How To Make Math Fun For Children

Math is a subject that can make many kids run away at the slightest mention of it. Most kids find Maths a tricky subject, but it is one of the subjects that is essential - not just for examinations later on in life, but also for day-to-day life situations.

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Fortunately, there are games designed specifically to make Maths enjoyable for children.

Here is a list of games that can actually make Math a fun activity:

1. Math Facts Bingo

Start by creating 'bingo' cards that contain answers to different multiplication tables.

Then, distribute these cards amongst a group of children while also handing each one a separate sheet for calculations.

Next, ask questions such as 9x8.

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After determining the answer is 72, the children are expected to strike that number off if it is on their bingo cards¡ªthe one who strikes off all numbers on their bingo card the quickest wins.

This fun activity will help children gain fluency in their multiplication tables.

2. Stand up, Sit down - but to Math equations

A teacher or a parent can pick a number, and students must stand if the answer to an equation the teacher reads aloud matches that number.

If the answer does not match the number, they remain seated.

This activity will help students make calculations quickly.

3. Line up

This can be a fun game for younger children who are getting to know their numbers.

Each student or child can be given a card or piece of paper with a different number on it. Then, give them 5 minutes to line up according to the number they received.

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This will help children build their number sense.

4. Bouncing Sums

Integers, decimals, and fractions can be written down on a ball.

The ball can be handed to a child in a group who is going to touch a figure with his thumb and read it aloud.

Each student must read the number on his or her label, adding it to ¡ª or multiplying it with ¡ª the sum or product which the previous student stated.

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