Posted by Adrian on Mar-9-08
Hi Again All,
Here is the second in my series of three addition games that I’ve set the goal of completing this week. This new addition game deals with reinforcing the addition facts of ‘doubles + 1′. I’ve played it heaps with kids over the years and it is very effective.
You can add to the gameplay by allowing students to use calculators and this way they will see that the human mind can be a more efficient tool to use in some situations 
For those of you in the snow, you can play this game by drawing it up in chalk on the carpet.
Enjoy
Adrian
Posted by Adrian on Mar-6-08
Evening All,
Today I finished one of the tried and true number fact games I have used over the years with my classes. This new addition game is drawn up on the concrete in chalk and play as a small group. The game board and game cards are all in the download.
The power of the game comes when you discuss the use of ‘efficient’ mental strategies. I get the kids to aim for ‘SEE IT. SAY IT’ ie automatic recall. We also discuss the steps on the way to ‘automacy’. 1. Counting on fingers 2.Knowing the answer in your head but since you are stressed you still use your fingers 3. Automatic recall.
You’ll have heaps of fun with this but make sure they ‘Play Safe!’
cheers
Adrian