MATH FOLDER GAMES
The printable games below include a variety of math topics that children need to master to be successful math learners. Most of the topics have 3 leveled games. Level 1 is for beginners (Grades K-1). Level 2 is for grades 1-2. Level 3 is for grades 2-3.
Click on any of the math topics below to go to the games.
NUMBER WORDS
LINE UP
Level 1 – Number Words 1 to 20
FREE
Read the words – one through twenty. Play some game with the cards. Line up the students in number order. Count sets of pencils. Figure out who’s absent.
20 cards (3 page PDF file)
PLACE VALUE
4 OF A KIND
Level 1 – Ones & Tens
Both players start with 4 number cards. They try to collect the 3 cards that represent the same number.
24 Game Cards (3 page PDF file)
BOXING MATCH
Level 2 – Hundreds
Players take turns rolling a die to collect box cards. The player with the most boxes wins the boxing match. The first player to win 5 matches wins the game!
12 Game Cards and 2 Place Value Cards (3 page PDF file)
POINTS FOR PRIZES
Level 3 – Thousands
Players collect point cards to buy mystery prizes. The first player to collect the exact amount gets the prize. Who will win the most prizes?
24 Game Cards and 12 Prize Cards (3 page PDF file)
FRACTIONS
SWEET FRACTIONS
Level 1 – Beginning Fractions
Play this game to learn basic fractions. Match pictures to written fractions. Color the circles to show the fraction.
24 Game Cards & 2 Coloring Cards (4 page PDF file)
PIECE OF THE PIE
Level 2 – Equivalent Fractions
Look at each pie. How much pie is on the plate? Slide the pie to its place in the folder pocket. Say the fraction. Pull the card to check your answer.
20 Game Cards (3 page PDF file)
FRACTION WAR
Level 3 – Comparing Fractions
Match equivalent fractions. Then play a game of war. The player with the largest fraction wins.
24 Game Cards (3 page PDF file)
MEASUREMENT
MEASURE ME
Level 1 – Height & Width
Use the cube ruler to measure the height and width of each creature.
2 Cube Rulers and 9 Creature Cards (3 page PDF file)
LINE LENGTH
Level 2 – Inches & Fractions
Use the ruler to measure the straight line on each object. You can also use it to measure objects.
2 Rulers and 12 Object Cards (3 page PDF file)
MEASURE ALL SIDES
Level 3 – Perimeter & Centimeters
Use the centimeter ruler to measure the sides of each object. Add the measurements to calculate the perimeter.
2 Rulers and 12 Shape Cards (3 page PDF file)
TIME
DOMI-KNOW TIME
Level 1 – Time :00, :15, :30, :45
Put the domino cards in order from GO to STOP. Read the time on the analog clock. Find the matching digital clock.
30 Game Cards and a Paper Clock with Moveable Hands (3 page PDF file)
KOOKY CLOCKS
Level 2 – Time 5 Minutes
Learn how the hands of a clock move to show hours and minutes.
19 Game Cards and a Paper Clock with Moveable Hands (3 page PDF file)
IN A MINUTE
Level 3 – Time to the Minute
Learn how to tell time by the minute. There are two ways to play. Draw the hands on the clock or write the digital time.
15 Game Cards, 2 Write-on Clocks, and a Paper Clock with Moveable Hands (3 page PDF file)
MONEY
TOY STORE
Level 1 – Dimes
Count out the exact change you’ll need to buy each toy. Look at the color code on the card to check your answer.
10 Coin Cards & 10 Toy Cards (3 page PDF file)
SNACK MACHINE
Level 2 – Quarters
Figure out the price of each snack by finding the coin cards that match the snack code. Count the coins. Pull the snack card to check your answer.
12 Coin Cards & 12 Snack Cards (3 page PDF file)
LESS THAN A DOLLAR STORE
Level 3 – Making Change
What will you buy at the Less Than a Dollar Store? Choose an item. Pay a dollar. Count back your change. Check your answer.
