Fun math for first grade

First Grade Math Games That Will Really Engage Your Students

Early elementary teachers have a chance to instill in their students a love of math right from the start. One great way to do that is to make math fun! These first grade math games cover all the standard skills firsties need to know, in ways that make learning engaging and enjoyable for all.

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1. Assemble a domino puzzle

Print the free puzzles at the link below. Then grab some dominoes and start filling in the puzzle one piece at a time by placing a domino that adds up to the number shown in each rectangle. The trick is that regular domino rules still apply, so each number must touch another domino with the same number on that end.

Learn more: Games 4 Gains

2. Play tic-tac-toe with addition problems

Work out the answer to each problem in the grid, and dot or circle the ones that add up to 10. First to get three in a row wins!

Learn more: 123Homeschool4Me—Tic-Tac-Toe Math Game

3. Face off in Dice War

Dice games are fantastic in the classroom! With this one, kids practice their addition facts and get a little work with subitizing too. The concept is so simple: Each player rolls the dice and adds up their numbers. The highest sum wins that round. This is one of those first grade math games that can be expanded by adding a third die. (You can also use playing cards.)

Learn more: Miss Giraffe’s Class

4. Use sticky notes to make 10

Sticky notes have so many uses in the classroom. In this case, challenge students to put together the numbered notes that “make 10.” They’ll practice adding to 10 with multiple numbers. You can also do this with subtraction, starting at 10, to make zero.

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5. Play Shut the Box

This game has been played for hundreds of years, but it’s a fun and sneaky way to practice addition facts fluency. The goal is to “close” each of the numbers in the box from one to nine by rolling the dice. For instance, if a player rolls 11, they may close 1, 2, 3, and 5, as these add up to 11. If no numbers are available to add up to the dice total, play passes to the next player and continues until someone finally “shuts the box” by closing the last available number. You can play this game with a specially designed box, as it has been played for years. You don’t need the box, though; simply have kids write out the numbers 1 through 9 and cross them out as they play.

6. Assemble some addition grab bags

Fill a variety of bags with collections of small objects. Kids grab a handful from two different bags, then count and add up the results. Be sure they write it all down to get practice at setting up equations. First grade math games like this one work for subtraction too.

Learn more: Susan Jones Teaching—Grab Bags

7. Face Off to find the difference

Each player rolls the dice (try polyhedral dice for higher numbers, or roll several dice and add them together) and builds a stack of math cubes. Then they “face off” and find the difference between their two stacks.

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8. Plant flowers and count on

Pick up some artificial flowers at the dollar store for this springtime garden game. Roll the die and add that number of flowers to your pot. Then roll again and add more, counting on from where you left off. Easy and fun!

Learn more: Fun-a-Day

9. Build and count on

Here’s a fun hands-on way to practice counting on and addition. You can use any type of building blocks for this one. Get free printables at the link.

Learn more: Susan Jones Teaching—Building On

10. Print a hundreds chart to play Battleship

Help students master numbers up to 100 by playing Battleship, using a standard hundreds chart. They’ll enjoy the strategy (and the fun of crying “boom!” when they sink a ship) while they develop number sense and practice number words.

Learn more: 123Homeschool4Me—Hundreds Chart Battleship

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These hundreds chart puzzles encourage kids to use a variety of first grade math skills to fill in the missing numbers. They’ll practice counting on, numbers to 100, skip counting, and more. Grab these 10 free printable puzzles at the link.

Learn more: Helping With Math

12. Try nuts and bolts for place-value practice

Mastering the concepts of tens and ones is more fun with hands-on activities. We love these DIY math manipulatives that use inexpensive nuts and bolts from the hardware store to drive home the idea of place value. (Bonus: Kids also practice fine motor skills!) Get free printable mats to use with this activity at the link.

Learn more: The Measured Mom

13. Have a place-value scavenger hunt

Grab a stack of old magazines and use it for a place-value scavenger hunt! You can do this one at school or send it home for homework. Get free printables to use for this first grade math game at the link.

Learn more: Primary Theme Park—Place Value Scavenger Hunt

14. Practice tens and ones with I Have, Who Has

As first graders work with the concepts of tens and ones, play this simple game to give them confidence. Using the free printable cards at the link, the first player calls out “I have …” followed by the number shown on their card in blocks. Then they call out the number on the bottom, and the player who has that number takes over.

