Best Math Board Games for Grade 1 kids

1st Grade math involves basics in numbers, addition, shapes and much more. Kids are excited to learn new concepts. It is vital that they get utmost practice and apply those math skills repeatedly in a NON-BORING way. Here we have FUN math board games for 1st graders giving them up to 10 times more practice. Enjoy an undersea adventure or play with animals. Each board game has a story to relate with. So bond with your kid over these fun math games.

Monster Sock Factory - Multiplication Table Board Game

8 Times More Math Practice

In a beautiful snow - covered valley, there lived cute little monsters. The valley is cold and they all need socks. Help dispatch sock packets for these lovely monsters. The first one to dispatch 6 packets of 10 sock packets would be known as the best worker. View More

Grade: Grade 1 and up

Math Skills:

Multiplication as repeated addition
Division as repeated subtraction
Multiplication tables 1-9

Life Skills:

Hand - eye coordination
Building Patience
Taking turns
Strategic Planning
Memory development

Price: $ 29.99
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Outnumber - Numbers Card Game

6 Times More Math Practice

Welcome to OUTNUMBER, a place where numbers live with their families. As in life, each family here has a unique and quirky personality and style. The yogic 4s, the angry 3s or the beautiful 9s, all stay at OUTNUMBER. View More

Grade: Kindergarten and up

Math Skills:

Recognition of number shapes
English and Hindi numerals
Counting
Sequencing and comparison

Life Skills:

Flexibility

Price: $ 24.99
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Ocean Raiders - Addition Board Game

11 Times More Math Practice

A huge treasure is waiting for the brave OCEAN RAIDERS at the bottom of the ocean. You will have to look out for the huge storms, dive in the whirlpools and beat your competition in this awesome addition adventure game. View More

Grade: Kindergarten and up

Math Skills:

Number recognition
Number sequencing

Life Skills:

Speed
Analytical thinking
Flexibility

Price: $ 24.99
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Build It Up - Numbers Printable Game

4 Times More Math Practice

Christmas game alert! Download the Build It Up scorecard for free and play this fun number game. Roll the dice, mark your score and circle the greater number on your colorful Christmas theme scorecard. Merry Learning!

Grade: Kindergarten and up

Math Skills:

Number recognition upto 9
Number comparision upto 9

Life Skills:

Price: FREE
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Find the twin - Roman numbers recognition upto 20 Printable Game

4 Times More Math Practice

Christmas game alert! Download the Find the twin printable for free and play this fun number game. Shuffle the cards, pick one at a time, and match the roman card to its number card. Merry Learning!

Grade: Grade 1 and up

Math Skills:

Number recognition upto 20

Life Skills:

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Operation Successful - Multiplication Printable Game

4 Times More Math Practice

Christmas game alert! Download the Operation Successful printable for free and play this fun number game. Distribute the number tickets, Pick out a card from the deck, Perform the operation, and circle the number on your ticket. Merry Learning!

Grade: Grade 1 and up

Math Skills:

Multiplication facts of 2 numbers of 1 digit

Life Skills:

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Box It - Multiplication Table of 1 Printable Game

10 Times More Math Practice

An old game with a math twist. Download the Box It sheet for free and play multiplication like never before. Tables have never been so competitive and colorful.

Grade: Kindergarten and up

Math Skills:

Multiplication Table of 2
Multiplication Table of 3
Multiplication Table of 4
Multiplication Table of 5

Life Skills:

Price: FREE
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BrainX - Set of Math Activity Sheets

10 Times More Math Practice

These are colorful Printable math worksheets for kids from Kindergarten to Grade 5. Master math skills in a fun way and get upto 10 times more practice. These downloadable worksheets are story backed which makes it all the more exciting for kids. View More

Grade: Kindergarten and up

Math Skills:

Place Value
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication

Life Skills:

Price: FREE
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Count Match - Number recognition Printable Game

10 Times More Math Practice

Oooohh.... Meet the numbers in their true form. Discover their quirky personalities and shapes with this game and free downloadable. Perfect for 3+ year old kids to master number recognition, sequencing and counting up to 10

Grade: Kindergarten and up

Math Skills:

Number Sequencing
Counting

Life Skills:

Price: FREE
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Mathaly - Online Math Practice Game

10 Times More Math Practice

Grab your ropes and get ready to reach at the peak of the mountain. Mathaly is a fun, exciting and interactive math app for kids of Grade 1 to Grade 5. Covering the entire math curriculum, Mathaly makes kids master math skills 10 times faster. View More

Grade: Grade 1 and up

Math Skills:

Numbers
Addition
Subtraction
Multiplication

Life Skills:

Price: FREE
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Combine the three - 3 digit number formation Printable Game

4 Times More Math Practice

Christmas game alert! Download the Combine the three cards for free and play this fun number game. Distribute the cards, form the largest or smallest number from the cards, and compare the numbers to see who wins. Merry Learning!

Grade: Grade 1 and up

Math Skills:

Numbers
Number comparision

Life Skills:

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What comes Next - Number Sequencing Printable Game

4 Times More Math Practice

Christmas game alert! Download the What comes next printable for free and play this fun number game. Pick out a card from the deck, pick out cards and, complete the series of numbers. Merry Learning!

Grade: Grade 1 and up

Math Skills:

Number comparision upto 10

Life Skills:

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Number Well - Addition Printable Game

10 Times More Math Practice

Numbers have fallen in the well. They need your help to get out. But they can be pulled out only in pairs. Find adjacent pairs that add up to 10 and color them with the color of your choice. Now it is the next player`s turn.

Grade: Kindergarten and up

Math Skills:

Subtraction
Counting

Life Skills:

Fine mortar skills
Hand Eye Coordination

Price: FREE
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Few Tips for math board games for 1st graders:

Our games help in reinforcing math skills. Kids should practice at their own pace. Remove the element of time when you play these games with your kids.
Convert family time into game time. Bond and enjoy each other's company. These games for kids add the FUN element in math practice. Do not treat it as a serious practice tool.
These physical games for 1st graders will help you track your kids progress in math. Each time the game is played, children will improve on their speed, accuracy, critical thinking and creativity.
Make sure to use the components of the games like Logic Slates and sharpies to get better math practice.
Try not to help, correct or interrupt the child while counting with fingers or on their heads. They must make the moves after they come to the solution on their own.
Challenge your kids in a healthy way. Make strategic moves to make them think critically and logically.
Promote healthy competition among friends and siblings when playing.
Math board games are fun and educational. Carry these games in picnics, play dates, birthday parties to help children enjoy math (and not be afraid of it).
Gift these board games to other children to make them stay motivated in math. These games can be a memorable and valuable gift for children in their elementary school life that balances learning and pleasure.
To make practicing more fun, download FREE math worksheets for kids that are colorful and story - based.
Subscribe to one of the most gamified math app - Mathaly. Experience math practice like never before and stay updated with their progress.