Are you looking for fun math or reading games for elementary students? Build It Games are easy-to-learn math games that are fun and engaging to ALL students. Students can play these math and reading activities in partners, independently, in small groups, or as a whole class! There are many Build It Games included. Once you teach students how to play the game, they can play it over and over again with a variety of skills. It’s the perfect game that always produces a different winner and a different gameboard for students every time they play.
Students get to “build” a different theme in every game. They add a piece each time they answer a question correctly. The first one to finish wins! The concept of these fun math and reading games for elementary students is very simple. Therefore, students can play independently without the teacher. Show students how to play one time and they’ll know how to play every time you pull out a new set of cards throughout the year.
What Kinds of Build It Games Are Included?
There are 40 Build It Games to choose from and there are 10 included in each game pack! From “Build a Baseball Field” to “Build a Dog Park” to “Build a Breakfast Plate”, there is a game for every student to enjoy. And every game is NON-holiday themed so they can be used any time of the year and are inclusive for students who do not celebrate holidays.
Build It Games Set 1 includes:
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Baseball Field
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Basketball Court
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Football Field
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Soccer Field
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Volleyball Court
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Ice Hockey Rink
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Aquarium
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Transportation Scene
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Pet Shop
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Dog Park
Build It Games Set 2 includes:
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Campsite
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Beach Scene
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Fall Scene
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Snow Day
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Spring Scene
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Farm
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Garden
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Park
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Swimming Pool
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Town
Build It Games Set 3 includes:
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Carnival
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Castle
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Comic
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Dinosaur Scene
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Pirate Island
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Robot
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Space Scene
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Theme Park
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Treasure Map
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Ocean Scene
Build It Games Set 4 includes:
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Birthday Party
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Breakfast
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Dinner Plate
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Dozen Donuts
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Grocery Cart
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Kid’s Bedroom
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Pizza
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Science Lab
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Artist Studio
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Ice Cream Sundae
Since there are 2 versions included, you can let students color their own decorations if you’d like! First, simply print out a game mat for each child and a set of decorations for each group playing. Then, let the group color their decorations either A) ahead of time or B) each time they pull one from the middle.
Change the Content
Don’t teach math or reading? Haven’t covered one of the concepts yet? No problem! Simply swap out the set of task cards you don’t need with a set you’d like to use instead. The Build It Games can be used with ANY set of task cards (reading, math, science, social studies)….the possibilities are endless!
Clear Directions for Students
Additionally, every Build It Game also includes a set of simple, printable directions for you to place next to each game. If students forget how to play, they can easily refer back to the directions. I like to print the directions 2 to a page, front and back so I can fold them up and place them in a task card box along with any playing pieces.
In conclusion, this game is perfect for EVERY classroom! Every grade level comes with different skills and a different number of fun math or reading games for elementary students. Build It Games are easy to play, easy to differentiate, and come in two different versions. Choose between a color version for vibrant printing or black and white to save on ink. There are also multiple ways to play so you can use the games over and over again. All Build It Games are aligned to common core standards and Texas TEKS. Simply print, laminate, and you can use the games for years to come!
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