By: Aaron Macy
Math War
Make math practice exciting with Math War! Its like the regular card game War, but with math! Start by choosing addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division. Then, shuffle a deck of cards and draw one card each. Both players flip their card at the same time and quickly solve the problem using the chosen operation. The player who correctly answers first wins keeps both cards! Whoever, has the most cards at the end wins. (Parents, try giving your child a 5-10 second head start on each round)
To increase the challenge, you can use more cards. Math War turns studying into a fun competition while helping your child sharpen hone their mental math skills in a fast-paced way!
Quiz Bowl
Turn studying into a friendly competition with a quiz bowl! Gather a list of questions from your child's homework or assignments and take turns answering them. Award points for correct answers, and keep score. This game works especially well when studying with a sibling or a friend.
Math Time Trials
Turn math practice into a race against the clock! Have your child time themselves while solving a problem, they then will to beat their time on the next question. This not only makes math more exciting but also encourages focus and quick thinking. It’s a great way to improve speed and accuracy with math facts or multi-step problems. Just grab a stopwatch, and watch them try to set a new record after each question.
Flashcard Toss
Make flashcards more exciting by adding some physicality. Write questions on cards and have your child try to answer them. For each correct answer, they get to toss the card into a bucket. This active approach makes memorizing facts feel more like a game. Make sure to cheer when they score a 3 pointer!
Story Builder
'Story Builder' improve your child's reading comprehension and critical thinking! Start by choosing a book they are reading in school or at home. Then, set a timer for 5-10 minutes. Establish a specific theme or prompt related to the book, such as "what if' this happened instead. Take turns adding one sentence that connects to the theme, guiding the story's direction. After completing the story, discuss how it relates to the original book and reflect on what your child enjoyed and learned. This game not only fosters creativity but also makes storytelling an engaging and structured experience!
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