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 summer games: pre-school, addition, multiplication, and … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter’s Game Picks
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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 #4: Multiplication Card Speed
Speed! It is fast and furious. And it's loads of fun! Multiplication Card Speed, game P31 in the Math Card Games book, is well worth your time to learn this summer. As with most speed games, equally matched players (or a less competitive adult) … [Read more...] about 2023 Summer Game #4: Multiplication Card Speed
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 #12: Difference of Two Squares
As the summer 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 … [Read more...] about 2022 Summer Game #12: Difference of Two Squares
2022 Summer Game #11: Card Exchange
If you have ever played the card game Pit, you will know the boisterous fun in store when playing this next game, Card Exchange, game P27 in the Math Card Games book. If you have not had the pleasure, just picture the comedic chaos of the Stock … [Read more...] about 2022 Summer Game #11: Card Exchange
