In second grade, math becomes more important than ever. With increased focus on algebra and geometry, students need to be proficient in basic math skills in order to participate effectively in class. To help students develop strong number literacy, here are some fun math games to play!
1. Incentive Math: This game is perfect for developing number literacy. The objective is to complete a set of math problems. But to earn points, students must solve the problems using a set of objects.
2. Word Ladder: In this game, students work together to form a ladder consisting of words that fit in a provided space. The first student to complete the ladder wins. This game is great for practicing word-decoding skills as well as number recognition.
3. Bingo: Players must identify numbers hidden in a set of bingo cards. The numbers can be numerical or alphanumeric, and the game can be played with teams or single players.
4. Memory: The objective is to memorize a set of math equations or facts. After the equations or facts have been memorized, students must try to explain how they remember them. This is great for improving math fluency and memory skills.
5. Word Ladder Race: In this game, students race to form a ladder consisting of words that fit in a provided space. The first student to complete the ladder wins.
6. Math Joke Bingo: This fun game is perfect for developing math humor. Players must identify math jokes hidden in a set of bingo cards. The cards can be numerical or alphanumeric, and the game can be played with teams or single players.
7. Word Ladder Tic Tac Toe: In this classic game, players work together to form a ladder consisting of words that fit in a provided space. The first player to complete the ladder wins.
8. War: In this game, students compete to solve math problems in a set amount of time. The first student that solves the problem correctly wins the game. This game is great for practicing problem-solving skills as well as number recognition.
9. Busy Building Block: In this game, students must build towers using a set of blocks. The towers can be of any height, and the first student to build a tower that reaches the top wins the game. This game is great for practicing problem-solving skills as well as math problem-solving strategies.
10. Memory Match: In this game, students must match up pairs of cards that have pictures and words on them. The pictures and words can be from any subject, and the game can be played with teams or single players.
These are just a few of the many fun math games that can be used for helping students develop strong number literacy.
