Make learning to read, interpret and calculate timetables more engaging with this colourful set of two teacher-designed educational games.

Students spin, roll, locate coordinates and solve practical timetable problems while developing essential maths, time and problem-solving skills. The games encourage discussion, reasoning and cooperative learning, making them ideal for classroom rotations, small groups, tutoring, intervention and homeschooling.

GAMES INCLUDED

• My Day’s Timetable
Students create a 24-hour timetable by locating everyday activities using coordinates from the spinner and ten-sided die. They decide where each activity belongs and compare completed daily schedules.

• The Timetable
Students interpret a bus timetable, calculate arrival times and record their answers. The game strengthens students’ understanding of elapsed time and real-life timetable information.

EQUIPMENT INCLUDED

• • 2 colourful laminated game boards
• • 2 x Ten-sided dice
• • 4 x 20 Coloured playing counters
• • Complete instructions for both games

LEARNING BENEFITS

• Develops timetable-reading skills
• Reinforces analogue and digital time concepts
• Builds understanding of elapsed time
• Encourages mathematical reasoning
• Supports communication and teamwork
• Provides meaningful real-life maths practice
• Makes revision active and enjoyable

SUITABLE FOR

• Upper-primary students
• Classroom maths rotations
• Small-group instruction
• Learning support and intervention
• Tutoring sessions
• Homeschool learning
• Fast finishers and extension activities

CURRICULUM CONNECTION

Aligned with Australian Curriculum content relating to interpreting and using timetables.

These reusable games are bright, engaging and easy to prepare. Simply set out the boards and equipment and students are ready to play and learn.

Teacher-designed educational resource.