gratefulmother Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I have taken the math card games book with my on vacation and tried to familiarize myself with the games, because we haven't been playing as many as I would like. It seems like if I had a handful of "go to" games, we would play more, than if we attempt to play every one. If you use the card games, what are the ones you and your children play over and over, either because of the skills covered or because of how fun it is? I have one finishing Level A and one finishing Level B. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 We play Go to the Dump because it's fun and Clock Memory because Ariel needs more practice with telling time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmamato3 Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 you're RIGHT where we are! :) we play the corners game with the oldest a lot. it has lots of varieties that i can tailor to what "drill" i feel like he needs work on. also, we liked go to the dump for a long while. we liked playing "memory" in the ways she suggests, like comparing the tally cards to the numeral cards (if i recall correctly . . . it was over a year ago when i did that one :( ) also, i've introduced the oldest to monopoly -- the real one, not the JR. he LOVES it and even though it's a slow-going game when you have to explain the intricacies, it was a really fun way to show him how math "works" in the real world!!! i'm interested in replies you get!!! i noticed in your siggy that you have "artistic pursuits" listed. what's that?! :) sounds exciting! PM me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Alfred Academy Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 We LOVE the corner game! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt_Uhura Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Favorite game is Corners - we're now playing Corners-fractions where each number is now a fraction. We also love playing war w/ any of the cars - number cards (adding or subtracting multiple cards, fraction war, money war. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spy Car Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 (edited) What a good idea for a thread! :lurk5: We (of course) played "Go to the Dump". And are now enjoying "Addition War" (two cards values added). These have both been fantastic!!! But at some point you need to move on ;) Bill Edited June 19, 2009 by Spy Car good not dood! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 Love Go to the Dump and Addition War (Subtraction war and Money war are favorites too). Once the child can get the add or drop 10 concept we also love Addition Bingo and Addition Array (Subtraction Bingo, Subtraction Array). Corners gets good reviews too. According to my 11yo: The War games, hands down. :D (And she hates make change from 50 cents-guess what they played last? ;) ) Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted June 19, 2009 Share Posted June 19, 2009 I just taught Becca the Five in a Row solitaire game. The Corners Exercise is next on my list. We finished Level A today! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gratefulmother Posted June 20, 2009 Author Share Posted June 20, 2009 Ok, the games you all have suggested are a great place to start. We have played some of them, but not all. I just need to get familiar with them, since it takes some of the enjoyment out of it for them when I am reading the directions for several minutes before we play. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siloam Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I just taught Becca the Five in a Row solitaire game. The Corners Exercise is next on my list. We finished Level A today! :D Amber, Congrats! Hope you love B as much as we do! Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenmamato3 Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 glad to hear all the votes for "war." i agree that reading the directions when you're with your child does tend to zap "the moment." i'm going to study up, as well :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2boys Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 I own the math games book and the cards and it has been languishing on the shelf. You all have inspired me to get it out and actually play some games with my kids. Thanks! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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