How to Play Number Word Bingo

March 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment

While many people envision school as children sitting there and learning various concepts it is more than just that. Many teachers have started to develop fun and exciting ways for their students to learn the various math concepts that are required by that particular age group. One of the most popular ways to do this is through the use of the popular game bingo.

Math bingo has become an extremely popular way to help children fine tune their math skills and have a little fun doing it. There are so many different ways that you can use math as a part of the bingo game. Here is a look at one way that teachers use bingo as a part of their math course.

One of the most popular games for elementary school children is the number word bingo. Number word bingo is a great way to have children learn how to read the numbers and the words of the numbers. This game is usually reserve for elementary school. A teacher will create a bingo card with the numbers written on it as if it were bingo. They will then create index cards with the number words on it. The child will be required to place a marker over the number word. The game can also be reversed and the child can place markers on the number words while the teacher shows an index card with the numbers on it. When a child has a bingo they can call out bingo just as if it were a regular game of bingo.

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Math Bingo Games For Elementary School Students Part 1

March 9, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Bingo is a game that anyone no matter what their age can enjoy which is why it is so popular when it is used to help students fine tune their math skills. Many elementary school teachers have started to use the game of bingo in conjunction with other math skills to teach their students various math skills.

If you are considering integrating math bingo into your classroom or even playing with your child at home here is a look at some of the math bingo games that can be very helpful to you and your child.

Telling Time Bingo. While time isn’t necessarily a math concept it is usually grouped with math skills for elementary students. You will create bingo cards that have the numerical time on it such as 2:45 or 12:15. You will then take a toy clock and place the time on it with the hands. Have the children place their bingo markers on the card for the time that you show. If you are playing with a large group make sure that you make the cards different so everyone wins at some point.

Plus or Minus Bingo. This version of bingo will help the children learn how to add and subtract numbers mentally. Create bingo cards that have various numbers on them then create index cards that have simple math problems such as 2+2=. Show the index cards to the children and have them cover up the right answer on their bingo card. Again make sure that there are various numbers on there so that everyone gets a chance to win and play along. You can even repeat equations that have the same answer to make sure everyone is covering up the right numbers.

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