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ActivityOrganizationGradesPlayersDescriptionMath Skills/ConceptsInstructions for PlayersAdditional ResourcesRequired MaterialsResource Cost
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Organization ListmEducation AllianceN/AN/AList of organizations whose activities were used in various mEducation Alliance Math CarnivalsN/AMath Orginzation QR Codes
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Jumping Julia Maze MatJRMF (Julia Robinson Math Festival)3-81Math activities that take place on floor matsLogic, Problem Solving / General(On mat.) Jump around various squares following simple rules. Can you get to the end?Activity Leader GuideLaminated instrux & analysis sheets, maze matHigh resource (but online version is free)
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MöbiMöbi3-81-6Scrabble-like turn-based equation building gameAddition, Subtraction, Multiplication, DivisionInstructions2 copies of Mobi, laminated instructionsMedium resource
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Math Dice and Math Dice JrThinkFun3-82+Dice game that encourages speed math and rote memorization of simple math operationsSpeed Math, Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, DivisionMathDice instructions3 MathDice tournament kits + Mathdice chaseLow resource
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Tower of HanoiWolfram MathWorldK-81Move discs between pegs while following simple rules and develop an algorithm for solving the puzzleProblem solving, algorithmsTower of Hanoihttps://mathworld.wolfram.com/TowerofHanoi.htmlTower of Hanoi kitMedium resource
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Math WalkmEducation AllianceK-8AnyTeach students to recognize and apply mathematical concepts to their surroundings. Must be customized to local area,Various (estimation, geometry, applied mathematics, etc)Auditorium Math Walk InstructionsFacilitating Student-Created Math Walks NoneLow resource
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SETMath Circles3-82+SET card gameSpeed Math, Combinatorics, Geometry, Mathematical Games, Problem Solving / Generalhttps://mathcircles.org/activity/set/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Set_(card_game)2 copies of SET, 2 copies of ProofMedium resource
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Color TrianglesJRMF (Julia Robinson Math Festival)3-8Any1-dimensional cellular automaton using colored tokensLogic, Pattern Recognitionhttps://jrmf.org/puzzle/color-triangles/Laminated instrux sheet, colored tokensLow resource
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Pick Your PonyBeast Academy3-82+Teach dice probability by betting on "ponies" represented by dice sums.Probability, Additionhttps://beastacademy.com/playground/pick-your-ponyColored tokens, Ayers dice, Whiteboard, markersLow resource
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Blockoutmath for loveAll2On a rectangular grid, players alternate filling in rectangles based on the multiplication product of a dice roll. Whoever colors more area wins.Multiplication, area, geometry, additionBlockout Instructionshttps://mathforlove.com/lesson/blockout/Laminated instructions, Small whiteboards, 2 color dry erase markersLow resource
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Shopping Spraoi Game Maths Week Ireland3-82+Introduction to money management: kids get “credit cards” and decide what to buy.Addition, Money SkillsShopping Spree Instructions + Printoutshttps://www.mathsweek.ie/2025/shopping-spraoi/Printed + laminated instruction sheets + cardsLow resource (print out)
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GeometilesMath HappensAllAnySnap-together plastic shapes for building polyhedraGeometry, tactile manipulation, solidsGeometiles Ideashttps://geometiles.com/activity-booksGeometiles laminated ideas pageMedium resource
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Bubble tiles with framesMath HappensAllAnyCircle-based pattern blocks with framesGeometry, spatial reasoning, problem solvingInstructionsBubble tiles, bubble tile framesMedium resource (contact organization to request tiles)
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21st Century Pattern Blocksmath for loveAllAnyHexagon-based pattern blocks with framesGeometry, spatial reasoning, problem solvinghttps://mathforlove.com/games/century/https://mathforlove.com/games/century/teach/Pattern blocks, activity bookletsMedium resource
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Criss CrossJRMF (Julia Robinson Math Festival)3+2Sprouts game, generalized version of dots and boxesStrategy, networksCriss Crosshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprouts_(game)Whiteboard, dry erase markersLow resource
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Rook's Move and other Chess GamesJRMF (Julia Robinson Math Festival)2+2Collection of games and challenges on a chessboard with chess pieces. Make sure to not provide all chess pieces so attendees don't start playing chess.Strategy, deductionhttps://jrmf.org/wp-content/uploads/Rooks-Move-Activity-Guide.pdfhttps://chessplus.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/50-Chess-and-Mathematics-Exercises.pdfMedium resource
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Estimation JarFamily Math NightAllAny“Guess the number of beans in the jar” but measurement and mathematical reasoning is encouraged. Winner gets a pie coupon?Spatial Reasoning, Measurement, GeometryEstimation Jar Descriptionhttps://familymathnight.com/resources/familymathnight-estimationjars.phpLarge cylindrical container, marbles / ping pong balls, tape measure, paper slips for submitting guessesMedium resource
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Math RiddlermEducation AllianceAllAnyRiddles designed to engage and inspire curiosity about mathematics, and provide unexpected joysVariousMath Riddler Questionshttps://icebreakerideas.com/math-riddles/None. Optional whiteboard and markerLow resource
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Logic PuzzlesKenKen®, KakuroAll1Kakuro and KenKen logic puzzlesAddition, logicLogic Puzzleshttps://www.kenkenpuzzle.com/
https://www.kakuroconquest.com/		Logic Puzzles (printed)Low resource
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Kiddie TablePre-K and underAdults accompanying their children under grade 3VariousPolka Dot, Spot It, other gamesMedium resource
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Pi CalculationPadhu Seshaiyer (GMU)3-8AnyMeasure many circular objects and find an average value for piMeasurement, GeometryPi Calculation Activity DescriptionCircular objects (hula hoop, frisbee, tables, etc), calculatorLow resource
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Math Book NookmEducation AllianceAllN/AMath-related books for all ages. Books do not leave the area.(Various)Math Book Nook DescriptionMath booksMedium resource