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100 Frame Bingo

A bingo board with numbers to the left.
Students will practice arranging place value to compose two-digit numbers in this variation of Bingo.

21

A ten of spades and ace of diamonds that equal 21. A title reads, "21".
Students aim to beat the dealer by getting as close to 21 as possible without going over.

99

A graphic and title that read "99".
In this collaborative game, students try to keep the cumulative total under 99 until the deck runs out.

Area and Perimeter

Graph papers overlapping with a title that reads, "Area and Perimeter".
Students use the sum of two dice to create the perimeter and area of shapes on a grid.

Chain Game

A person making a chain using blue, green, and yellow paper, with a title that reads, "Chain Game".
Students create a product that can be sold/traded on the “world market.” Soon enough, the market changes!!

Climb The Ladder

Two ladders with numbers between steps, and a math equation in the middle. A title reads, "Climb the Ladder".
Students multiply two-digit whole numbers by one-digit whole numbers and compete to produce the results needed to fill an entire ladder before their opponent.

Closest To

Six playing cards in two rows. A title reads, "Closet To..."
In this game, students develop place value comprehension, probability, and social-emotional skills.

Egyptian Number System

Egyptian writings with a title that reads, "Egyptian Number System".
Students explore the Egyptian Number System through a variety of games including bingo.

Evens and Odds

A chart with two sections, even and odd, with a pair of dice forming a math equation. A title reads, "Evens and Odds".
A collaborative game encouraging students to recall and demonstrate multiplication facts in order to remove all their game chips before their opponent does it first.

Exploring Infinity

"Infinity and Me" book cover, with a lesson plan and a title that reads, "Exploring Infinity".
Initiate an open-ended discussion where students offer ideas and examples of infinity.

Fill Two

Three different blocks made of grids. A title reads, "Fill Two".
Students practice modelling ones, tens, and hundredths, as they race to fill in a grid.

Finding 10s

A bunch of playing cards and a title that reads, "Finding 10s".
Students use their knowledge of addition and multiplication facts to create 10s and multiples of 10.

Flip and Ponder

Five playing cards, with four face up and one face down. A title reads, "Flip and Ponder".
Students are challenged to create, transform, and compare improper and mixed fractions.

Four's A Winner

A grid like board with numbers and yellow and purple dots placed. A title reads, "Four's a Winner".
Students must find the products of multiple factors to get four of their chips in a row, on the game board, before their opponent.

Fraction Action

An equation using playing cards instead of numbers to make a fraction. A title reads, "Fraction Action".
Get your students in on some fraction action as they strategically create and compare fractions. The player with the most cards is the winner!

Fraction Bump

A variety of shapes split up equally. A title reads, "Fraction Bump".
In this competitive game, students use equivalent fractions to lock in as many fractions on the game board as possible without getting bumped off!

Fraction Sudoku

Two sudoku boards with fractions and shapes. A title reads, "Fraction Sudoku".
Develop skills in fraction recognition, comparison, and logical reasoning. Students practice analyzing patterns and applying problem-solving strategies collaboratively.

Fraction War

The playing card game of war, but each card shows a fraction. A title reads, "Fraction War".
Students practice comparing values of fractions by considering the fractions’ conceptual properties.

Fraction Wits and Wagers

A fraction with a number line. A title reads, "Fraction Wits and Wagers".
The objective of the game is to accurately identify the position of a fraction on a number line.

Fractions on a Number Line

Fractions on a number line.
Students use a number line to understand the relationship between fractions and their equivalent decimal forms.

Going for Gold

A pot of gold surrounded by playing cards forming math equations. A title reads, "Going for Gold".
Students use three cards to try to get as close to 15 as possible without going over.

Golf

An icon of a person golfing with playing cards. A title reads, "Golf".
Students attempt to minimize the value of their hand in this competitive card game.

Hexa Fraction

Different shapes being placed in hexagons. A title reads, "Hexa - Fraction".
Children practice representing fractions and identifying equivalent fractions.

Lucky 7s

Playing cards forming a math problem and a title that reads, "Lucky 7".
In this collaborative game, students create math equations with various mathematical operations to achieve target outcomes.

Multiplication Mania

A multiplication table, a hand holding playing cards, and two playing cards forming a multiplication problem. A title reads, "Multiplication Mania".
Children work their spatial reasoning and multiplication concepts in this strategic board game.

Number Riddles: Part 1

A book of "One Riddle, One Answer" with a lesson plan. A title reads, "Number Riddles".
A princess in ancient Persia poses a mathematical riddle to eliminate potential suitors. Explore fractions, place value, counting, multiplication and number systems.

Number Riddles: Part 2

A book of "One Riddle, One Answer" with a lesson plan. A title reads, "Number Riddles".
A princess in ancient Persia poses a mathematical riddle to eliminate potential suitors. Explore fractions, place value, counting, multiplication and number systems.

Operation ZERO

Various cards with two cards appearing in a box called, "Target Number". A title reads, "Operation ZERO".
Students challenge one another as they use addition, subtraction, multiplication and division to create equations that are equivalent to a target number.

Order Fractions

Various playing cards split between two players. A title reads, "Order Fractions".
Students will explore rational numbers using the cartesian plane in this interactive barrier game.

Pattern Block Coordinates

Two graphs with different elements added. A title reads, "Pattern Block Coordinates".
Students will explore rational numbers using the cartesian plane in this interactive barrier game.

Planning a Party with Estimation: Part 2

Moira's Birthday book cover, with a title that reads "Planning a Party with Estimation", and lesson plan.
When the entire school shows up to Moira's birthday party, Moira must make quick decisions to feed all her guests! Explore data analysis, estimation, and optimization.

Prime Factor

A math equation split up using circles and lines. A title reads, "Prime Factor".
Students decompose composite numbers and identify prime factors using factor trees.

Quick Draw

Two sets of numbers stacked, with size in a row at the bottom. A title reads, "Quick Draw".
In this card game students practice recalling multiples of a number.

Soroban

A green soroban.
Students learn how to use the Soroban to build number sense and learn about place value.

Terminator

Playing cards arranged into two fractions. A title reads, "Terminator".
Using factor trees to determine prime factorization of denominators, students practice creating terminating fractions.

Thousands Blackjack

Numbers appearing in four columns. A title reads, "Thousands Blackjack".
In this interactive game, students will use rounding and estimating to get as close to 2100 as possible.

Time and Rice: Part 1

"One Grain of Rice" book cover and a 2-part lesson plan. A title also reads, "Time and Rice Inquiry".
After reading One Grain of Rice, students build equations and conceptualize the value of large numbers before identifying growing patterns.

Time and Rice: Part 2

"One Grain of Rice" book cover and a 2-part lesson plan. A title also reads, "Time and Rice Inquiry".
After reading One Grain of Rice, students build equations and conceptualize the value of large numbers before identifying growing patterns.

Visual Multiplication

A chart with a multiplication math problem to the left of it. A title reads, "Visual Multiplication".
Students learn about a way of visually representing the multiplication of multi-digit whole numbers.

War

Cards playing the game war, with a title that reads, "War".
Students practice with number magnitude in a simple card game.

Whole in One

A paper with four cards around it and a title that reads, "Whole in One".
Students work an assortment of cards from a standard 52 card-deck to create whole fractions through addition.