side. Announce this number. Take the corresponding card from the center of the table or from another player and keep it face up in front of you. If the card in question is already in front of you, bad luck.
End of the Game
The game ends as soon as a player has three cards. This player wins this bearish number competition.