turnin' 360s Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 We have used MUS for several years, but it is a little dull and we always need supplementation to remember the math facts. Is there a program that implements games or games to purchase separately that make it more enjoyable. Maybe a book of games. Limited budget working with 4th grade and k boys. We will be using Times Tales this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babysparkler Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Have you looked at RightStart math games? http://www.activitiesforlearning.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=12 You can also get this at discount used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swimmermom3 Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 We use Family Math-The Middle School Years . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Building Up Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I think the games at Muggins Math are excellent at helping cement those pesky math facts without the dc even realizing it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnin' 360s Posted July 21, 2009 Author Share Posted July 21, 2009 Awesome! Thanks for the links! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I think the games at Muggins Math are excellent at helping cement those pesky math facts without the dc even realizing it! You just made my day - these games look awesome! Any favorites? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Building Up Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 You just made my day - these games look awesome! Any favorites? ;) We have Knockout and Jellybeans. (My kids are 7, 5 and 3.) I got it last year to help dd-then6 nail down her addition and subtraction facts. Jellybeans was easier to start with, but once she had a decent grasp I much preferred to play Knockout. I actually enjoy playing it with her since it is not so mindless as many other +/- games! I'm just so impressed with the way it requires you to think about how all the numbers work together - you have to understand it, not just spit it out. Knockout is too much for my ds5 right now, but we haven't done any formal math yet. Based on my experience, I'd guess they are all good! Oh! I also got "Polliwogs to Polygons" which dd has enjoyed. It is a fun independent worksheet practice for her. She enjoys being able to color in the design and make something out of it when she's done with the math - a good incentive. HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisabees Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 We have Knockout and Jellybeans. (My kids are 7, 5 and 3.) I got it last year to help dd-then6 nail down her addition and subtraction facts. Jellybeans was easier to start with, but once she had a decent grasp I much preferred to play Knockout. I actually enjoy playing it with her since it is not so mindless as many other +/- games! I'm just so impressed with the way it requires you to think about how all the numbers work together - you have to understand it, not just spit it out. Knockout is too much for my ds5 right now, but we haven't done any formal math yet. Based on my experience, I'd guess they are all good! Oh! I also got "Polliwogs to Polygons" which dd has enjoyed. It is a fun independent worksheet practice for her. She enjoys being able to color in the design and make something out of it when she's done with the math - a good incentive. HTH Thank you. I think I'll get Knockout and Muggins! Thank you for the heads up! I'll have to check out Polliwogs to Polygons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Building Up Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Thank you. I think I'll get Knockout and Muggins! Thank you for the heads up! I'll have to check out Polliwogs to Polygons. You're very welcome. I'm glad I could pass along something helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyAberlin Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 Well we are combining Singapore and RS math card games, but I have my eye on Mcruffy since it is colorful and incorporates games into the program, if the singapore doesn't workout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElizabethB Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 My daughter loves the RS math games! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy Inman Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Because of this thread, I ordered Muggins and Knockout... Alex (7) and I have LOVED them. Thank you for the recommendation!!! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kindermommy Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 The muggins games look fun - for those that have them, did you order the wooden boards with marbles or the wet marker wipe off boards? The price difference is pretty steep. I was considering the wipe off - I'm thinkng DD and DS would probably like those better anyway (the idea of using the marker, etc) But of course the wooden board games LOOK so nice.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyK Posted July 27, 2009 Share Posted July 27, 2009 Livingmath.net, in addition to the wonderful book lists, has a list of games. http://www.livingmath.net/GamesMisc/Games/tabid/391/language/en-US/Default.aspx We particularly liked Sum Swamp. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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