This resource is editable meaning you can pick what skill you are working on and use the game template to create a game for students to use!!
Why I love using games in the classroom:
Motivation. Studies show that playing games in the classroom can increase overall motivation.
Student Attentiveness. Games move quickly and are fun capturing student attention.
Problem Solving. Strategies developed for success.
Language Development. Students communicate with others while participating.
Self-Esteem Boosting. Games can be set to student levels for student success.
Increased Class Cooperation. Because games are enjoyable student interest is as well.
Memory Workout. Remembering game rules and strategies.
Reaching Independent Levels. Games are easy to vary using same skill at a different level.
Win/Lose. Because by rolling dice or spinning winning is often left to chance.
Students begin to accept that winning is not everything.
My students shake hands after the game. Win or lose!!
Students love playing math games with a partner.
Math games are the perfect tool for review and practice and assessment.
While playing students communicate and often talk math strategies.
These games can be copied on tagboard and laminated using the color game board or placed inside plastic page covers.
I like to just run them on paper so each student can have one to take home.
You could also place the laminated one in the center and run others for students to take home.
The only materials needed for these are:
Dice (numbers or dots)
Markers to place on game boards.
Linking cubes for BUMP
Pencil and Paper clip for the Spin Game
** There are paper ones included in the resource.
Each game is done in black and white or color for your choice.
The laminated ones you might want to do in color and the bw run for students to take home.
Each game is also accompanied by a record keeping sheet.
I like to collect these so I can see if the student is on the right track. (assessment)
I also prepared games of different levels to allow for differentiation.
I suggest putting a number grid as provided in the center for those students that may need help.
I also included two dice templates if you need them.
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