Games that require only pencil and paper or other household items.
Salute
Who doesn't love the game of Salute? Cards are placed on your head and a caller announces the sum or product. You'll need cards and 3 people to play.
Pico Fermi Bagels
Guessing game using logic and reasoning to figure out a 2 digit (or more) number
Nim a Game of Strategy
Use any number of objects from around the house. Take 1, 2, or 3 of the objects. Don't be the person to take the last item!
Place Value Cups
This DIY cup activity is a great way to practice place value! Practice just 10's and 1's, or practice numbers into the billions!
Games that don't need any materials- great for playing in the car
ZENO MATH
Check out Zeno Math, no materials needed. This is a great resource for fun math games with no materials needed.
Guess My Secret Rule
This game is similar to Guess My Number, but instead of trying to guess the number you try to guess the rule. For example, if your rule is to multiply by 10 and a player says 37, you would answer 370.
Guess My Number
This game can be adapted for any age. Think of a number and have your children guess it. You can give a range in which your number falls or make it more challenging by not giving a range. When your children guess a number, tell them if the number is higher or lower.
Don’t Say My Number
One player chooses a number that no one is allowed to say. Take turns counting by ones, but skip any number that contains the selected number. For example, if the number not to say is 4, players cannot say 4, 14, 24, 34, or any number in the 40s. It would sound like this: “1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, etc.” If anyone slips and says the selected number, start over. See how high you can count!