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 2023 Summer Game #8: Robbie’s Bead Trading
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2022 Summer Game #3: Tens and Ones Bingo
Bingo! All the math bingo games have been winners with my kids but Tens and Ones Bingo, game N40 in the Math Card Games book, is particularly suited for those learning how to form numbers up to 99. Three children played this game today. We only … [Read more...] about 2022 Summer Game #3: Tens and Ones Bingo
2021 Summer Game #13: Zero Corners
Summer is such a fun and relaxing time. People are taking vacations, visiting family, enjoying more outside activities, and probably staying up a bit later since the sun is out longer. However, as nice as summer is, at some point "it" hits. What … [Read more...] about 2021 Summer Game #13: Zero Corners
Struggling Learner: Counting Challenges
We’ve had some conversations lately with parents of children who are struggling with counting. Sharon writes: “Any tips for children with dyscalculia? My daughter has had a horrible time learning to count. She is now 7 and still has a very hard time … [Read more...] about Struggling Learner: Counting Challenges
2020 Summer Game #13: Equal Quotient
Summer is almost over. I know, I know! Some of you are clapping your hands over your ears and muttering “I can’t hear you, I can’t hear you”, but it is happening. Remember when you were a kid and summer lasted forever? My sister and I spent the … [Read more...] about 2020 Summer Game #13: Equal Quotient
Dr. Cotter on Helping Teach Math
The best way a grandparent, family member, or friend can help a child with math is valuing math and showing a positive attitude. Sadly, about 50% of Americans are afflicted with a strong distaste for math. Unfortunately, developing math anxiety … [Read more...] about Dr. Cotter on Helping Teach Math
