DONUTS is a fun and engaging math game for people of all ages to play. My students always beg me to play the game.

• The object of the game is to guess a mystery number in as few steps as possible.
• Clues are given after each guess.
• Throughout the game, students practice place value and critical thinking skills.

DONUTS is an excellent game to play any time throughout the year!

Included:

• Detailed directions
• Examples of the game
• A poster for displaying the clues (optional) – (Available in both color and black and white)

This game can be played with the entire class, in small groups, or with a partner. It is best to play the game with the whole class until students become familiar with the rules.

Recommended play for grade levels:

Grade 1: Play using 2-digit numbers ONLY as a whole group.

Grade 2: Play using 2-digit numbers - whole group.

Towards the end of the year, play with 3-digit numbers - whole group.

Play using 2-digit numbers - with a partner or small group (for most students).

Grade 3: Introduce the game using 2-digit numbers. Then introduce 3-digit numbers - whole group.

Play using 3-digit numbers - with a partner or small group.

Grade 4 and higher: Play using 3-digit and 4-digit numbers - whole group, small group, or partner.

I hope your students have fun playing DONUTS!

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