2nd Grade Math Games

Using games is a great way to learn Math facts and develop mental calculation skills in a fun and easy way.

Children will pick up a whole range of skills through playing games naturally and informally.

Encouraging your child to play math games and puzzles like sodoku and chess will also help develop their logical reasoning.

Using these math games below will help your child to develop their Math fact skills as well as their strategic thinking and memory skills.

Have fun using these Math Games ...we hope you enjoy them!

Salamander Combine It is a place value game which involves recombining hundreds, tens and ones to make a 3 digit number.

The aim of the game is to make as many numbers on the board as you can, at the same time as trying to make lines of 3 counters.

Classify It Game #3 is a great game for getting children to develop their understanding of different math vocabulary such as odd and even, multiple, greater/less than and between.

It also helps to develop quick recall of addition facts of 3 small numbers.

Spot the Calculation is a good game for developing mental calculation skills using all 4 operations.

The aim of the game is for one player to make a calculation using the numbers on several dice. The other player then has to try to guess what the calculation was from the answer.

Catch the Stars 0-20 is one of our Math Games Second Grade which uses dice rolls to make different numbers.

For all of these games you will need at least one die, and some counters.

The aim of the game is to use the numbers on the dice to catch as many stars as possible.

Operation Salamander is another dice game that uses die rolls with operations to create different numbers.

It can be played on many different levels, from quite young children and upwards.

Race to the Moon is one of our Math Games Second Grade that develops rapid recall of Math facts.

The aim of the game is to be the first player to complete an unbroken path of counters from the Earth to the Moon.

It is a simple game to play, and only requires different colored counters.

Subtraction Cover Up is a set Math subtraction games which develops children's quick recall of their subtraction facts.

The aim of the game is to cover up a line of 3 counters before your opponents can.

For this game you will need some counters and two dice.

The Multiples Game is a game which helps children to recognise when a number is a multiple of another number. It also helps to reinforce their tables knowledge.

The aim of the game is to score as many points as possible by making rows of three counters.

You will need one or two dice and counters to play this game.

Tables Cover Up is a multiplication game which involves using multiplication facts and strategy to outwit your opponent.

The aim of the game is to get four counters in a row.

To play this game, you will need some counters.

If these games are too challenging, then why not try our selection of 1st grade math games.

The games in this section are at a simpler level than those on this page.

If you are looking for some more challenging math games, why not try our 3rd grade math games.

The games in this section are more challenging than those on this page.

Using dice is a great way to learn Math facts and develop mental calculation skills in a fun and easy way.

Here you will find some more fun Math games which use dice.

Using these cool maths games will help your child to develop their Math fact skills as well as their strategic thinking and memory skills.

Here you will find a range of printable 2nd grade math puzzles for your child to enjoy.

The puzzles will help your child practice and apply their addition, subtraction and multiplication facts as well as developing their thinking and reasoning skills in a fun and engaging way.

Using these puzzles will help your child to:

• learn their addition facts to 20+20;
• learn and practice subtraction facts to 20;
• pratice multiplying up to 5x5;
• develop thinking and reasoning skills;
• develop perseverance.

Looking for some online 2nd grade math games?

Use the link below to access some 3rd party online games for second graders.

The link will take you to a new tab and open the Math Playground site.

• Math Playground Grade 2 Math Games

Our 2nd Grade Math Games e-booklet contains our entire selection of printable math games for 2nd grade.

There are a total of 25 games designed for specially for second graders.

All the games on this page are included, plus many extra games that have been specially created for the booklet.

There is a wide selection of games to develop a range of math concepts from place value to addition, subtraction and multiplication to strategic thinking.

The Math Salamanders hope you enjoy using these free printable Math worksheets and all our other Math games and resources.

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