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

Math Game Monday: Fraction Product Game

Posted on September 28, 2026August 27, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

This game helps students master multiplying and dividing 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!

Fraction Product Game

Math Concepts: multiplying fractions, equivalent fractions.
Players: two, or two teams.
Equipment: printed game board, colored markers or a set of matching tokens for each player, two glass gemstones or other small tokens to mark the factors.

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Math Game Monday: Shut the Box (Cards)

Posted on September 21, 2026August 27, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

This game builds mental math skills in young students, and is fun for all ages.

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!

Shut the Box (Cards)

Math Concepts: addition, number bonds up to nine.
Players: two to four.
Equipment: one deck of playing cards, two six-sided dice.

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Math Game Monday: Power Up

Posted on September 14, 2026August 27, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

This game gives students a fun reason to think about calculating with exponents.

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!

Power Up

Math Concepts: powers (exponents).
Players: only two.
Equipment: one printed character sheet for each player, two six-sided dice, pencils or markers. Calculator optional.

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Math Game Monday: Next-Door Neighbors

Posted on September 7, 2026July 30, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

This game builds number sense and a playful approach to math.

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!

Next-Door Neighbors

Math Concepts: number properties, numbers within 100.

Players: two players, child and adult.

Equipment: printed hundred chart.

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Math Game Monday: Grid Fight

Posted on August 31, 2026July 30, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

This game uses the area model to visualize and build understanding of integer multiplication.

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!

Grid Fight

Math Concepts: integer multiplication, area model for multiplication.

Players: two players or two teams.

Equipment: printed gameboard or square grid paper, playing cards, pencils or colored markers.

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Math Game Monday: Digit Disguises

Posted on August 24, 2026July 30, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

This game requires students to make logical deductions about number relationships.

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!

Digit Disguises

Math Concepts: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, algebraic reasoning.

Players: two players or two teams. Best with teams.

Equipment: printed gameboards (optional), pencils and paper, or whiteboard and markers.

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Math Game Monday: Walter Joris’s Sequencium

Posted on August 17, 2026July 30, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

This game takes strategic thinking and planning ahead, and it makes a great journaling prompt, too.

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!

Walter Joris’s Sequencium

Math Concepts: strategic thinking.

Players: two players or two teams.

Equipment: blank paper, colored pencils or markers.

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Math Game Monday: Symmetry Challenge

Posted on August 10, 2026July 31, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

This game builds visual thinking 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!

Symmetry Challenge

Math Concepts: symmetry, geometry.

Players: only two.

Equipment: graph paper or blank hundred chart, colored pencils or markers.

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Math Game Monday: Decimal Product Game

Posted on August 3, 2026May 21, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

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This game builds understanding of decimals, and also of the inverse relationship between multiplication and division.

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 Product Game

Math Concepts: multiplying decimals, decimal place value.

Players: two players or two teams.

Equipment: printed game board, colored markers or a set of matching tokens for each player, two paperclips or other small tokens to mark the factors.

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Math Game Monday: Bowling

Posted on July 27, 2026August 26, 2026 by Denise Gaskins

This game builds calculations skills and helps develop fluency.

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!

Bowling

Math Concepts: addition, subtraction, multistep calculation, column addition (for final score).

Players: any number.

Equipment: one deck of playing cards (face cards and jokers removed), game board, ten tokens for covering numbers, pencil or pen, and (optional) scratch paper for adding up the scores.

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