Spring Break can give us time with our families to play games that we don't usually have due to busy schedules and TV. Here are some ideas that I hope you will try to adapt to math skills.
*http://www.jigzone.com/ I have found that children get frustrated when solutions aren't immediately evident. Working puzzles remind them that if it doesn't work at first to try other ways to reach an answer. This website offers many puzzles that can be adapted to all ages, pre-K to adults. Working a real one around the table is still preferred for a personal togetherness.
*Twister the family game: Numbers can be taped to each of the colorful circles, start with 1-9 then later you can use numbers 10-99. Pre-K and K can just identify the numbers as they spin and twist. First and second graders can add, subtract, +10 or -10 while third and fourth graders can practice their multiplication tables with the numbers they land upon.
*Shut the Box, a new game uses problem solving, addition, subtraction or adapted to multiplication/division.
*Yahtzee is a dice game we have enjoyed for years, even young children can roll while older ones help with the addition and multiplication of the score.
*Farkel is new for our family but fills the air with laughter when someone "pushes their luck".
May you and your family enjoy learning and being together.
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