Math Games: Dice and Deck of Cards!

We have been playing many math games in Kindergarten. We are also suggesting parents continue playing math games at home as well, which we will be providing instructions for going forward. Many math games require a deck of cards and dice to play. If you do not have them at home, here are some ways you can try at home to play the game:

Dice are used in many different math games to randomly get number 1-6 or higher when working with two or more dice. 

Here are some alternatives to using dice: 

1) Make your own! Use the link below to print and create your own dice at home. 

http://www.supercoloring.com/paper-crafts/classic-printable-paper-dice-template?version=print

2) Alternatively, you can make your own spinner from numbers 1-6, or higher! Instead of rolling a die, spin the spinner to get different numbers. Here are step-by-step instructions that you may use at home. https://livingmontessorinow.com/how-to-make-a-paperclip-game-spinner-that-spins-easily/

3) Write numbers 1-6 on small pieces of paper and put them in a hat or a bowl. Pick one number each time instead of rolling dice!

A deck of cards are also used quite often to play math games. 

Here are some alternatives: 

1) You may print and cut your own cards here: https://www.printableboardgames.net/preview/Playing_Card_Deck 

click "Download in PDF format (free!)"

2) Create your own "cards" by using blank paper cut one size and writing numbers 1-9, and J, Q, and K 4 times (or twice)

Finally, contact your child's teacher via email to ask them if you can pick up a deck of cards or some dice (or both) from the school. 

Thank you!