10 Coin Cards & 10 Item Cards (3 page PDF file)
GEOMETRY
BUILD-A-BOT
Level 1 – Geometry – Shapes
Learn the names of 12 different shapes. Spin the spinner. Find the shape. Collect 3 different shapes to build a robot. Add your score.
2 Robot Cards, 12 Shape Cards, and a Spinner Card (3 page PDF file)
BUILD THIS 3-D
Level 2 – Geometry – 3-D Shapes
Learn the names of 10 different 3-dimensional shapes. Play the game. Be the first player to collect the objects you need to build the shape pyramid on your card.
24 Object Cards and 4 “Build This” Cards (3 page PDF file)
20 Questions
Level 3 – Geometry Quiz
How much do you know about lines and shapes? Use these trivia cards to learn about geometry. Then challenge a friend to a trivia game.
20 Trivia Cards (3 page PDF file)
ADDITION
BUG SPOTS
Level 1 – Sums to 10
Learn how to add by counting bug spots. Once you learn the answers, you can use the cards to test yourself.
20 Addition Cards (3 page PDF file)
PETALS PLUS PETALS
Level 1 – Sums to 18
Count the flower petals to learn sums to 18. Once you learn the answers, you can use the cards to test yourself.
20 Addition Cards (3 page PDF file)
APARTMENT ADDITION
Level 2 – Adding 2-digit Numbers
Use these cards to learn how to add 2-digit numbers. Start with the easy cards – no regrouping. Then try the harder cards – with regrouping.
16 Write-on Addition Cards (3 page PDF file)
TOWNHOUSE ADDITION
Level 3 – Adding 3-digit Numbers
Use these cards to learn how to add 3-digit numbers.
12 Write-on Addition Cards (3 page PDF file)
SUBTRACTION
DISAPPEARING RABBITS
Level 1 – Subtraction from 10
Look at the total number of rabbits. How many do you need to take away? How many will be left? Put the card in the magic hat to check your answers.
20 Subtraction Cards (3 page PDF file)
TAKE SOME
Level 1 – Subtraction from 18
Practice subtraction. Find the picture card with the total number of objects. Cross off the number you need to take away. How many are left?
12 Subtraction Cards and 8 Write-on Object Cards (3 page PDF file)
BORROW BOTS
Level 2 – 2-digit Subtraction
Learn how to subtract 2-digit numbers. Start with the simple cards; subtracting without regrouping. Then try to subtract with regrouping.
16 Write-on Cards (3 page PDF file)
MULTIPLICATION
MULTIPLICATION CATS & FROGS
Level 2 – Multiplication x2 and x3
Learn how to multiply sets of 2 and sets of 3. Memorize the multiples of 2 and 3. Then use the cards to practice.
20 Game Cards/Flashcards (3 page PDF file)
MULTIPLICATION BUTTERFLIES & DOGS
Level 2 – Multiplication x4 and x5
Learn how to multiply sets of 4 and sets of 5. Memorize the multiples of 4 and 5. Then use the cards to practice.
20 Game Cards/Flashcards (3 page PDF file)
MULTIPLICATION FISH & RABBITS
Level 3 – Multiplication x6 and x7
Learn how to multiply sets of 6 and sets of 7. Memorize the multiples of 6 and 7. Then use the cards to practice.
20 Game Cards/Flashcards (3 page PDF file)
MULTIPLICATION SPIDERS & BIRDS
Level 3 – Multiplication x8 and x9
Learn how to multiply sets of 8 and sets of 9. Memorize the multiples of 8 and 9. Then use the cards to practice.
20 Game Cards/Flashcards (3 page PDF file)
DIVISION
DIVISION CATS & FROGS
Level 3 – Dividing by 2 and 3
Learn how to divide by 2 and by 3. Then use the cards to practice.
20 Game Cards/Flashcards (3 page PDF file)