Learn more: Playdough to Plato—I Have, Who Has

15. Deal Uno cards to compare numbers

Some first grade math games are just slightly harder versions of kindergarten ones. Make a greater than/less than mat with paper scraps and a brad, as shown. Lay out two Uno cards on each side, since first graders work on comparing two-digit numbers. Swing the arms of the signs around to the correct direction to indicate which is greater.

Learn more: The Kindergarten Smorgasboard

16. Knock down the pins with dot arrangement bowling

Take an inexpensive toy bowling set (or make your own with plastic bottles) and add sticky dots arranged in patterns. Students roll the ball and then have to quickly subitize to determine how many dots are on each pin they knocked down. If they get it right, they get the points!

Learn more: The First Grade Parade

17. Navigate a time-telling maze

Start with the first clock and color in the line that shows the correct time. That leads you to the next clock, and so on, until you’re done!

Learn more: 123Homeschool4Me—Time-Telling Maze

18. Assemble time-telling puzzles

Firsties should be mastering time to the hour and half hour. These free printable puzzles help them match up analog and digital clock times. Have them say the times out loud as they match them up too.

Learn more: 123Homeschool4Me—Time-Telling Puzzles

19. Match up plastic eggs

This is always a popular way to practice telling time. Draw clocks on one half of the eggs, and write out the times in numbers or words on the other half. For even more fun, hide the halves around the room and go on an egg hunt before you match them up!

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Use pattern blocks with the free printable cards at the link to get kids playing around with simple geometry. They’ll practice recognizing basic shapes and learn they can use some shapes to make new ones.

Learn more: Susan Jones Teaching—Pattern Blocks

21. Partition and sort shapes

Gather up sticky notes in a variety of shapes and sizes. Draw lines on them to partition them equally or unequally. Then, have kids sort them based on type.

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22. Build and measure with LEGO bricks

Everything is more fun with LEGO! Pull out a pile of square bricks and use them for these fun and free activities that incorporate estimating, measuring, and comparing length.

Learn more: Playdough to Plato—LEGO Math

23. Race and measure with toy cars

First, kids get a little STEM practice by figuring out how to build a ramp. Then, they race toy cars down the ramp, marking where they land. Finally, they compare distances using any kind of non-standard measurement they like.

Learn more: Susan Jones Teaching—Non-Standard Measurement

24. Sort out your classroom toys

First graders work on sorting by attribute in as many as three categories. Put out a variety of building blocks, beads, or other classroom toys and lay out some Hula-Hoops. Ask kids to define the categories and start sorting! You can even overlap the hoops into Venn diagrams for items that meet more than one criteria.

Learn more: BSM Year 2

25. Go on a bug hunt

Grab the free printable game at the link, then have kids graph their insects as they play. When they’re done, ask questions to ensure they understand the data they’ve collected.

Learn more: Primary Theme Park—Bug Hunt

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33 1st Grade Math Games to Enhance Math Practice

With many parents now having to educate their children from home, the demand for educational games is ever-increasing! We understand that having to follow a curriculum can, at times, be tough - especially when your child needs to practice a variety of skills such as in Math. That's why we've compiled a comprehensive guide to tackling 1stgrade math by using interactive games to practice a variety of skills. Browse our collection of games and have loads of fun in the process!  

Students are asked to match digital clocks to their matching analog clocks. Math skills developed in this matching game: telling half-hour time.

Learn more: education.com

Make math fun by adding cute kittens diving for some yarn. The aim of the game is to collect balls of yarn that add up to the desired number in the middle, developing foundational skills. The timer at the top adds a little pressure to this exciting game, making simple equations seem a little more daunting. Maths is also a little more abstract when there are no symbols involved, making the little ones think in a more abstract manner in many online math games.

Learn more: mathplayground.com

Turn addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division into fun activities whilst revising these concepts on an online basketball court!

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Muggo has a computer machine that needs some computer chips to work in this colorful game. He will tell you how many he needs and students feed the chips into the computer. This digital addition activity teaches them to break down 2 digit numbers into smaller factors of tens and ones. This is one of the most essential 1st Grade math skills that you can quickly practice with this game after a lesson.

Learn more: education.com

Kids practice their shape recognition skills whilst sitting poolside and enjoying this fun game. Review geometric shapes with your young ones whilst on Summer vacation!

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Knowing numbers is one thing, but understanding their value in relation to one another is a whole new set of math skills. Make a comparing mat with some scraps of paper by fastening 2 strips of paper in the middle with a pin. Using UNO cards, add numbers to either side of the "greater than" simple or swing the arms to show which direction they should point.

