Why play games? Why play math games, anyway? There are a number of good reasons. The truth is that playing games in class has become a way of motivating students. Many students, especially at the elementary level, think that competition is a fun thing in its own right. Offer them the opportunity to compete as part of the learning process and their motivation to learn increases. Offer some kind of prize for winning and motivation can go through the roof for many students.

Making Learning Fun

Playing games makes learning fun. It may seem obvious, but elementary school kids like having fun much more than they like working. To the extent that learning is a motivational issue, playing games accomplishes more than traditional drill and practice activities, like filling in charts or writing facts out multiple times.

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