My oldest child, Robbie, wants to be a game inventor when he grows up. He’s invented quite a few games, but the majority of them aren’t really math games. They’re heavy on health and damage stats, power-ups, and battles between different cards.... … [Read more...] about 2018 Summer Game #11: Robbie’s Bead Trading
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2018 Summer Game #9: Difference of Two Squares
As the temperature rises, you may be looking for a non-competitive game. The Difference of Two Squares, game P35 in the Math Card Games book, hits the spot. It's like a puzzle that two people work on together. You will need 20 basic number cards. … [Read more...] about 2018 Summer Game #9: Difference of Two Squares
2018 Summer Game #2: Magic Squares Memory
Beth and I might have had a tussle over who got to write about this next game if it weren’t for the fact that we live about 1300 miles apart. Opps, sorry Beth, that should say “about 2092 km.” Beth's from Canada. :) This is her son’s favorite game … [Read more...] about 2018 Summer Game #2: Magic Squares Memory
2017 Summer Game #18: Mental Addition
One of the many aspects that drew me to RightStart™ Math was the idea of my children learning how to do mental math. Growing up, the whole idea of mental math was fascinating to me, but it was not encouraged. And, to be honest, I really doubted my … [Read more...] about 2017 Summer Game #18: Mental Addition
RS2 Level C, Lesson 113
This week’s blog is coming in from California and is compliments of Karen and her eight-year-old son, Aaron. They are in RS2 Level C, Lesson 113, and had a question on the worksheet. Lesson 113, Addition Sum Line Plots, has us first determine the … [Read more...] about RS2 Level C, Lesson 113
2015 Summer Game: Short Chain Solitaire
It’s summer! Time for family vacations, trips to the pool, and lazy days. Your kids have learned so much this last year, so let’s keep these skills fresh. We have just the summer plan for you. We’re going to present a math card game a week for you to … [Read more...] about 2015 Summer Game: Short Chain Solitaire
