“Pattern Block Mastermind” is free on this website for one week only. It’s an excerpt from Let’s Play Math, available as an ebook at my bookstore (Thank you for cutting out the middleman!) and in ebook or paperback through many online retailers. Read more about my playful math books here.
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.
This game encourages logical thinking about permutations — the different ways blocks can be arranged in a row.
Pattern Block Mastermind
Math Concepts: permutations, logical deduction.
Players: two or more.
Equipment: pattern blocks, pencil and two pieces of paper.