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Valentine Math Facts Game

By thisreadingmama 2 Comments

We took a break from our usual math routine to play this Valentine Math Facts Game together!

Instead of playing it like our 12 Squares game, we mixed it up a little and the kids really enjoyed that. Today, I’m sharing the freebie and how we played it this time.

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Valentine Math Facts Game

My first grader and second grader played together. And while their math skills are very different, it still worked {bonus} for them to play together! I did provide some extra support for my 1st grader, especially since we played using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.


There are LOTS of ways this game can be played. You can find all the suggestions on page 3 of the download.

Each of my kiddos used one side of the 1-12 heart game board and a recording sheet, printed on the front and back.

 

covering the Valentine Math game board before game

We played the uncover the your board to win version. So first, they covered each space on their side of the board with a”jewel” heart.

They rolled the two dice to see who would go first {highest sum wins}.

 

rolling dice, writing number sentences, and uncovering numbers off board

On a player’s turn, he rolls the dice and adds, subtracts, multiplies, or divides the number. This time, we mixed it up a bit and played it so that you could uncover as many numbers as you had answers. As an example, on my son’s turn, he rolled a 6 and 2. He was able to uncover 12, 8, 4, and 3 from his board on his one turn.

 

covering up a number on opponent's board after rolling a double

We added yet another FUN TWIST! If you roll a double at any time, you first figure out your number sentences and uncover all the numbers on your board that you can. THEN, you can cover up ANY one space on your opponent’s board.

This made the game stretch longer and added a “luck” component to level out the competition a little. It also allowed my kiddos to re-use numbers they’d previously used because their space was covered up again. {Extra practice = Bonus!}

 

winner of Valentine Math Facts Game

The first person to clear their board was deemed the winner.

 

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Enjoy!
~Becky

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Comments

  1. Edith says

    February 5, 2017 at 8:21 am

    As a Special Education teacher for grades K-2, your multi-level games, activities, and information are exactly what I need and want! As a mentor teacher, I often refer my student teachers and newbie teachers to your website. Thank you so much for your work and dedication to education!

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    • thisreadingmama says

      February 8, 2017 at 5:33 am

      Aw, thank you! I appreciate you referring me to others. Teaching is definitely in my blood and in my heart. 🙂

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Hi! I’m Becky, a homeschooling mama with 4 blessings who keep me on my toes {and knees}. Before homeschooling, I was a classroom teacher (M.Ed.) and reading tutor. Read more about me here.

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