Do you like the game Crazy Eights? Or Uno? But need a game to practice multiplication facts? We have a great one for you! Crazy Squares is fun and, well, slightly addicting! Crazy Squares is game P23 in the Math Card Games book. You'll need the … [Read more...] about 2024 Summer Game #5: Crazy Squares
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2024 Summer Game #4: Sum(mer) Rummy!
It amazes me how my kids can’t wait for summer break – and then within a week, they tell me how bored they are. As I do not want them sitting in front of the computer or TV all day, I have found that adding a few math card games to their day not only … [Read more...] about 2024 Summer Game #4: Sum(mer) Rummy!
Dr. Cotter on Multiplication
Multiplication has been the mathematical downfall of many children (and adults!). It's not so much the problem of the algorithms, but rather it's the problem of the memorization of the 100 facts. Before expecting the child to learn the facts, we … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Multiplication
2023 Summer Game #2: Treasure Hunt
This is a game that will get your kids moving! Have you ever tried Treasure Hunt, game P6 in the Math Card Games book? Yes, there’s a game called Treasure Hunt, and it’s a ton of fun! Treasure Hunt is ostensibly a game for practicing the … [Read more...] about 2023 Summer Game #2: Treasure Hunt
2022 Summer Game #8: Double Corners™
Like last week's game, Doubles Corners™, is also from RightStart™ Mathematics Second Edition curriculum. This one is taken from RS2 Level B, Lesson 118. Doubles Corners™ game is a variation of the always popular Corners™ game found in the Math Card … [Read more...] about 2022 Summer Game #8: Double Corners™
2022 Summer Game #7: Double the Product Memory
Last week we played Doubles Memory to help with the recognition of the doubles. Did you enjoy this game? Do you see the kids increasing in their knowledge and comfort with the doubles? Well, we’re going to build on those skills with this week's … [Read more...] about 2022 Summer Game #7: Double the Product Memory
