Tic tac toe math? Oh yeah, it’s a thing. And this particular thing is a tried-and-true way to get your “non-math kid” to keep coming back for more. More games. More connection. More (sneaky) math learning! Games are one of the best ways to help kids learn–and remember what they’ve learned. They’re naturally motivating, give lots of repetition (which is the best way to get better at a skill), and
How To Play Cross Out Singles — The Best Marilyn Burns Math Game
When your kid needs addition help but won’t admit it, play this super-fun Marilyn Burns math game for some sneaky, playful practice! Kids think of math as a checklist: addition and subtraction in first grade, big numbers in second grade, multiplication in third grade, and so on. Once they’ve checked that box, they’re DONE. Unfortunately, we grownups know from experience that if you don’t use it you lose it. Many
Clumsy Thief: The Game That Teaches How To Add In Your Head
Clumsy Thief is a cartoony, wildly addictive addition game for kids ages 7-11. I’ll be straight up with you: Clumsy Thief can get loud. You may also have to deal with weeks of kids begging, “PLEASE can we play Clumsy Thief? Pleeeeeaaaase??” Which, you know, there are worse things than your kid begging to play a math game. But I can pretty much guarantee you that your kid will come