Math Game Monday – Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math

Math Game Monday: Twenty Questions

Posted on November 9, 2026November 4, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

$Learn a new game with Math Game Monday$

This game is great for practicing math vocabulary and strategic thinking with upper-elementary and older students.

Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

Twenty Questions

Math Concepts: number properties, logic, strategic thinking.

Players: two or more.

Equipment: None necessary. Optional: printed hundred chart and pencil for each player.

Continue reading Math Game Monday: Twenty Questions

Math Game Monday: Domino Match

Posted on November 2, 2026October 27, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

Subitizing means recognizing how many items are in a set without having to count one-by-one. It’s a strong foundation for early number skills, and this game is a great way to practice it.

Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

Domino Match

Math Concepts: counting to six, subitizing with dot patterns, visual memory, matching sets.

Players: two or more.

Equipment: one set of double-six dominoes, two six-sided dice.

Continue reading Math Game Monday: Domino Match

Math Game Monday: Linear War

Posted on October 26, 2026October 27, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

This game helps players grow comfortable with all the attributes of linear graphs.

Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

Linear War

Math Concepts: coordinate graphing, linear equations, slope, intercepts.
Players: two to four.
Equipment: printed or homemade game cards, pencils or markers, ruler or other straightedge.

Continue reading Math Game Monday: Linear War

Math Game Monday: How Close to 100?

Posted on October 19, 2026October 27, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

This game reinforces the most important model for understanding numerical and algebraic multiplication.

Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

How Close to 100?

Math Concepts: area model for multiplication.

Players: two or three.

Equipment: blank hundred chart or graph paper, two six-sided dice, pencil or marker.

Continue reading Math Game Monday: How Close to 100?

Math Game Monday: Push the Penny

Posted on October 12, 2026October 27, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

This game offers young children a chance to practice counting and early addition skills while racing to beat their parents.

Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

Push the Penny

Math Concepts: addition to one hundred, thinking ahead.

Players: two or more.

Equipment: playing cards (remove face cards and jokers), a hundred chart, and a penny or other small token.

Continue reading Math Game Monday: Push the Penny

Math Game Monday: The Partitions Game

Posted on October 5, 2026October 27, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

This game features the Cuisenaire rods, but you may play with any math manipulative based on length: Montessori bead chains, Mortensen or Math-U-See blocks, etc. Or draw pictures on graph paper.

Many parents remember struggling to learn math. We hope to provide a better experience for our children. And one of the best ways for children to enjoy learning is through hands-on play.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

The Partitions Game

Math Concepts: partitions, part/whole, addition, multiplication, algebra.

Players: two or more.

Equipment: Cuisenaire rods (or other math manipulatives) or graph paper, pencil and paper (optional).

Continue reading Math Game Monday: The Partitions Game

What Is Math Game Monday?

Posted on December 15, 2025September 19, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

$Learn a new math game every week, for free$

There’s a new Math Game Monday this week.

Have your kids tried it yet?

This week’s game is one of my favorites for upper-elementary and middle school students, offering plenty of practice doing estimation and mental math with fractions. Or you might prefer last week’s game, featuring a classic two-player logic puzzle that develops strategic reasoning.

Or, if you’re reading this post later and missed those, there’s another great new game this week for you to play.

Check it out:

Visit Math Game Monday

Continue reading What Is Math Game Monday?