Question: How do you divide 14 potatoes between 4 people? Answer: Mash them. Hahahaha! Most children do not enjoy solving division problems – especially problems with remainders! However, the Quotient and Remainder game found in the Math Card … [Read more...] about 2023 Summer Game #6: Quotient and Remainder
Dr. Joan A. Cotter
2023 Summer Game #3: Zero Game
Have you ever wondered how to teach nothing? I’m not talking about taking a break from formal teaching over the summer – although maybe you’re doing that, too! I’m talking about the number zero. The concept of zero can be a struggle for small … [Read more...] about 2023 Summer Game #3: Zero Game
Dr. Cotter’s Game Picks
Do you wonder what game to play? Or looking for a plan for the summer? Especially if you're new to the Math Card Games book? We got you covered!! Here are Dr. Cotter's picks for 12 weeks of games: pre-school, addition, multiplication, and fraction … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter’s Game Picks
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
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
Winter Games: Super Corners™
Who doesn't love the Corners game? Well, we have another variation of this favorite game that will help practice multiplication facts as well as addition facts. Super Corners! Super Corners is a new game that will use the Corners cards. It's a … [Read more...] about Winter Games: Super Corners™
