Summer break is quickly approaching and you’re probably looking for more ideas to keep your children occupied. How about some boredom-busting games? Here are some recommendations that will help to reinforce your child’s math skills and they’re super fun too!
Match‘Em
Match'Em is a fast and furious card game that has players testing their reflexes and mental calculators at lightning speed. Players each get five game cards and play them on the special mat that's included. Players must try to match the point value of the last player's card with one or more cards from their own hands. If a player can't match the last play, he or she draws two more cards from the deck, and play continues. The first player to get rid of all of his or her cards wins the hand; win three hands and you've won the match. The rules are simple; the cards and play mat are colorful and well designed; and the frenzy of flipping cards in this clever game is addictive. For 2-4 players, ages 7 and up.
Over and Out
Over and Out is an exciting numbers game. Roll the dice, and then take out the matching chip point total. But don't get stuck with too many points left over, because the player with the lowest point total wins! Keep track of the total in the discard pile, by adding or subtracting as the cards are played. Once the total is at the "Tip Top" number, watch out! The person whose card makes that discard pile go OVER is OUT. It’s fast and it’s fun! For 2-8 players, ages 7 and up.
The Game of Chips
A fun strategy game for the whole family and a great adding game for kids! Roll the dice and then take out any chip combination that matches the total roll of the dice. Chips left over at the end of your turn, count as points against you. The player with the lowest point total at the end of the game is the winner. For 2-8 players, ages 7 and up.
Polygon
This fun-to-play game is a great way for kids to practice addition and multiplication facts. It requires strategizing to decide how to play each turn. Polygon uses numbered tiles that are placed on the game board in ways that achieve a score for each turn. You can play tiles in several ways so you have to add (and sometimes multiply, too) on each turn, as well as at the end of the game. Polygon is a subtle way to painlessly practice math facts. For 4-6 players, ages 7 and up.
Sequence Numbers
Sequence + Numbers = FUN! The cards each have an addition or subtraction equation and the game board has the answer. Match a card to its correct answer on the board, then place your chip there. Groups of numbers are color-coded to help with number recognition. When you have 5 of your chips in a row, you've got a SEQUENCE! For 4-6 players, ages 7 and up.
Spending time with your child is important and something that all parents need to make a priority during their busy days. It gives parents the opportunity to have a conversation, and to really listen to what their children have on their minds, and it bolsters their self-esteem to know that they want to spend unhurried time together. Playing board games makes it easy and fun to do just that.
Board games also have additional benefits beyond the sheer fun. They satisfy your child’s competitive urges, allow them to master new skills and concepts, and teaches important social skills such as communicating verbally, sharing, taking turns, and enjoying the company of others. They help your child to focus, develop a longer attention span, work on organization skills, and to work within boundaries by following rules and taking turns. Games can also help a child to see the benefit of never giving up. Just when they think they’re going to lose the game, they just may hit the jack-pot!
Match‘Em
Match'Em is a fast and furious card game that has players testing their reflexes and mental calculators at lightning speed. Players each get five game cards and play them on the special mat that's included. Players must try to match the point value of the last player's card with one or more cards from their own hands. If a player can't match the last play, he or she draws two more cards from the deck, and play continues. The first player to get rid of all of his or her cards wins the hand; win three hands and you've won the match. The rules are simple; the cards and play mat are colorful and well designed; and the frenzy of flipping cards in this clever game is addictive. For 2-4 players, ages 7 and up.
Over and Out
Over and Out is an exciting numbers game. Roll the dice, and then take out the matching chip point total. But don't get stuck with too many points left over, because the player with the lowest point total wins! Keep track of the total in the discard pile, by adding or subtracting as the cards are played. Once the total is at the "Tip Top" number, watch out! The person whose card makes that discard pile go OVER is OUT. It’s fast and it’s fun! For 2-8 players, ages 7 and up.
The Game of Chips
A fun strategy game for the whole family and a great adding game for kids! Roll the dice and then take out any chip combination that matches the total roll of the dice. Chips left over at the end of your turn, count as points against you. The player with the lowest point total at the end of the game is the winner. For 2-8 players, ages 7 and up.
Polygon
This fun-to-play game is a great way for kids to practice addition and multiplication facts. It requires strategizing to decide how to play each turn. Polygon uses numbered tiles that are placed on the game board in ways that achieve a score for each turn. You can play tiles in several ways so you have to add (and sometimes multiply, too) on each turn, as well as at the end of the game. Polygon is a subtle way to painlessly practice math facts. For 4-6 players, ages 7 and up.
Sequence Numbers
Sequence + Numbers = FUN! The cards each have an addition or subtraction equation and the game board has the answer. Match a card to its correct answer on the board, then place your chip there. Groups of numbers are color-coded to help with number recognition. When you have 5 of your chips in a row, you've got a SEQUENCE! For 4-6 players, ages 7 and up.
Spending time with your child is important and something that all parents need to make a priority during their busy days. It gives parents the opportunity to have a conversation, and to really listen to what their children have on their minds, and it bolsters their self-esteem to know that they want to spend unhurried time together. Playing board games makes it easy and fun to do just that.
Board games also have additional benefits beyond the sheer fun. They satisfy your child’s competitive urges, allow them to master new skills and concepts, and teaches important social skills such as communicating verbally, sharing, taking turns, and enjoying the company of others. They help your child to focus, develop a longer attention span, work on organization skills, and to work within boundaries by following rules and taking turns. Games can also help a child to see the benefit of never giving up. Just when they think they’re going to lose the game, they just may hit the jack-pot!
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