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

Math Game Monday: Blockout

Posted on May 23, 2022April 4, 2022 by Denise Gaskins

“Blockout” is free on this website for one week only. It’s an excerpt from 312 Things To Do with a Math Journal, 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.

In this game, players practice multiplication facts and use strategic planning as they build 2-D shapes to block their opponent.

Blockout

Math Concepts: multiplication, area, 2-D shapes.

Players: two players.

Equipment: square graph paper (lined or dotty).

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Math Game Monday: Domino Fraction War

Posted on May 16, 2022April 4, 2022 by Denise Gaskins

“Domino Fraction War” is free on this website for one week only. It’s an excerpt from Multiplication & Fractions: Math Games for Tough Topics, 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 offers upper-elementary and middle school students plenty of practice doing estimation and mental math with fractions.

Domino Fraction War

Math Concepts: proper fractions, comparing fractions.

Players: two or more.

Equipment: one set of double-six or double-nine dominoes.

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Math Game Monday: Nine Cards

Posted on May 9, 2022May 21, 2022 by Denise Gaskins

This game helps young children build mental math skills. And it’s fun for older kids or adults to play along!

“Nine Cards” is an excerpt from Counting & Number Bonds: Math Games for Early Learners, 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.

Math Game Monday: Hidden Hexagon

Posted on May 2, 2022May 21, 2022 by Denise Gaskins

This game offers a fun twist on the old classic Battleship. Can you discover your opponent’s secret shape before they find yours?

“Hidden Hexagon” is an excerpt from Prealgebra & Geometry: Math Games for Middle School, 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.

Math Game Monday: Dollar Derby

Posted on April 25, 2022May 21, 2022 by Denise Gaskins

This simple counting game helps children grow comfortable with 2-digit numbers and learn the value of coins.

“Dollar Derby” is an excerpt from 70+ Things To Do with a Hundred Chart, 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.

Math Game Monday: Ben Orlin’s Row Call

Posted on April 18, 2022April 29, 2022 by Denise Gaskins

This game is simple to learn, allowing kids to focus on their strategic thinking. Then ask your students to invent their own tic-tac-toe variation.

“Ben Orlin’s Row Call” is an excerpt from 312 Things To Do with a Math Journal, 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.

The Math Game Monday posts will be available for one week only. If you missed this one, explore the Topic Tag links in the sidebar. There are more than forty free games scattered around the blog. Have fun playing math with your kids!

Math Game Monday: Cross-Twenties

Posted on April 11, 2022April 18, 2022 by Denise Gaskins

This game gives young children practice adding numbers within twenty. And it’s great strategic fun for all ages!

“Cross-Twenties” is an excerpt from Addition & Subtraction: Math Games for Elementary Students, 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.

Math Game Monday: Distributive Dice

Posted on April 4, 2022April 18, 2022 by Denise Gaskins

This game helps children practice math facts and understand the area model of multiplication. And it’s great for building multi-step mental math skills.

“Distributive Dice” is an excerpt from Multiplication & Fractions: Math Games for Tough Topics, 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.

Math Game Monday: Integer Solitaire

Posted on March 28, 2022April 4, 2022 by Denise Gaskins

This game gives upper-elementary and middle school children plenty of practice adding and subtracting integers. It’s a fun challenge for older students and adults, too!

“Integer Solitaire” is an excerpt from Prealgebra & Geometry: Math Games for Middle School, 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.

Math Game Monday: Michigan (Boodle)

Posted on March 21, 2022March 29, 2022 by Denise Gaskins

This game reinforces numerical order and helps children get acquainted with a standard deck of playing cards. But mostly, it’s just plain family fun!

“Michigan (Boodle)” is an excerpt from Math You Can Play Combo: Number Games for Young Learners, 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.