Math games are a great way to learn the fundamentals of mathematics. Whether it's solving a complicated math word problem or brain teaser, or pondering a perplexing math puzzle, games can help children and adults hone their math skills.
Younger Children
There are a number of excellent math games that young children, particularly preschool aged kids, can play to learn basic math skills. Many of these games involve writing numbers on index cards. In the "Number Jump" game, children are each given an index card with a number on it. The teacher places one large, numbered card on the floor. Children who have that number must then put their smaller cards on top of the larger card, and jump that many times.ESL Teachers Board: Preschool Math Games - Two Fun Ways to Learn Your Numbers
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Games can be a good way to incorporate the learning of arithmetic into lesson plans
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Stick to the basics with younger children; teach the fundamentals, including counting, addition and subtraction
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Older children can play games that help them learn fractions and prime numbers
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Math brain teasers can be extremely easy or very complex
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Word problems are a popular choice for math games
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Many math games can be played online
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Some math games, especially word puzzles, can be printed out
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During the holidays, including Thanksgiving, teachers may use math worksheets
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For older children or adults, Sudoku puzzles can be a good way to improve math skills
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Learning how to play Sudoku is relatively easy
