Reading Roman Numerals to 100 worksheet

The worksheet outlines a series of interactive activities designed to help children read Roman numerals up to 100, from I to C, and to understand the historical development of the numeral system, including the introduction of zero and place value. The objectives are to enhance recognition and understanding of these ancient numerals through engaging games and exercises.

Activity 1 involves a game of 'Snap' using cards with Roman numerals. Children distribute cards among themselves and take turns discarding them. When a card matches the one previously discarded, any player can call 'Snap' and correctly identify the numeral to win the cards. The game continues until one child collects all cards or has the most within a time limit. In Activity 2, a memory game is played where children turn over cards to find matching pairs of Roman numerals. The child with the most pairs wins. This activity can be varied by using cards with both Roman and Arabic numerals. In Activity 3, children race against time to match pairs of cards showing the same number in Roman and Arabic numerals spread across a large area.

Activity 4 requires no materials as children are challenged to write Roman numerals in the air in response to a number called out by an adult or peer. They are encouraged to write the numeral in various ways, such as large, small, fast, or slow. Finally, Activity 5 takes learning outdoors where children use large paintbrushes and water to write Roman numerals on a hard surface. Another child then checks the accuracy of the written numeral. These activities are designed to be both educational and enjoyable, solidifying the children's ability to read and write Roman numerals through physical and visual learning methods.