I got the idea in this free math tutoring video from Let’sPlayMath, though we changed it just a bit and didn’t use the 10 card. This game could be played alone, too. A great way to practice those number bonds of 10 which are SO important to doing mental math!
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Go to the Dump Game – Free Math Tutoring Video
The game idea in this free math tutoring video comes from the RightStart math curriculum. It is basically the same as Go Fish, but the number pairs must equal 10. So, 1 and 9, 2 and 8, 3 and 7, 4 and 6, and 5 and 5 are all the pairs that can be put together. Children who don’t yet have their number bonds (facts) to 10 memorized can use Cuisenaire Rods to help them figure out which number to ask for.
Take the Face cards and 10s out of a regular deck of cards to get started. The game can also be done with numbers other than 10. Just take out of the deck all numbers larger than your target number.
Jelly Beans Game – Free Math Tutoring Video
The game idea in this free math tutoring video comes from MugginsMath.com. I made my own board, but the wood boards they sell are very nice quality!
It’s a great game for kids in Preschool or Kindergarten who are first learning addition and subtraction, or for kids who are further along to practice number manipulation and problem solving. It can also be played as a solitaire game, if desired!
Adding Cuisenaire Rods to the game makes it more suitable for visual and kinesthetic learners as well as those who struggle with dyscalculia.