This game pushes students to think more deeply about the meaning of place value.
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!
Math Concepts: place value, addition.
Players: any number.
Equipment: six-sided die, pencil and paper for keeping score.
A great classic game for groups or family play.
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!
Math Concepts: addition to ten thousand, probability with dice.
Players: any number.
Equipment: six six-sided dice, pencil and paper for keeping score.
This game challenges students to think strategically about the meaning of decimal numbers and place value.
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!
Math Concepts: decimals, place value, numerical order.
Players: any number.
Equipment: one deck of math cards, whiteboard and markers for each player, or pencils and blank paper.
If want to drill multiplication math facts, this game is one of my favorite ways to practice.
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!
Math Concepts: multiplication facts, times tables.
Players: any number.
Equipment: pencil and paper, optional printed blank hundred chart.
This game tests each player’s risk tolerance as they roll dice to rack up points.
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!
This game tests each player’s risk tolerance as they roll dice to rack up points.
Math Concepts: addition, probability of dice rolls, strategic thinking.
Players: two or more.
Equipment: two 6-sided dice, pen and paper for keeping score.
This challenging game stretches everyone’s working memory and offers children the delightful possibility of stumping an adult.
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!
Math Concepts: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, integers, fractions, factoring, powers and roots, prime numbers, and other number properties.
Players: two or more (a cooperative game).
Equipment: none.
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This game helps students develop strategic thinking while practicing their subtraction skills.
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!
Math Concepts: subtraction within one hundred, thinking ahead.
Players: best for two.
Equipment: a hundred chart, penny or other token to mark your place.
This cooperative game fosters vocabulary and geometric visualization skills.
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!
Math Concepts: geometric vocabulary, visualization.
Players: two or more (a cooperative game).
Equipment: pattern blocks.
This is a fun and challenging logic/strategy game for upper-elementary and middle school. One of my favorites!
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!
Math Concepts: ordered pairs, coordinate graphing (four quadrants).
Players: two players or two teams.
Equipment: dotty or lined square grid paper, different colored pencils or markers.
This game challenges students to plan ahead and think strategically.
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!
Math Concepts: geometry, strategy.
Players: only two.
Equipment: colored pencils or markers, paper.
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