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One of the main reasons some students struggle with math is because they don't find the material interesting or engaging. Fortunately, there are a number of ways you can make the subject more entertaining, such as introducing math games into your child's studies. Below, the math tutors at FasTracKids in Brooklyn, New York, share five fun math games you can do at home.

5 Fun Math Games to Do at Home

1. Bingo

 Math-themed bingo games are an ideal way to get your child more comfortable with numbers and equations. Buy a math bingo game set, or create your own. As "announcer," you pose math problems or equations instead of letter-number combinations, your child finds the answer, and marks off the corresponding space on their bingo card. Be sure to remember the prizes!

2. Recipes

math tutorAt first glance, a recipe may not seem like much fun. But once you’re in the kitchen, your child will love getting their hands dirty and making something delicious—all while learning a bit of math in the process. Following a recipe as-is will give a deeper understanding of fractions, and you could also adjust the recipe amounts from what is written to make things even more of a challenge.

3. Dice

There are countless ways you can utilize a plain old pair of dice as a fun way to learn math. Roll them and have your child add, subtract, multiply, or divide the two numbers that come up. Or, have them devise their own story problems around the numbers they roll. You could even make the two numbers into one fraction and show different ways fractions are used in math.

4. Sudoku

Sudoku puzzles can present a challenge to even the most advanced math student. But one quick browse around the bookstore or the internet will give you a variety of easier Sudoku options. Show your child how the game is played, and be ready to offer pointers should they get stuck. Sudoku is a true workout for the mind.

5. Online Games

Online math games are a viable option for technologically savvy students or for parents who may be dealing with a packed schedule. First, take the time to perform a few cursory internet searches so you can show your child the games from which they would reap the most benefit. Then, let them go to work having fun and figuring out some math problems. Be sure to stay close by should they have trouble or need clarification on areas of confusion.

If your child could use extra support and guidance, let the math tutors at FasTracKids give them the skills and confidence they need. In addition to math tutors, FasTracKids also provides reading help, after-school programs, and preschool classes, to name a few of their offerings. Call (718) 260-8100, visit their website, or follow them on Facebook or Twitter for more information.

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