Math Delights

Number Jugglers: Math Game Book

www.amazon.com/gp/product/0761108823. Developed by learning specialist Ruth Bell Alexander, Number Jugglers: Math Game Book & Math Game Cards is the innovative game that the whole family can play to encourage children to think with numbers, and have great time doing it. Combining a custom-designed deck of 86 number cards with a full-color book of 20 games, Number Jugglers uses the author's unique equation approach to teach fundamental math concepts. The games are open-ended; can be played alone, in a group, or in teams; and, best of all, are adaptable for all ages of children, from kindergartners learning to count to middle schoolers on the verge of algebra. There are no right answers, just as there are no barriers to start playing. Instead, the games tap into every child's intuitive understanding of how numbers relate to one another, and build on this innate knowledge to develop more and more confidence, problem-solving skill, and creativity. For ages 9-12.

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Fraction Jugglers: A Math Gamebook for kids + their parents

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Fraction Jugglers helps kids grasp fractions and their real-world applications&mdah;while having such a great time, they don't even realize they're learning.

Combining a full-color, illustrated book of 19 games and a custom-designed deck of 86 cards, Fraction Jugglers steadily and thoroughly builds up a student's understanding of how to apply and manipulate fractions.

In the What's Bigger? Game, the smallest denominator wins. In the Renaming Game, players find ways to match "target" fractions. Reciprocals come into play in the Great Divide. And there's the Family Matters Game, the Mix and Match Game, the "I've Got It!" Game, and lots more. Fraction Jugglers can be tailored to fit all ability levels, from fraction neophytes on. Adaptable and open-ended, the games encourage kids to both think and problem-solve creatively—and have a blast, too!

For kids age 4-8.

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Family Math

www.amazon.com/Family-Math-Equals-Jean-Stenmark/dp/0912511060

The wonderful book Family Math includes many interesting number games, e.g., Double Digit on page 111; Dollar Digit on page 112; Reverse Double Digit on page 113; How Close Can You Get? on page 114; Calendar Patterns on pages 175-176.

Cube Game Sampler

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Game playing is a natural and effective way of learning. Games are lots of fun too! They give students a chance to develop and practice their mathematical skills while they are engaged in an activity that they enjoy. The Cube Games are designed to provide students with a chance to work out and practice mathematical ideas and strategies; provide them an opportunity to receive extra help, and give teachers an opportunity to monitor student progress.

The Cube Game Sampler, which includes 6 cubes (three with the numbers 0 - 5 and three with 6 - 10), is available from SRA/McGraw-Hill. The ISBN for the cube package is 9780026744553 and for the booklet is 0026744554.