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.
Math Concepts: arithmetic, number properties, mixed operations.
Players: any number.
Equipment: clock, pencil and paper or markers and whiteboard.
This game challenges upper-elementary and middle school students to practice strategy and mental math as they race across a number chart.
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.
Math Concepts: addition, subtraction, multiplication, odd and even, prime and composite numbers, strategic thinking.
Players: two or more.
Equipment: printed hundred chart of your choice, 2 six-sided dice, small toy or token for each player.
In this game, players practice multiplication facts and use strategic planning as they build 2-D shapes to block their opponent.
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.
Math Concepts: multiplication, area, 2-D shapes.
Players: two players.
Equipment: square graph paper (lined or dotty).
This game offers upper-elementary and middle school students plenty of practice doing estimation and mental math with fractions.
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.
Math Concepts: proper fractions, comparing fractions.
Players: two or more.
Equipment: one set of double-six or double-nine dominoes.
This game helps young children build mental math skills. And it’s fun for older kids or adults to play along!
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.
Math Concepts: addition, number bonds for ten.
Players: two or more.
Equipment: one deck of playing cards, face cards and jokers removed.
This game offers a fun twist on the old classic Battleship. Can you discover your opponent’s secret shape before they find yours?
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.
Math Concepts: coordinate graphing (first quadrant), simple linear equations, irregular polygons.
Players: two players or two teams.
Equipment: printed gameboard or square grid paper for each player, pencils, ruler or other straightedge.
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 early elementary grades, a logic game that makes children think about numbers and strategy.
Or, if you’re reading this post later and missed that one, there’s another great new game this week for you to play.
Check it out:
Denise Gaskins' Let's Play Math 