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Meet Justin Holladay: Math Teacher by day, Game Designer by night! Armed with a B.Ed. and a B.A.S. in Mathematics/Science from the University of Lethbridge, I'm on a mission to make math irresistible. My journey began with a simple passion for helping students sharpen their essential math skills, which soon evolved into crafting educational adventures.
When I'm not in the classroom deploying my math games into the wild or teaming up with fellow educators to brainstorm innovative teaching strategies, you can find me tucked away in my clandestine lab. There, I conjure up the next generation of printable math games designed to transform classroom learning into a playground of numbers and logic. Who says you can't have fun while learning fractions?
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Factors: Multiples, Factors, Composites and Primes Game
This fun Factors Game helps kids to more fully understand what prime factorization is all about. By systematically finding the factors of different numbers, kids will see the prime numbers magically appear. This game helps kids connect the meaning of prime numbers, composite numbers, greatest common factor, prime factorization, and least common multiple. There are many different types of strategies you can use to adapt the game. One strategy is to have one student do evens and another do odds. N
5th - 8th
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
6.NS.B.4
Four In a Row - Solving Equations Games
Generalize a pattern arising from a problem-solving context, using mathematical expressions and equations, and verify by substitution The objective of this game is to plot four points which fall in a straight line on a Cartesian coordinate system. On a turn a player rolls both dice. The blue die represents the x-coordinate of a point, the red die the y-coordinate. The player may opt to plot the point as rolled, or may opt to alter either the x- or y- coordinate, but not both. Either coordinate m
5th - 8th
Algebra, Math, Other (Math)
Not So Common Multiples - GCF and LCM Games
The Not So Common Multiples Game takes advantage of the fun of playing cards to teach kids multiples and to give them practice with addition as an extra bonus. At the beginning of the game, each player will turn over three cards from the deck to determine his or her target number. The sum of these three cards will be the target number for this round of the game. For the rest of this round of the game, players will start turning over cards and collecting cards needed to put together a new sum. Th
5th - 8th
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
Divisibility Rules - Division Games
Divisibility Rules - Division Games Divisibility Rules are quite interesting and when you add in a game with cards then kids learn them even faster. The first two cards turned over in the game determine a two-digit number that will be the base for this game. There's always a slim chance that the number you turn over will be prime, in which case there's really no game to be had. Most combinations will provide an adequate number of factors. Each player turns over a card when it's his or her tur
4th - 9th
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
Also included in: Division: Divisibility BUNDLE (Mazes/Worksheets, Games & Activities)
In Your Prime - Prime Math Games
The "In Your Prime" Game is based on The Sieve of Eratosthenes, which is an ancient method of finding the prime numbers. Students will need to understand the rules of divisibility well in order to make judgments about whether the number they have landed on is prime or not. You may want to review the rules of divisibility with them before they begin trying to play this game.
Make sure that kids understand that the yellow and white squares on this gameboard don't have any particular significance.
5th - 8th
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
Construction: a Number Pattern Game
Construction: A Number Pattern Card Game That Builds Algebra Thinking Looking for a simple, engaging math game that actually builds real understanding? Construction is a fast-paced, hands-on card game where students don’t just follow patterns—they think like mathematicians. As players race to clear their hands, they must recognize, extend, and apply number patterns in a way that naturally leads into early algebraic thinking. This is the kind of game that gets students saying: 👉 “Wait… that
4th - 8th
Algebra, Numbers, Other (Math)
Getting in Shape: Geometry Math Games
The Getting in Shape geometry game gives kids the opportunity to build some models of 3-D geometric figures. Three simple pieces are all that are needed to make these models. A square, a triangle, and elastic bands (to connect the pieces) are used to create cubes, triangular prisms, and square pyramids. There is a luck factor of course! Each student has to spin the pieces he or she needs when they're needed. After all, a triangle won't help in building a cube.
There are different ways to creat
3rd - 7th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
Estimate 'N Measure: Measurement Game
Estimate and measure the perimeter of irregular shapes
Math File Folder Games are specifically designed for students in the 5th-8th grade!!! Covering such topics as Shapes and Space Games, Number Operations Games, Number Concepts Games, Patterns and Relations Games, Shape and Space Games, Statistics and Probability Games.
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Measurement Game, intera
3rd - 7th
Math, Measurement, Other (Math)
Jack and the Beanstalk a Mathematical Adventure (Resource Pack)
PRINTABLE RESOURCE PACK that extends the iPad Storybook App into the Classroom.
