17 Favorite Classroom-Learning Games
17 Favorite Classroom-Learning Games
17 Favorite Classroom-Learning Games
January 16, 2022
By Larry Ferlazzo
Summary
Learning games are an effective way for students to review current and previously taught content.
Zaretta Hammond states that: "The very act of playing the game encourages the brain to strengthen the new neural pathways by making the learner continuously search his memory for information." I typically use learning games during my small-group time.
The text Mini-lessons for Math Practice by Rusty Bresser and Caren Holtzman is full of quick and engaging math games that are great for brain breaks in the classroom and time fillers for the very end of the school day.
Mall Math from The Great Big Book of Super-Fun Math Activities' Jean Liccione is year after year one of my students' favorite games.
My students enjoyed each of these games during virtual learning.
All of these games can easily be played in the classroom, with some even offering a self-paced version that is ideal for independent learning in the classroom.
My favorite games happen to be fun, but they are my favorites because of the opportunities for students to engage in meaningful practice, show off their good reasoning, and learn with and from each other, realizing along the way that everyone can do math.
Reference
Ferlazzo, L. (2022, January 18). 17 favorite classroom-learning games (opinion). Retrieved February 17, 2022, from https://www.edweek.org/teaching-learning/opinion-17-favorite-classroom-learning-games/2022/01