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Recommended Games for Math MondayClick here for Amazon wish list
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Games for K-2
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Q-bitz JrSmaller junior version of Q-bitz. Build 2x2 patterns using cubical blocks with designs on sides. Popular with kids because it is attractive and easy to understand what to do.Geometry$19.95K-21-4http://a.co/eabU0V61
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Tiny Polka DotAttractive, versatile game for kids learning to count. Play dozens of different games with cards showing numbers 0 through 10 as digits, dots in a rectangle ("10 frames"), dots in a circle, random dots, etc.Numbers$14.95K-24http://a.co/785UCPU2Needs better instruction card
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Math Dice, JrFor kids learning to add and subtract. Roll the colorful oversized dice, then add and subtract the numbers you roll to make a target number. This is the unior version of Math Dice.Numbers$9.99K-22http://a.co/gArG1Dv3Thinkfun has best cards
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All-age games (fun for adults too)(games in light blue are less important)
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Wooden Pattern BlocksPopular and versatile classroom manipulative. Make patterns with colorful blocks shaped like squares, triangles, rhombuses, etc.Geometry$29.99K-23-5Anyhttps://amzn.to/2JZKqCV1Math4Love 21st Century Pattern Blocks
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Q-bitzBuild 4x4 patterns using cubical blocks with designs on sides.Geometry$19.95K-23-51-4http://a.co/eabU0V61
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GeometilesSnap-together plastic polygons for making 3d polyhedral shapes. Geometry$85.00K-23-5Anyhttps://amzn.to/2LFTb732Good, but pricey
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KataminoExcellent wood version of Pentomino puzzle: fit together pieces made of 5 squares to make rectangles. More than 500 challenges.Geometry$34.99K-23-51http://a.co/1QWFE2Q2Great game, lousy instructions. Katamino famly has better puzzle cards. Needs better instruction cards
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Pattern StackerOverlap printed paper shapes so the visible pattern matches a target pattern. Challenging and visually rewarding.Geometry$15.26K-33-61https://amzn.to/2YnCqiP1Redundant to Q-bits?
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Kanoodle Head-to-HeadRace your partner to fit your pieces in a pattern, then hit a button to make other player's pieces explode. Exciting spatial thinking game.Geometry$21.99K-43-72http://a.co/d/g39ki6c1
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Kanoodle ExtremeThree dimensional puzzles that are more challenging than regular KanoodleGeometry$14.99K-43-71https://amzn.to/2ydUz8i2Need to explore variants vs regular Kanoodle
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Blokus4-player board game: claim territory by arranging your pieces so they touch at corners. Block your opponents, but don't get blocked in.Geometry$19.99K-23-54https://amzn.to/2LK6p2C3Too long, too many pieces
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Balance BeansBalance the sets of 1, 2 or 3 bean characters on tipping platform, as you develop pre-algebra skills. Although this game edges into algebra concepts, it is perfectly fun for Kindergarten students.Numbers$19.99K-23-51https://amzn.to/310iFje2Subjective, but could use better kards
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KenKenSudoku-like puzzle that exercises mental arithmetic. Subscribe to be emailed free weekly downloadable puzzle pack, covering all ages.NumbersfreeK-23-51https://www.kenkenpuzzle.com1
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SetFast-paced game of recognizing set relationships. Popular with all ages. Kids often beat adults. An ideal balance of fun and mathematical thinking.Logic$11.61K-23-52-6http://a.co/1RotP1r1Mark cards, keep bound, initial instruction disemination is a pain
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Chocolate FixLooking like a 3x3 box of chocolates, this delectable logic puzzle challenges kids to deduce the placement of the nine shapes based on clues. 60 challenge cards, ranging from easy to very hard.Logic$23.72K-23-51https://amzn.to/3110c6a1Cardboard pieces are not necessary
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Rush HourIrresistible game of sliding cars to escape a crowded lot. 40 puzzles ranging from easy to very hard.
