Jump the River | Addition & Subtraction Math Game

Make practicing math facts fun and hands-on with Jump the River! This interactive dice game helps students master addition and subtraction while keeping them engaged and excited. With three differentiated versions, you can easily adapt the game to meet the needs of all your learners.

How It Works
Students roll a dice, move along the game board, and add or subtract linking cubes based on where they land. At the end, players count their stacks to see who “jumped the river” the farthest! Simple to prep, easy to play, and perfect for small groups or math centers.

What’s Included

• 3 game boards:
  • Version 1: Addition by 1, 2, 3
  • Version 2: Addition & subtraction by 1, 2, 3
  • Version 3: Addition & subtraction by 2’s
• Step-by-step teacher instructions
• Printable game materials (just add dice + linking cubes)

Skills Covered

• Addition and subtraction within 20
• Number sense and fact fluency
• Counting, comparing, and strategic thinking

Perfect For:

• Math centers & stations
• Partner or small group work
• Intervention & review
• Early finishers
• Home practice or homework games

Your students will love stacking cubes and racing to cross the river, all while building fluency with their math facts. Low-prep, engaging, and skill-focused—this game is a classroom must-have!