2nd Grade Math Games

Welcome to our 2nd Grade Math Games area.

Here you will find a wide range of printable math games for second graders designed to help your child learn their place value and math facts.

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 for second graders...we hope you enjoy them!

Our Second Grade Math Games Booklet

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

There are a total of 27 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.

2nd Grade Math Games - Our Games

Salamander Combine It 999!

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.

Salamander Combine It 999!

Grade: 2nd Grade and upwards
Number of players: 2-4
Learning skills: place value to 999, strategy.

Classify It! Game #3

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.

Classify It! Game #3

Grade: 2nd Grade and upwards
Number of players: 2-3
Learning skills: add 3 small numbers; odd and even; multiples; greater than and less than

Spot the Calculation Game

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.

Spot the Calculation

Grade: 2nd Grade and upwards
Number of players: 2
Learning skills: add, subtract, multiply and divide using numbers 1 to 6.

Catch the Stars 0-20

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.

Catch the Stars 0-20

Grade: 2nd Grade and up
Number of players: 2-3.
Learning skills: using different operations to make numbers to 20 with 3 dice.

Operation Salamander

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.

Operation Salamander 25

Grade: 2nd Grade and upwards
Number of players: 1-4
Learning skills: using different operations to make numbers to 25 with 3 dice.

Race to the Moon

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.

Race to the Moon Addition to 20

Grade: 2nd Grade+
Number of players: 2 or 3.
Learning skills: adding numbers to 20.

Race to the Moon Subtraction to 20

Grade: 2nd Grade+
Number of players: 2 or 3.
Learning skills: subtracting numbers to 20.

Race to the Moon - Multiplication to 5x5

Grade: Grade: 2nd Grade and up
Number of players: 2
Learning: Multiplication facts to 5x5.

Subtraction Cover Up

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.

Subtraction Cover Up to 20

Grade: 2nd Grade and upwards
Number of players: 2
Learning: this game develops quick recall of subtraction facts to 20.

The Multiples Game

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.

The Multiples Game 1-6

Grade: 2nd Grade and upwards
Number of players: 2
Learning: multiplication tables up to the 6 times table, multiples of numbers to 6, strategy.

Tables Cover Up

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.

Tables Cover Up to 5x5

Grade: 2nd Grade and up
Number of players: 2-3.
Learning skills: multiplication to 5x5, strategic thinking.

Looking for some easier games?

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.

Looking for some harder math games?

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.

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Math Games Using Dice

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.

Second Grade Math Puzzles

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.

Online Second Grade Math Games

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 Salamanders Second Grade Math Games Booklet

Our Second 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.

 

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