When it comes to math it can be hard to get kids to sit down and work on their skills with a worksheet, which is why we love incorporating math into games!
We are so excited to share with you these fun math card games that the kids will absolutely love!
These games are a simple and engaging way to practice math. We’ve chosen a variety of ones for young kids of all ages.
Don’t forget to try out some of the best board games for kids when you’re done with these as well!
Math Card Games
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If you are looking for a fast paced game that builds math skills then Snap it Up is the one for you!
In this game, players pick and pass cards as fast as they can while they are adding and subtracting numbers along the way. This game is perfect for kids 6 and up.
Clumsy Thief is a fun game that really helps your child develop confidence in math! In this game, kids are constantly changing hands to make it even more fun. We love that it is easy to play and learn.
To play this game, players look at their hand to try and find 2 cards that add up to $100 to make a “money stack”. But be careful because players can steal them from you. Throughout the game, kids practice adding. This game is perfect for kids 8 and older and takes about 15 minutes to play.
If you are looking for a game that uses strategy, humor, and logic to build math confidence then grab Check the Oven.
The object of this game is to collect the most sets of 12 all while trying to avoid the dropped pie cards. This game is all about bluffing, strategy and math! This is a quick game to play, about 15 minutes, and is perfect for kids ages 7 and older.
7 Ate 9 is a race to get rid of your cards. We love that your child can play this game by themselves or with friends!
Here players will add or subtract 1, 2, or 3 to the number on the pile. You have got to be quick though because the card on top is always changing.
Pop for Addition and Subtraction is a great game that helps with fluency in addition and subtraction while having fun.
In this game, you spin to practice basic facts. For each right answer, you get to keep the gumballs. We love that there are so many ways to play this game and that it’s perfect for 6 year olds and older.
Looking for a great game that enforces addition? Then Math Splat: Addition is just what you are looking for!
This game is played with 2-6 players and requires a caller. The caller reads the card aloud and then the players race to find the match in front of them. If they have a match they yell, “splat!” and flip it over! The person that flips it first wins!
Shark Are Wild is a great math card game to introduce kids to as young as 4 years old. In this game, your kids will get to practice sequence building as well as numeral identification.
It’s simple to play and takes less than 15 minutes. We love that there are two levels you can play with this game so it can grow with your child over time.
Blobby’s Pizza Math Card Game is a fun and strategic game that helps your kids learn STEM math such as fractions, decimals, and percent without even knowing it.
This game is fun and interactive as kids try to create the highest bill possible! This game takes about 30 minutes to complete and is perfect for kids about 9 years old.
Proof! is the best game if you are looking to increase your child’s mental math skills in multiplication, division, addition, subtraction, and square roots.
While this game is intended for kids 9 and older, there are rules that can be adapted to younger kids as well. We love that this game is so much fun to play and only takes 15 minutes.
Do you have a favorite math card game that is not on the list? Share it in the comments so we can add it!
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