Math Game-Break the Bank

This afternoon we played the game Break the Bank. This game incorporates many math concepts-odd, even, counting money, counting by fives and tens and even subitizing (instantly seeing how many). There are a few kids who have yet to develop subitizing even at the dice level (instantly recognizing   what the dice roll is without counting.)

Everyone is bringing home a game board this weekend but not the dice or markers. If you can round up enough dimes and nickels it would be best if you could play with real money. We played with bingo chips etc.

The game is played as follows.

If you roll an even number, put a marker on dime.
If you roll an odd number, put a marker on nickel.

Set a time limit. When the beeper goes, count and see who has the most money!

I encourage the kids to count as they go. The constant counting repetition is good. As well, some kids will get to the point where they can instantly see how much money they have.

Here are the spelling words for next week.