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April, 4th Grade Teacher
warming up with math
In her classroom, April uses Snakebird Math as a quick morning warm-up: students try the puzzle in table groups, come to the board to explain their thinking, and it’s a simple, low-prep activity for early finishers.
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Great games for
Color Smash
An easy puzzle to help kids develop spatial reasoning skills.
2048 Dice
Strategically maneuver and combine dice to reach 2048.
Monopoly Jr
Learn to count money with this classic game!
Teaching strategy through games helps K–2 students develop essential critical thinking and problem solving skills in an engaging way. As children learn to plan ahead, consider outcomes, and adjust their choices, they strengthen early decision making abilities that support both academic learning and social development.
Kristen, K–8 District Math Coach
Teach through games
Kristen uses Slice Fractions as a hands-on fraction activity. Students jump into the game and learn by doing with no written directions, working independently, in partners, or in small groups.
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in the classroom
Math games change how kids show up to math. When learning feels like play, kids are more willing to take risks, think ahead, and adjust their approach. Here are four ways to incorporate PlayMath.org into your class!
Tests measure answers, not thinking. But puzzles and logic games reveal the gears turning in their minds.
- 4th Grade Teacher
My students were challenged by the physics aspect but gained a deeper conceptual understanding of fractions.
- K-8 District Math Coach
My students absolutely adore PlayMath.org. They can't say enough good things about it!
- K5 Teacher
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