Math Game Monday: Dominoes

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This classic family game is a great way to play with numbers and logical strategy.

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!

Dominoes

Math Concepts: subitizing dot patterns, thinking ahead.

Players: two or more.

Equipment: one set of double-six or double-nine dominoes, or two sets for five or more players.

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Math Game Monday: Double Digit

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This game pushes students to think more deeply about the meaning of place value.

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!

Double Digit

Math Concepts: place value, addition.

Players: any number.

Equipment: six-sided die, pencil and paper for keeping score.

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Math Game Monday: Farkle

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A great classic game for groups or family play.

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!

Farkle

Math Concepts: addition to ten thousand, probability with dice.

Players: any number.

Equipment: six six-sided dice, pencil and paper for keeping score.

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Math Game Monday: Decimal Point Pickle

Posted on by Denise Gaskins
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This game challenges students to think strategically about the meaning of decimal numbers and place value.

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!

Decimal Point Pickle

Math Concepts: decimals, place value, numerical order.

Players: any number.

Equipment: one deck of math cards, whiteboard and markers for each player, or pencils and blank paper.

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Math Game Monday: Scrambled Times Tables

Posted on by Denise Gaskins
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If want to drill multiplication math facts, this game is one of my favorite ways to practice.

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!

Scrambled Times Tables

Math Concepts: multiplication facts, times tables.

Players: any number.

Equipment: pencil and paper, optional printed blank hundred chart.

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Math Game Monday: Greedy Pig

Posted on by Denise Gaskins
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This game tests each player’s risk tolerance as they roll dice to rack up points.

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!

This game tests each player’s risk tolerance as they roll dice to rack up points.

Greedy Pig

Math Concepts: addition, probability of dice rolls, strategic thinking.

Players: two or more.

Equipment: two 6-sided dice, pen and paper for keeping score.

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Math Game Monday: The Number That Must Not Be Named

Posted on 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 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 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 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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