When you think of summer what do you think of? My first thoughts are of swimming. Because I live in Texas where it is super-duper hot in the summer, swimming is a necessity. Well, maybe not a necessity, but it sure does make for a cooler … [Read more...] about 2021 Summer Game #2: Swim, Swim, Swim to Ten
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2021 Summer Game #1: War!
We have three boys and a girl. My three boys tend to be very competitive, to say the least. We have regular arm wrestling matches, foot races, and dare I even admit, distance spitting. So, if you were to ask them which math card game they enjoy most, … [Read more...] about 2021 Summer Game #1: War!
2020 Summer Game #10: Make 16 Cents
Are you all enjoying your summer? Are these weekly games helping the kids keep their skills sharp and brains working? We don’t want all last year's information lost in the lazy days of summer. So grab the kids, grab neighbor kids, grab the cousins, … [Read more...] about 2020 Summer Game #10: Make 16 Cents
2020 Summer Game #9: Long Chain Solitaire
As I was contemplating games for this week, I tossed around a couple ideas. Not able to make up my mind, I asked Dr. Cotter which game was her favorite. Without hesitation, she said, “Long Chain Solitaire”. I told her we’d played Short Chain … [Read more...] about 2020 Summer Game #9: Long Chain Solitaire
2020 Summer Game #1: Math Balance Addition
So how’s your summer so far? It’s been great up here in Hazelton, North Dakota. The days are getting long – almost 17 hours of official sunlight! First light is at 5:11 am and last light is 10:07 pm, so it’s even longer when you’re outside and … [Read more...] about 2020 Summer Game #1: Math Balance Addition
Winter Games: Short Chain Solitaire
Need help with the addition facts? Short Chain Solitaire to the rescue! This is game A47 in the Math Card Games book. You will need the Basic Card Deck and an area to spread out a bit. Here's a video to show you how to play the game. We also have … [Read more...] about Winter Games: Short Chain Solitaire