The 10 Best Math Games For Kindergartners
This wiki has been updated 25 times since it was first published in July of 2019. Learning math skills is critically important, even when kids are very young. The challenge is keeping little ones engaged long enough to soak up the information, which is why playing games can be a valuable part of any educational curriculum. These selections are geared toward kindergartners, but many can be modified to be either more or less advanced, depending on your child's needs. When users buy our independently chosen editorial recommendations, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
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3. Gamenote Fishing
Editor's Notes
July 11, 2019:
Given that it's impossible for us to know each individual child's skill level, we included options that are both remedial and advanced on this list. A few of the models here are just as useful for younger children, and can give them a leg up on their classmates by the time they actually start school. Others can have their difficulty levels ratcheted up to remain challenging as your child advances.
One unavoidable fact of categories like this is that every single game will only be as useful as you make it. To that end, we prioritized fun and replay value in our rankings, with the belief that a child who enjoys playing will learn more as a result of both their enthusiasm and the repetition of exercises.
Even the most entertaining game in the world will grow tedious eventually, though. While cycling through multiple titles is one way to keep things fresh, you might also consider pairing them with a STEM toy or two. This allows them to translate their newfound skills to a different arena, deepening their understanding and, most importantly, keeping them out of your hair for an hour or two.
Special Honors
ABC Mouse You can start your kid off early with this option, as it has activities for children as young as two years old. Each lesson flows directly into a subsequent one, ensuring that young ones are always challenged but never frustrated. abcmouse.com
JumpStart Academy This option is subscription-based, but that means that your child will continually be offered fresh, challenging content that's personalized to their needs. The app allows parents to track their kid's progress as well. jumpstart.com
Dreambox Learning This company offers family plans, so you can pay a single price to ensure that each of your children is given material that's perfectly suited for them. The online lessons offer interactive exercises designed to augment the existing curriculum they're exposed to at school. dreambox.com
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