Numbers on the Wall

Numbers on the wall

This will be a math activity that has a physical and competitive twist! I specifically struggle with subtraction, so I decided to focus on that. This activity can work with addition, multiplication, and division as well.

There are going to be squares going up on the wall with a number on each of them. Whoever’s turn it is, will get a subtraction problem to solve in their head. Once they have their answer, they will throw a soft ball (I couldn’t find a ball, so I used rolled up socks and it works as well!)

What you’ll need:

·       Markers (using a pen would work as well as long as it’s dark)

·       Paper! I used poster board because it’s sturdier than construction paper.

·       Scissors

·       A ball or soft toy (socks work too!)

First step is to cut your paper into squares. The smaller the square, the harder the game! I cut out 15 squares, so this means my subtraction problems all have answers of 15 or below.

Step 1. First, cut your paper into squares. The smaller the square, the harder the game! I cut out 15 squares, so this means my subtraction problems all have answers of 15 or below.

Step 2. Write a number on each card. 

Step 3. Write out some subtraction problems. Any numbers will work as long as the answers are 15 or below! I included my list for ideas!

Step 4. Tape your cards up on a big space. Make sure to mix up the numbers so it’s not too easy! Take turns solving a subtraction problem and try to throw the ball at the card with the answer.