Jack and the Beanstalk a Mathematical Adventure—a unique and fun way to learn and practice math! Join Jack on his epic adventure of mathematical proportions, to help him with his GIANT problems. The adventure unfolds one step at a time while learning math.
Finally! There is an app that consists of mathematical activities presented in both an appealing and fun way. The Jack and the Beanstalk a Mathematical Adventure
K - 6th
Basic Operations, Geometry, Other (Math)
CCSS
K.CC.A.1
, K.CC.A.2
, K.CC.A.3
+15
Tangram Chess - Transformation Math Games
You'll notice that the tangram for this challenging game of Tangram Chess is a more simplified tangram composed of only five shapes: a parallelogram, a square, two different right triangles, and an isosceles triangle. There are so many potential springboards for classroom exploration when you begin with this game. You can start by teaching students congruence based on the different moves on the board, such as translations (slides), rotations (turns), and reflections (flips).
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4th - 9th
Geometry, Math, Other (Math)
Tangled Angles - Math Angle Games
The Tangled Angles Game is a great way to get kids to develop an understanding of the different types of angles and to distinguish between acute, obtuse, right, straight, and reflex angles. Sometimes kids have a hard time understanding why a straight angle is even an angle, but the use of the geoboard makes that concept much clearer. You'll need a fairly large geoboard to ensure that you can follow the instructions that state not to let the arms of the angles cross over each other and not to reu
3rd - 7th
Math, Measurement, Other (Math)
All The Same To Me: Fraction Games
The All The Same to Me Game reinforces students' understanding of the equivalence between improper fractions and mixed numbers. It's quite challenging to come up with four versions of the same improper fraction in different forms and especially when the denominators are not the same. To make matters even more challenging, there's a lot of strategy needed to come up with the best interpretation of the roll of the dice. Students will have to choose the best possible way to build their fractions a
3rd - 9th
Fractions, Math, Other (Math)
Triplet: Probability Game
The Triplet Game gives kids a chance to match the value on cards to the value they roll on a die. When two players play against each other, it's a fast-paced race to see which player will roll the dice to match the cards the most quickly. Along the way there's a lot of exploration you can do about probability. How often do the tosses of the dice match the cards that are being flipped over? How are things affected when you have a die that has more numbers, such as a 12-sided die compared to a 6-s
4th - 8th
Math, Other (Math), Statistics
Subtraction
Old Maid Subtraction {Math Game}
This game is played like Old Maid. The players sit in a circle....
Number of Players: Two to six
Have fun practising subtraction facts with your students in a fun game setting using these custom made cards. Students match the subtraction fact to the correct answer in this fun and engaging math game!.
- Simple, step-by-step directions for students are included.
- Subtraction Facts up to 100 (broken into 4 different levels)
This is a great activity for your
K - 3rd
Basic Operations, Math, Other (Math)
Add Up to Three Digits with 3 Digits Tot Up - A 3rd Grade Math Adventure
Improve your 3rd grade math skills with our exciting and educational printable game, 3 Digits Tot Up! Aligned with CCSS 3.NBT.A.2, this game is designed to help students add two numbers up to three digits. With a standard deck of cards and a 3 Digits Tot Up worksheet, 2 or more players can participate in this fun and interactive learning experience. Ace cards are assigned a value of 1 and face cards (Jack, Queen, King) are removed from the deck. Players draw 6 cards per round to form two 3-digi
3rd - 4th
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NBT.A.2
Spin to Win: Probability Games
The Spin to Win Game is a great introduction to simple probability. In a classroom setting, you can begin by letting the students play the game for awhile, collect their blocks, and observe the patterns of frequency as they play. Once they've had time to play the game with opposing players or teams for awhile it's time to introduce some basic probability vocabulary, such as always, more likely, equally likely, less likely, never.
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4th - 8th
Math, Other (Math), Statistics
Swap Meet: Math Games Patterns
Swap Meet is an intriguing game which challenges students to understand patterns of arithmetic sequences. As the die is rolled, students build columns that represent each number in the sequence. The colors don't have a special significance here. The interesting twist in this game is that if a column is not completely finished to represent a specific number, an opposing player can take tiles off that column.
Common Core Mathematical Standards
4.OA Generate and analyze patterns.
Common Core Stan
3rd - 7th
Algebra, Math, Other (Math)
Target Game - Rational Number Games
Estimate, compute and verify the sum, difference, product and quotient of rational numbers.
