This page lists all the grade 1 math games on this website. If you are a teacher or parent of first graders, you'll surely find something useful here! You might also like to check out my lists of second grade math games or kindergarten math games, or see a complete list of all the elementary math games on this site.
Do you have a group of kindy kids struggling to remember addition sums up to 10? Try this math board game on them. You'll need to do some printing and cutting first, and find a die (dice) and some playing pieces.
Not exactly a game, but certainly a useful tool for teaching kids addition and subtraction facts - either actively through memory exercises, or passively through osmosis! These addition and subtraction tables and charts are free, and ready for you to print and use.
One of these addition and subtraction worksheets is especially designed as a learning tool, not just a revision exercise. The sums are ordered so that the child working through them will discover for themselves the relationship between addition and subtraction, and other important points. There are some plain vanilla revision worksheets too!
An Advent Calendar, besides being a great Christmas tradition, helps teach younger kids counting and calendars in a fun, exciting way. Download and print this free advent calendar, make up up with a trimmer and glue, and enjoy the Christmas countdown with your child.
Try Fish Plus One for kids who need to practice their basic addition skills. This game can be played with a normal pack of cards, once the picture cards have been removed. Once your kids get good at Fish Plus One, move them on to Fish Plus Two, Fish Plus Three, and finally Fish Plus Plus!
Flashcard Stepping Stones is a simple game, quick to set up, and helps make flashcards more enjoyable. Be as theatrical as possible, and create an imaginary playful world for your child, as he or she recalls the math facts they need to rescue the princess, or destroy the evil robot, or arrive at adventureland!
Another tool for helping kids "get" multi-digit numbers is the foldable number sheet. Print as many as you want, cut and fold, and watch the movie for tips on their use.
"Get into Groups of ... 3! In this game, kids form groups based on the numbers called out by their teacher. Variations are given to make the game good for older kids too. So, form those groups!
Mathino is a game that can be played with an ordinary pack of cards. It's based on a common card game, Cassino, that already is good for kids learning arithmetic. Good for grades 1 to 3, maybe even 4!
Try Sight Numbers for a tool to help drill your kids on addition, subtraction and times tables until these basics become automatic!
Is your child artistically inclined? Try him or her on this Spirograph Applet. As they enjoy themselves making swirly whirly designs, they are actually picking up some math too.
Why not try the Traffic Jam Game (or the Online Version)? It's a collection of logic puzzles, ranging from simple to challenging. The brightly-colored playing pieces and simple rules will capture your kid's hearts.
Well, that's all for now. But visit back often, so that you'll always be the first to see any new grade one math games that I put on this site!
Yours, Dr Mike....
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