Instant Math Games That Teach: 38 Hands-On Math Games [Paperback]

Adela Garcia (Author), Patricia Sarka (Editor), Patty Briles (Illustrator)

Book Description

Step-by-step directions and fun game boards to reproduce or laminate. 38 games reinforce math skills from computation to strategy and logic. 104 pages.

Product Details

• Paperback: 104 pages
• Publisher: Creative Teaching Press; Workbook edition (January 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1574710982
• ISBN-13: 978-1574710984
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #907,481 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Instant FUN with Math Games, April 24, 2008

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Homeschool Mama "SAHM to 4 under 5" (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Instant Math Games That Teach: 38 Hands-On Math Games (Paperback)

This book truly makes math fun while sneaking in some important math skills along the way. I first learned of this book at our state's local Math & Science Fair. A local charter school set up a few hands on booths "staffed" by their elementary grade students. All of the kids who attended ended up playing EVERY game on the table. They were that drawn to them.

After seeing that I quickly purchased my own copy and I can say I'm extremely glad that I did. There are 38 games divided into three groups:individual, two player or two or more players. Each game lists the skill or skills used or accomplished while playing the game. The cover says grades 2-5 but I found over ten games to use with Kindergarten and First grade students in our co-op. There are several games that I can slightly modify as well. This will be a book that I know I will use for several years and particularly as we move into the higher maths. The games are fun, educational and unique.

I was so inspired by this book and the reaction of my children and the children that I saw at the Math Fair, that we started a Math Games Co-op to run all summer playing games from this book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Pleased!, February 23, 2008

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Fingers "Love for books" (Independence, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Instant Math Games That Teach: 38 Hands-On Math Games (Paperback)

I use this book for the math fair each year. It has some fun logical puzzles that are not too difficult and easy for students to manipulate. It teaches them logical thinking similar to other types of puzzle games. I really use this book each year and the students love it.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointed, November 29, 2007

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Julie Groth "Art Teacher" (Louisiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Instant Math Games That Teach: 38 Hands-On Math Games (Paperback)

This book was ok, but not what I expected. There is nothing in the book that you can't think up on your own or print off of the internet for free. Save your money!