Learn more: thekindergartensmorgasboard.com

Discover the properties of 3D shapes with the help of a few friendly animals!

Learn more: splashlearn.com

Challenge students' concept of money by sending them to a virtual shop. They must count the coins to see if they have enough money to buy a given item. Seeing the face of the coin rather than its value will teach students to do addition and subtraction as abstract concepts. If they answer incorrectly, there are also great instructions helping them reevaluate the answer and work on the identification of coins.

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Students practice their addition skills in this simple game as they count the value depicted on their card and then place their peg on the answer.

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The online cavern addition game is twofold. First, students must swing across the cavern to collect gemstones, and then they must solve a math equation regarding the stones. To make it a more challenging game, there will be a new bat added after each level and students must avoid swinging into these pesky critters on their fun-filled adventure.   It is a fun cave climbing game that develops addition and subtraction skills, laying a good foundation for math skills.

Learn more: toytheater.com

Picture graphs are part of the 1st grade curriculum and should be introduced in a fun, yet simple manner.  The data-related questions that follow are designed to challenge students to accurately answer questions regarding the data captured on their bar graphs.

Learn more: thefirstgraderoundup.com

Once students understand the concept of 1 meter and smaller units like centimeters, they should be urged to do additions to measure up to 1 meter. With this quick measurement game, students should write down 3 items in the class they think will together add up to 1 meter and see who can come closest. By using real-world objects instead of 2-D shapes students can better understand the practical implication of maths.

Learn more: calculate. org.au

Students roll a dice and plant as many flowers as the dice depicts.

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Who wouldn't like to eat some Skittles while learning? Give each group of students a bag of skittles that they can then count and log on a graph. The whole class can compare their graphs, calculating who had more of which color, who had less of another, and which color was the most or least popular. It is a colorful data game that helps develop essential math skills.

Learn more: kindergartenafunplacetobe.blogspot.com

Paint toy blocks and then race to match the 3D shapes to their outlines. This fun math activity can further be used to teach your student about shapes by attributes.

Learn more: handsonaswegrow.com

Toss a numbered beach ball around the class and have students call out the number they touch with their right thumb. Each number should be added to the previous number and the cycle must stop once there is a mistake. Log the number the class can reach each day and see if they can beat a previous day's record. It is a super fun game that helps develop basic mathematical skills.

Learn more: scholastic.com

This online game allows students to listen to audio as they read. This story-type learning can be used to further develop student progress by assessing their ability to deduce answers from broader contexts.

Learn more: za.ixl.com

Use a set of pins with numbers on (you can add sticky dots yourself) and let students do the math as they bowl. They can add or subtract the numbers on the pins, or try to knock down pins adding to a number you give them. This 1st-grade math game can be adapted in a wide variety of ways but will always deliver tons of fun.

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Students learn to add one-digit numbers together to create two-digit numbers.

Learn more: splashlearn.com

This simple math game for 1st graders doesn't need any fancy classroom toys. A set of dice is all that is needed for this exciting counting game. Two students go head to head by rolling the dice and calculating the sum of the numbers. The student with the highest total after a few rounds win. Make it more difficult by adding dice or instructing students to subtract the numbers.

Learn more: missgiraffesclass.blogspot.com

Multiply the numbers on the board and look for the answer on the virtual bingo counter.

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Transform the classic game of battleships into one of the best educational math games to teach basic skills. Using a 100s chart as the game board, students can place some colorful objects on the chart as their chips. By calling out the numbers they will learn to quickly find them on the chart and associate the words and written form of numbers to 100.

Learn more: 123homeschool4me.com

This game required that students match the equation (add/subtract/multiply/divide) to the correct answer.

Learn more: abcya.com

Practice balancing the scale through addition.

Learn more: toytheater.com

Place numbers in a Sudoku-like square and ask your learners to add or subtract values to get to 10.

Learn more: toytheater.com

Teach your child to count and then decorate their cake. Vary your counting by counting in 1s, 2's, and 5's.

Learn more: abcya.com

27. Grow your glow-worm

Answer equations to help your glow-worm grow, crawl along, and avoid enemies as he goes.

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Pop your balloons by selecting the correct answers.

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Choose the correct analog time so that it matches the time depicted on the clock face.

Learn more: hoodamath.com

Shoot the slime that matches the answer in the laser before the bubble bursts.

Learn more: coolmath5kids.com

Answer the questions, roll the dice if you are correct and move up a snake.