Math File Folder Games are specifically designed for students in the 5th-8th grade!!! Printable math games that get boys and girls looking forward to do math! And it's nothing like any other math resources you've ever endured. More Info: MathFileFolderGames.com
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7th - 9th
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
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Master Fractions with Area Models: Name It, Draw It! [CCSS 3.NF.A.1]
"Name It, Draw It!" is a fun and educational 3rd grade math game that helps students understand fractions using area models [3.NF.A.1]. Players compete to form the correct fraction and present its area model, with the winner being the one with the most points after 15 rounds. The game is easy to play with a standard deck of cards and a "Name It, Draw It!" worksheet. Ace cards represent 1, while face cards (Jack, Queen, and King) are removed from the deck. Players take turns drawing two cards to
3rd - 4th
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.NF.A.1
Boost Math Skills with What's The Time?, 3rd Grade Math Game (CCSS 3.MD.A.1)
Enhance your students' mastery of the Common Core State Standard 3.MD.A.1 with What's The Time?, the engaging and educational 3rd grade math game! Perfect for 2 or more players, this printable game provides a fun and interactive way to practice reading clocks and writing times. The game set includes 5 game boards, each containing 10 clocks, and the objective is to draw the correct position of the clock hands given the time. Points are earned for every correct representation, and the player with
3rd - 4th
Math, Numbers, Other (Math)
CCSS
3.MD.A.1
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About the store
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Meet Justin Holladay: Math Teacher by day, Game Designer by night! Armed with a B.Ed. and a B.A.S. in Mathematics/Science from the University of Lethbridge, I'm on a mission to make math irresistible. My journey began with a simple passion for helping students sharpen their essential math skills, which soon evolved into crafting educational adventures.
When I'm not in the classroom deploying my math games into the wild or teaming up with fellow educators to brainstorm innovative teaching strategies, you can find me tucked away in my clandestine lab. There, I conjure up the next generation of printable math games designed to transform classroom learning into a playground of numbers and logic. Who says you can't have fun while learning fractions?
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6 Benefits of Math Games for Kids
There's more to math than 2+2, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that interactive math games for kids will have a bigger impact on your students than just improving their ability to add. Here are six tangible, real-world benefits of math games that you could be taking advantage of today.
Math Games Help with Problem Solving Skills
It's the lament of math teachers worldwide that students would rather be kicking a soccer ball than memorizing their multiplication tables. If you incorporate the same numbers into games, challenges and word problems, however, you'll turn the exercise on its head and give them a reason to care. Cool math games for kids will entice them to learn much more than cut-and-dry lessons.
Math Games Help with Better Cooperation
The most fun math games for kids are the ones where students work together in teams to reach a common goal. In addition to making math an exciting, enjoyable subject with the thrill of competition, group games will also encourage sharing, communication and cooperation among peers. They'll have to talk to each other and strategize together to win.
Math Games Help with Critical Thought
Speaking of strategy, math games are one of the best ways to open a child's mind to higher-level thinking. For example, budgeting or financial games will require them to think ahead and plan for the future. Factoring games (free) will force them to consider multiple solutions before deciding on the best one. They'll need to think sideways, creatively, instead of just tackling problems head-on, and this is a skill that will benefit them for their entire lives.
Math Games Help with Stronger Academic Performance Overall
Math games improve more than just counting. For example, printable math games for kids will also require them to read, write and comprehend words, so they'll be boosting their literacy skills while also developing their mathematical ones. All of the important thinking areas of the brain will be fully engaged.
Math Games Help with Improved Self-Confidence
Many students are insecure about their math skills. They tend to internalize their failures or buy into stereotypes like "I'm never going to get it" or "I'm too much of a girl to be good at math." Math games can help reverse these attitudes and perceptions. With every win, the child will have more and more faith that they can understand math, and this confidence will seep into their other subjects too.
Math Games Help with Added Value to Math as a Subject
If you're an algebra teacher, you've probably heard this one before: "But what am I going to do with it?" Math games will ensure that children never ask this question. They'll have seen and applied math to a variety of subjects, problems and events throughout their early childhood education, so they'll grow up understanding how useful and necessary it is.
These are just a few of the benefits you'll enjoy when you incorporate math games into the classroom. You don't have to break the bank for them, either. You can find plenty of low-cost and free math games for kids in my TPT store. Good luck! Happy counting!
Awards & shining teacher moments
One of my iOS math apps, Jack and the Beanstalk: A Mathematical Adventure, is a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award!
My website, MathFileFolderGames.com, is among the HomeSchool.com Top 100 Educational Websites of 2016!
My own education history
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Oh, I also strongly believe that math games are a great tool to involve parents, guardians, siblings, and other important people in a child's life. It's a fantastic way to facilitate the connection between home and school.
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