Cooperative count attempts
| Attempt | Highest count |
|---|---|
| 1 | ________ |
| 2 | ________ |
| 3 | ________ |
| 4 | ________ |
| 5 | ________ |
Count together game: rules and printable kit
Count toward twenty with no fixed speaking order. If two voices overlap, restart together.
- Suggested group
- 3–12
- Plan for
- A short round; see the steps
- Bring
- Attempt tracker optional
Set up and play
- Sit in a circle. One person starts with one; nobody has an assigned turn.
- Continue one number at a time, avoiding signals or a fixed rotation.
- If voices overlap, pause and restart at one. The same person cannot say two consecutive numbers.
Finish the game
Celebrate reaching twenty, or stop after five attempts and compare the highest count.
Your printable materials
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