Math Games and Puzzles

Math Games and Puzzles for all students. Easy math games for the classroom, and math learning games that promote critical thinking skills.

Using math learning games makes understanding math concepts much easier. This is especially important for students who may be struggling with understanding math concepts.



Anybody who is involved with teaching mathematics should use easy math games, math games puzzles or math computer games to enrich, remediate and introduce concepts.


Many math games for kids can be done using calendar math activities, but often we need easy math games available that the children can do on their own.

I use these math learning games in centers, with small groups and whole class. I keep the easy math games available for indoor recess or for anytime students have a free moment.

They can also be sent home with parents to play with their child. When we make learning fun, everybody wins!

Easy Math Games and Puzzles

In one turn, the first player rolls all three dice. The highest roll is put aside. The next two dice are rolled and the highest number is put aside again. The last dice is rolled, then all three dice are added together.

The winner is whoever gets to a predetermined amount first, such as 100.

Variations on the game are adding the first two dice and multiplying the sum by the third; using any combination of addition, subtraction, multiplication or division to get the highest number possible, or just using two dice to practice basic math facts (addition, subtraction or multiplication).

Go to Math Games Using Dice for more math learning games like this one!

Money Grab Bag
Place a variety of coins in a bag. Students pair up and each one takes a handful of coins from the bag. They count their coins and the one with the largest amount wins.

There are many variations to this game. Ask the students to identify and remove all of the quarters before counting. They could work on counting on, finding the difference between the two amounts or showing the same amount in another way.

Fraction Dominoes
You will need a set of Fraction Dominoes for this game. You can make them yourself, but it takes a while. The students will match the fractional picture with the written form. You could also extend it by having them write the ratio or percent shown on the dominoes.

Climb the Ladder
Provide students with a paper with 10 blank lines. At the bottom (under the first line) instruct them to write a target number. Depending on your level, it could be "6" or "560." Once you say, "Go!" time the students for 5 minutes. They have to climb the ladder by writing different ways to show the target number.

For example, "6" could be shown as: 5 + 1, XI, 2 x 3, 10 - 4, etc.

Math Learning Games for Critical Thinking

• AIMS Puzzle Corner
  There are over 100 math puzzles here that promote divergent and critical thinking. The Arrangement Puzzles are particularly engaging as they require the use of manipulatives to solve them.


• Math Forums
  Maths Forums is out of Drexel University. Along with math games and puzzles, they also provide easy math games and teaching strategies for teachers. There is a lot of professional development available on the site.

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