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Math Game Monday: Factors and Multiples

Posted on March 2, 2026January 25, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

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This game blends strategy and factoring practice, challenging players to think several steps ahead.

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!

Factors and Multiples

Math Concepts: multiplication, division, factors and multiples.

Players: two to four.

Equipment: printed hundred chart, pencils or markers. Calculator optional.

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Math Game Monday: Strike It Out

Posted on February 23, 2026January 25, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

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This game features addition and subtraction on a number line, along with strategic thinking.

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!

Strike It Out

Math Concepts: addition, subtraction, thinking ahead.

Players: only two.

Equipment: pencil or pen, blank paper.

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Math Game Monday: Bowling (Shut the Box)

Posted on February 16, 2026January 25, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

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This game is fun for all ages, but especially good for elementary children just beginning to think about probability.

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.

Bowling (Shut the Box)

Math Concepts: addition, probability.

Players: solitaire.

Equipment: two six-sided dice, pencil and paper.

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Math Game Monday: What’s My Rule?

Posted on February 9, 2026January 25, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

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This game challenges upper-elementary and middle school students to reason about number properties.

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.

What’s My Rule?

Math Concepts: Venn diagrams, factors and multiples, divisibility, prime numbers, and other number properties.

Players: two or more.

Equipment: pencil and paper, or whiteboard and markers. Calculator optional.

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Math Game Monday: Target Ten

Posted on February 2, 2026January 7, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

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This equation game for elementary students builds creative, flexible thinking about addition and subtraction.

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.

Target Ten

Math Concepts: addition, subtraction, multistep calculation.

Players: any number.

Equipment: one deck of math cards, pencils and paper, timer (optional).

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Math Game Monday: Clock Math

Posted on January 26, 2026January 7, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

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

This game encourages players of all ages to think creatively with numbers.

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.

Clock Math

Math Concepts: arithmetic, number properties, mixed operations.

Players: any number.

Equipment: clock, pencil and paper or markers and whiteboard.

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What Is Math Game Monday?

Posted on December 15, 2025February 23, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

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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:

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