• Skills: Number sense, parity

• How to play: Roll one die. Predict whether the result is even or odd before rolling. Keep score of correct predictions.

• Skills: Multiplication facts

• How to play: Roll one die. Multiply the number by 2, 3, 5 or 10 (choose depending on skill level). Players keep score of correct answers.

• Skills: Subtraction

• How to play: Roll two dice. Subtract the smaller from the larger. Keep score of correct answers or speed.

• Skills: Addition or multiplication

• How to play: Students write 6 sums on their mini whiteboards (e.g., 2+3, 4+5). Teacher rolls dice and calls out sums; students cross off if they have the answer.

• Skills: Place value, comparing numbers

• How to play: Each player rolls 4 dice to create the largest (or smallest) 4-digit number possible.

• Differentiation:

  • Support: Use 2–3 digits.

  • Extension: Add decimal points or compare 5-digit numbers.

• Skills: Multiplication fluency

• How to play: Roll two dice. Multiply the numbers and fill in a blank multiplication grid.

• Differentiation:

  • Support: Use a times table chart.

  • Extension: Use 10- or 12-sided dice or roll 3 dice and multiply all.

Focus: Number sense, place value, odds/evens, multiples
How to Play:

• Label classroom corners with numbers or categories (e.g., Odd, Even, Multiple of 3, Less than 10).

• Teacher calls out a math fact or number (e.g., “12”).

• Students run to the corner that matches the property.

• Teacher randomly eliminates one corner — those students are out or must sit for a turn.

Focus: Counting, skip counting, ordering numbers
How to Play:

• Lay out a number line on the floor using paper or tape.

• Two students race by solving problems and moving to the correct number (e.g., start at 0, move ahead by solving “+4,” then “x2,” etc.).

• First to the end wins.

Focus: Mental math
How to Play:

• One student sits in the “hot seat” with their back to the board.

• Teacher writes a number on the board (e.g., 36).

• Class gives math clues (e.g., “It’s a multiple of 6 and 9”).

• The hot seat student guesses the number.

Focus: Word problems, logic
How to Play:

• Students sit in groups. A word problem is passed around.

• Each student does one step or writes their thinking before passing it on.

• Last student writes the final answer.

• Then, groups share solutions to compare methods.

Focus: Fluency and fact recall
How to Play:

• In pairs, students flip cards simultaneously.

• If the sum/product is a specific target number (e.g., 12), they call “Snap!” and take the pile.

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Focus: Comparing and ordering fractions
How to Play:

• Each player flips two cards to make a fraction (smaller on top, e.g., 3/7).

• Players compare fractions; larger wins.

• Can record as decimal equivalents if needed.

How to Play:

In pairs, students take turns drawing two cards, add them, and keep a running total.

First to reach 100 wins.

Bonus: Use number lines or mental rounding strategies to explain approaches.

Focus: Algebraic thinking
How to Play:

• Teacher draws two cards, announces the result (e.g., “One card is 7. The total is 15. What’s the missing card?”).

• Students mentally calculate and hold up the answer.

Markers

Splat powerpoint

The student has to ask yes/no questions to answer. Use a 100 grid and whiteboard marker to cross out/circle numbers they have found from their clues

Students take turns going around the circle counting according to teacher instructions ( i.e counting in 1', 2's, 5's, 10's )

The student who lands on the magic number is out and sits down. Game starts again until all students are out, leaving 1 winner.

or

Student Versus student

student 1 ( or teacher) picks a number card ( 1-9) and places it in the Tens column. Student 1 ( or teacher) then picks a number card and puts it in the ones column.

Call out 2 digit number made

Student 2 does the same.

bigger number wins