Numeracy

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

I have listed some ideas to include numeracy into the therapy riding sessions, at the same time making the sessions fun.

 

Dice.

 

Using dice that are made from sponge.

Riders are able to roll the dice from the horse / pony.

The dice is rolled and the number is identified.

It could be done as a race to see who can get to the end first, if there is enough dice each rider could have one.

Two dice could be used and sums could be made up if the riders are more able.

i.e.

6 + 4 =  10.

3 + 5 =  8.

6 - 3  = 6.

If the riders are able then times table could be used.

i.e.

2 x 3 = 6.

3 x 4 = 12.

The possibilities endless.

How Many?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          

 This can be done while the ride is moving around the school.

"How many legs have you got.?"

"How many legs has your horse/pony got.?"

"How many legs have you got between you and your horse/pony.?"

"How many ears has your horse/pony got.?"

"How many ears on all the horses/ponies in the lesson.?"

Counting and adding leg,eyes,ears,tails,hooves,fingers and toes on horses/ponies,riders and helpers.

This not only helps with numeracy but also identifies the differences between people and horses.

Clock Game.

A large easy to read clock with movable hands can be made and put up in the school.

This can be used for counting steps.

Show the time of the riding session and when it finishes.

For the game of " What's the time mr. Wolf ?"

Counting strides to transitions.
 

Getting the riders to count strides then halt, starting with a number and then reducing it by 1 stride each time,or starting with 1 stride and then adding a stride.

i.e.

8 strides then halt,7 strides then halt, 6 strides then halt and so on.

1 stride then halt, 2 strides then halt,3 strides then halt and so on.