Learn more: kidsmathtv.com

Answer the question by selecting the right answer. This game is fantastic for introducing students to the metric system.

Learn more: coolmath5kids.com

Play tractor tug of war by answering the multiplication questions that appear on the screen.

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Teaching or reinforcing class content through the use of games has been shown to develop positive attitudes to learning and help facilitate better long-term memory storage. Students learn to activate what they have learned by practicing the concepts and rules of maths in a fun manner. Games in the classroom, or at home, should therefore not be underrated.

Ensure that students are actively participating in hands-on learning. Make use of many visual aids and ensure that lots of games are played.

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Addition and Subtraction Problems

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Three girls took 1 balloon in each hand.
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Answer:

6.

Mindfulness task

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There are two sweets, one cake and three pears on the plate.

How many fruits are on the plate?

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Answer:

3.

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There were 7 liters of water in a 12-liter barrel, and 8 liters in a bucket.
Water from a bucket filled the barrel to the top.

How many liters of water are left in the bucket?

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3.

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Tasks to increase and decrease the number by several units

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5 apples.

Age problem

Yura was born 2 years earlier than Vanya.
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3.

Finding the Unknown term and difference

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An evil virus hid the numbers in the examples.
Put the correct numbers back in their places.

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Answer:

2 + 3=5
3 − 2 = 1

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Tasks in two or three actions develop memory, logic and mathematical speech.

Composite difference problem comparison

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Condition: The purple monster ate 4 whole oranges, and the red monster ate 7 halves of the same oranges.

Question: Who ate more oranges?

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Answer:

Violet.

Solution
1 whole orange = 2 halves.
4 whole oranges = 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8 halves.
8 > 7 means Purple ate more than Red.

Multi-action task on balancing

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Condition: A rabbit is 2 kg lighter than a puppy.

Questions: What the scale will be higher if the puppy is placed on the left side of the scale, and the rabbit on right? How after that you need to place the weights on the scales so that they come to equilibrium?

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Solution
1. A rabbit is lighter than a puppy, so the right one is lighter. the bowl with the rabbit will rise up.

2. In order for the balance to balance, the weight on the bowl rabbit should be 2 kg heavier than the kettlebell that we will add to the puppy.

It turns out that you need to put on a bowl with a puppy weight in 1 kg, and on a bowl with a rabbit - in 3 kg.

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Fedya has equal number of sisters and brothers.

Who is more in the family: sons or daughters?

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more sons (Fedya is also a son).

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Kolya and Nadia have the same items.
Anya has a jump rope.

Distribute items to all children.

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Kolya and Nadi - balls. Ira and Anya have jump ropes.

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Task with figures on verbal-logical thinking

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Condition: The professor thought of a figure and gave two clues:
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orange triangle.

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Solving similar mathematical puzzles promotes the development of verbal-logical thinking , trains possession skills basic methods of thinking: highlighting essential and insignificant features of objects, generalization, comparison, derivation of the investigation and others.

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Find a pattern and continue the series with numbers.

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20.

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The difference between each successive number and the previous one increases by 1 (+1, +2, +3…).

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Rebuses with numbers, mathematical riddles for grade 1

Solving arithmetic puzzles and tasks for logic from the first grade develops in children the flexibility of thinking, ingenuity, the ability to reason and draw conclusions. Children love simple math puzzles.

What number did the kitten hide?

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The solution to such a rebus is to determine the "hidden" numbers, arithmetic signs.

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What is encrypted in the picture?

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Answer:

3.

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2 + 3=5, 3 + 2 = 5.

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Non-standard tasks often confuse even excellent students. In order for the child to easily cope with such tasks, it is necessary to develop logic.

Tricks with numbers

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Condition: The same numbers are indicated by the same objects (figures, letters). Different numbers are different.

Question: What number did the magician turn into a snake?

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Answer:

the magician turned the number 1 into a snake.

Solution
Let's consider the first example.
Behind the snake and the turtle can be hidden pairs of numbers 0 and 4 or 1 and 3 (2 and 2 is not suitable, since the numbers must be different):
0 + 4 = 4
1 + 3 = 4

Consider the second example.
Suitable only for option 1 and 3:
3 - 2 = 1

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Condition: Two-digit numbers are indicated by two figures,
unambiguous - one.

Question: What number is indicated by a triangle?

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Answer:

2+2+2+2=8,
2+2+2+2+2=10.

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A single-digit number (indicated by a square) will be obtained by adding four twos or four ones (zeros are not suitable).

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