Math skills can fade quickly if students don’t review regularly. The good news? Reviewing doesn’t have to feel like extra homework! By building review into a simple schedule and adding some fun, your child can keep their math sharp without frustration.
A Simple Review Plan
1. Weekly Review: Keep It Fresh
Every week, go over a mix of problems your child worked on. This can be a quick 10-15 minute refresher that helps reinforce what they just learned.
2. Monthly Review: Catch the Trouble Spots
Once a month, take a look at the past four weeks of work. Focus on tricky problems or ones they got wrong before. This is a great time to help them correct mistakes and build confidence.
3. Semester Review: Keep Old Skills Strong
Every three to four months, go back and review problems from the entire semester. Without this step, students tend to forget older concepts—making new math even harder!
Now, let’s make this fun!
Turn Math Review Into a Game
Reviewing math doesn’t have to feel like a chore. Here are some easy ways to turn review time into playtime:
🎉 Math Bingo
- Write answers on a Bingo chart. Every time your child solves a problem correctly, they mark off the answer. Get five in a row and win a prize!
💡 Jeopardy-Style Math
- Create categories like “Fractions,” “Word Problems,” or “Algebra.” Assign different point values and let your child pick and solve problems to earn points!
🧱 Jenga Math
- Write numbers on Jenga blocks. Each time your child solves a problem correctly, they pull a block from the tower. Can they keep it from falling?
🏝️ Adventure Island Board Game
- Use our Adventure Island Board Games to add a fun challenge! Every correct answer moves the player forward on the board, making math review feel like an adventure.
🎲 Roll the Dice for Math Fun
- Sort problems into six different categories (e.g., fractions, decimals, word problems). Roll a die to see which type of question they’ll solve next.
🛝 Chutes and Ladders (Math Edition!)
- Use any game board with dice (like Chutes and Ladders). Every correct answer earns a roll, making review time feel like playtime.
Make Math Review a Habit
By mixing regular review with fun games, your child will keep their math skills strong—and maybe even enjoy it! Try one of these methods today and see what works best. Grab our study plan freebie below to make reviewing even more fun!
Which game will your child love the most? Let us know!
