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Home » Science Experiments for Kids » Easy Maths Games for Kids

Easy Maths Games for Kids

Modified: Mar 7, 2023 · Published: Apr 21, 2015 by Emma Vanstone · This post may contain affiliate links · 1 Comment

I try to build in extra numeracy and literacy to our activities wherever possible, even it’s just something as simple as a bit of counting as we go along, but making a specific maths game is even more fun. Maths games are especially great for children who might not like maths or struggle with a particular topic.

I’ve put together a collection of our favourite maths games and activities that are perfect for turning into a game or for adding a little extra maths learning into the day.

Easy Maths Learning Games for Kids

Use hula hoops to demonstrate venn diagrams. This is a great hands-on way to help kids visualise how Venn diagrams work.

Two hula hoops used to make a venn diagram with playmobil people inside

Try some printing with LEGO, make patterns or count the number of prints?

Use baking soda and vinegar to make a fizzy pirate-themed sensory tray and ask children to see how many coins they can find in the fizz? Or how counting many bugs are hidden in oobleck is another fun activity.

Practice writing numbers or simple sums on ice. Ice is a lovely and slightly different surface to write on, adding a different dimension to learning.

ice painting - maths games for kids

We love how the Imagination Tree counts and measures with DUPLO bricks.

Learn about bar charts with LEGO. Sorting sweets makes this activity extra special.

We loved writing numbers and simple sums with fizzy paint.

Try our rainbow fish sharing game. Don’t forget to read the Rainbow Fish book at the same time.

We used a Cat in the Hat sensory tray to work on number bonds by removing hats with numbers which added up to 10.

red, blue and white rice themed Cat in the Hat sensory tray

A teddy zip wire is great for recording times. Children can then work out the average times or the difference between times for different gradients.

Make a magnet maze and ask the child to follow numbers in the correct order to complete the maze.

Practice measuring with our easy Pokemom Catapults.

Pokemom catapult made from  coloured craft sticks

Find out who can get a homemade paper shooter to travel the furthest. Ask the children to use different items to measure the distance travelled.

straw shooter game

Red Ted Art has some brilliant nature play ideas, we especially love the stone tower and treasure hunt games.

Create a magnet sensory bottle and ask children to count how many coins they can find.

Learn about time and practice counting with this heart rate activity.

stethoscope and stop watch on a wooden floor

This hungry monster math game is super cute from Inspiration Laboratories.

Make a metre ruler using DUPLO or find out how many DUPLO bricks tall you are.

How about a bug hunt and some measuring practice in the garden?

Work together as a team to find the tallest tree?

We love this muffin counting game from Rainy Day Mum.

Set up a maths at home box so your little ones can explore whenever they want.

cardboard box filled with duplo blocks, scissors, tape measure, small plastic animals  and other learning items

This snowman math game is super cute from Rainy Day Mum.

We’ve also got some fun ideas for learning about capacity and volume with lava lamps and density jars.

Do you have any other maths learning game ideas for us?

Easy maths learning games for kids - fun maths games for kids of all ages. Add some science to matns learning with these easy science and maths activities for kids #scienceandmaths #mathsforkids

Last Updated on March 7, 2023 by Emma Vanstone

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  1. maggy, red ted art

    April 21, 2015 at 5:01 pm

    Thanks for including our nature play ideas! 🙂

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