Math Games
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Twist Perplexus 3D Puzzle Ball |
The Twist Perplexus 3D Puzzle Ball is a challenging, 3D puzzle that requires the players to twist, turn, and realign the tracks within the sphere to escape traps, dead ends, and cliffhangers. This game is much more fun, engaging and motivating than a flat surfaced maze because it is more challenging, making the children more competitive. It is also develops your child's thinking, problem solving, and motor skills.
Cost: $24.99 http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=13205499 |
Angry Birds Super 3D Puzzle |
The Angry Birds Super 3D Puzzle is 150 pieces that when it's put together, measures 12 x 18 inches. This 3D puzzle is unlike a normal flat puzzle. It makes the characters come to life more than the flat version. The game Angry Birds has become very popular over the last few years, and will only keep the children actively engaged. The puzzle requires the child to think about where each piece fits, or why it doesn't fit. The children will be wanting to play more when they are finished with this one!
Cost: $7.99 http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=12776874 |
Legos |
Legos are great for children to build and explore during class time or at home. Children can build many shapes with them and become extremely creative. You can build with your children and see what shapes they come up with. It also incorporates real life games with schoolwork.
Cost: $6 and up http://www.toysrus.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=4007303 |
Geoboards |
Geoboards are perfect for making shapes. The packs of Geoboards come with multiple boards, that have varying pegs patterns. It also comes with rubber bands that you stretch around the pegs to make the desired geometric shape. Children can also play this game and have their partner try and make the same shape they made by describing the features the shape has.
Cost: $14.99 http://www.ssww.com/product/?sku=LR1406&cm_mmc=Paid+Search-_-Google-_-AdwordsProducts-_-LR1406&aid=GOG&cid=2499 |
Tanagrams |
Tanagrams are perfect for Geometry. There are many downloadable templates to use with the different colored shapes. You can create many shapes, patterns, and objects by using the tanagrams. It develops children's motor skills, and gets them thinking about shapes and spatial situations. Is this shape too big for this space? Is this the right shape for this space?
Cost: $6 and up http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=tanagrams&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=4341512369&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=71414071869245116&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&ref=pd_sl_66ahwh4b0e_b |