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

Math Game Monday: The Number That Must Not Be Named

Posted on May 4, 2026March 21, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

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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!

The Number That Must Not Be Named

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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Math Game Monday: Countdown

Posted on April 27, 2026March 21, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

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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!

Countdown

Math Concepts: subtraction within one hundred, thinking ahead.

Players: best for two.

Equipment: a hundred chart, penny or other token to mark your place.

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Math Game Monday: Pattern Blocks Challenge

Posted on April 20, 2026March 21, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

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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!

Pattern Blocks Challenge

Math Concepts: geometric vocabulary, visualization.

Players: two or more (a cooperative game).

Equipment: pattern blocks.

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Math Game Monday: Coordinate Gomoku

Posted on April 13, 2026March 21, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

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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!

Coordinate Gomoku

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.

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Math Game Monday: Sim

Posted on April 6, 2026February 23, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

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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!

Sim

Math Concepts: geometry, strategy.

Players: only two.

Equipment: colored pencils or markers, paper.

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Math Game Monday: Concentration with Math Model Cards

Posted on March 30, 2026February 23, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

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This game lays a great foundation for your child’s understanding of multiplication and 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.

So what are you waiting for? Let’s play some math!

Concentration with Math Model Cards

Math Concepts: multiplication or fraction models, visual/spatial memory.

Players: any number.

Equipment: one deck of math model cards.

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Math Game Monday: Dinosaur Race

Posted on March 23, 2026February 23, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

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This game helps preschool children develop counting and number sense.

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!

Dinosaur Race

Math Concepts: number symbols, counting beyond ten, number line.

Players: any number.

Equipment: subitizing cards, number line racetrack, small plastic dinosaur or other toy for each player.

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Math Game Monday: Prism Power

Posted on March 16, 2026February 23, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

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This game encourages players to reason about the relationships between length dimensions and volume in a 3-D shape.

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!

Prism Power

Math Concepts: rectangular volume, cubic units.

Players: two or more.

Equipment: printed gameboard or plain paper, pencils or markers, one six-sided die, 40–50 cubic blocks per player.

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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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