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Beach Ball Math

By Linda Eisinger, Consulting Teacher

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From the Disney Family Editors: Learning's a ball with this simple game. Toss and catch -- and improve your math!

This game reinforces the skill of quickly recalling basic addition and subtraction facts. Your child will learn basic subtraction and addition facts using cubes and rods. After he masters these facts, he should be able to recall them quickly from his memory.

Here's How to Do It:
Divide the ball into large sections with the permanent marker. In each section write a numeral. Toss the ball to another player or up in the air and catch. Locate the sections in which the player’s thumb has landed, and remember the numeral. Toss the ball again and note where the catcher’s thumb lands. Add or subtract these numerals. Keep playing!

Extensions of the Game:
Increase the difficulty by using larger numbers to add and subtract, or by multiplying the numbers.

Linda Eisinger was Missouri’s Teacher of the Year in 2005.

September 2005