Outdoor Play + Math = Fun for Everyone!

Get kids moving and learning! We’ve partnered with Get Outdoors: Go York! to share 10 active math games your family can enjoy together. Try the games and take a quick survey for a chance to win a free game kit.

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Number Clap

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The goal of this game is to recognize a number of claps, clap the same number of times, and then say how many times you clapped.

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Shape Dance

Draw shapes on the floor and when the music stops, kids run to a shape you described. Get moving and learn about shapes!

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Number Jump

Practice counting and recognizing numbers with every jump! This quick game gets kids moving and doing math.

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Obstacle Course

Obstacle Course

Develop children’s spatial skills by creating an obstacle course!
You’ll be surprised by the number of words kids learn.

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More, Less, Same with fingers

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The goal of this game is to immediately recognize (subitize!) a number of fingers and to show either the same number of fingers, one finger more, or one finger less.

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Dance Patterns

This game is a fun way for children to practice patterning by SAYING patterns and FEELING them with their bodies.

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Jumping on the Lily Pads

Draw number lines on the ground and kids pretend to be frogs hopping to the pond. There’s a lot of math going on in this game!

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Sock Toss

How many pairs of socks landed inside the basket? How many outside? All ages can learn math through this fun game.

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Shape Hunt

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Our world is composed of shapes, and children love noticing shapes and talking about them.

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Measure Me This

Children can learn the important skill of measurement by measuring their own bodies and objects around the house.

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Get Outdoors Math Games

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Math isn’t just for the classroom! Start learning math at home, at school, and outdoors! Play, share, win! Try the games and enter for a chance to win a free kit.

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