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$19.99K-23-51http://a.co/b9d8cHj1Easy to lose pieces, easy to mix up pieces between sets
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Anti-VirusSliding object game like Rush Hour, but on a diagonal.
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$19.50K-23-51https://amzn.to/2MlVKKT1
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Lunar LandingSlide the robots to help the astronaut reach its goal.
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$14.99K-23-51https://amzn.to/2YpMhoqN/ANeeds playing testing to check kid friendliness
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HoppersJump frogs till one is left. Plan ahead so you don't get stuck.
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$14.99K-23-51https://amzn.to/310iyEk1Pieces can be lost
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AthenaSlide workers along paths to deliver the statue. Workers only move along paths coded to their color, so deep planning is needed. This is a board game version of the phone game Subway Shuffle, which I highly recommend.
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$19.99K-23-51https://amzn.to/2JVYb5i3
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Games for grades 3 and up(games in light blue are less important)
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Q-bitz ExtremeHarder version of Q-bitz. The game is played the same way, but the patterns on the cube are harder to untangle.Geometry$24.953-51http://a.co/eabU0V62
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Math DiceRoll 2 white dice and multiply to get a target number, then roll 3 blue dice and see how close you can get to the target number by adding, subtracting, multiplying and dividing your numbers. Highly replayable competitive game.Numbers$6.993-52-4https://amzn.to/2YmPAg93
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24 GameMake 24 by adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing the four given numbers. A deep and rich game, popular with kids, with 96 puzzles in a range of difficulties.Numbers$21.993-51-4https://amzn.to/311YscN1Better alternative to Math Dice
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24 Game Factors/MultiplesSame 96-card format as the 24 game, but focused on factors and multiple relationships. Good for kids learning multiplication.Numbers$21.993-51-4https://amzn.to/2LJp5zD2Better for older kids
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24 Game Fractions/DecimalsSame 96-card format as the 24 game, but focused on factors and multiple relationships. Good for kids learning multiplication.Numbers$21.993-51-4https://amzn.to/2SHihTT2Better for older kids
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24 Game IntegersSame 96-card format as the 24 game, but includes negative numbers. Note: there are additional versions of the 24 game suitable for students studying algebra.Numbers$21.993-51-4https://amzn.to/2LJBYtl2Better for older kids
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Fraction FortressThe best fraction game. Players compete to build the tallest tower by assembling circular wedges that represent different fractions.Numbers$29.993-52-4http://a.co/9yzl5qS1Not currently on amazon
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Prime ClimbThe best mental calculation board game. Race along the number spiral by rolling dice and adding, subtracting, multiplying or dividing the number you are on. Prime numbers give you special powers.Numbers$35.003-54http://a.co/ffTQmaV3Better for older kids, longer play time. Definitely popular though
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MastermindClassic logical deduction game. Figure out the hidden pattern of 5 colored pegs by constructing query patterns.Logic$15.773-52https://amzn.to/2SK1orv1
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Cat CrimesDeduce which cat committed the crime from the given clues. 40 scenarios of increasing difficulty.Logic$14.993-51-4https://amzn.to/2YsnMXT3
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ChessThe classic board game remains popular with kids, and builds planning skills. A game that lasts a lifetime.
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$12.993-52https://amzn.to/2MkMfMk3
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Project CaseA good way to store games in a standard box. These sturdy convenient project cases are big enough to hold 8.5x11" sheets plus most game boards and pieces. Comes in set of 30, so cases are about $5 each.$145.00https://www.irisusainc.com/organized-classroom-bundle-portable-project-case
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BinsExtra durable storage bins that hold many project cases. Comes in a set of 12, so bins are about $15 each.$175.00https://www.irisusainc.com/organized-classroom-bundle-weathertight-46
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Learniture rofileSturdy metal rolling cart, with fully removable clear plastic drawers, and carpeted top shelf. Size shown here has 16 drawers, each a generous deep size. Wider and taller carts are also available.$549.71https://amzn.to/2ZzO1fg
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ProofToo many numbers
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MathForLove Games
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ThinkFun Puzzles
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SmartGames
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