Discover a fun, hands-on way to help kids practice making 10 with 10 On The Spot! by Learning Resources. From its cheerful ladybug boards to flexible two-sided gameplay, this game builds number sense, mental addition skills, and confidence — perfect for classrooms, tutoring, or family game night. Watch our quick YouTube review or keep reading to see why it’s a hit with early learners!

If you’ve ever tried practicing numbers with young kids, you know how quickly their attention can fade. But I’ve found that when you add a little mystery  or challenge , everything changes. One of the simplest yet my favorite activities — something I first did with my own kids and now use all the time in my math classes — is what I call the “Find the Mistake” tower game. It’s simple, fun, and works like magic for reinforcing number order and recognition. 🧩  What You’ll Need

Halloween is just around the corner, and I couldn’t resist making something extra fun for kids (and teachers!) this year. Enter… Monsters vs Witches — a colorful, silly, and slightly spooky board game that turns your classroom or small group into a Halloween playground! 🧌🧙‍♀️ I created this game thinking about all the chaos, giggles, and sugar-fueled energy that comes with Halloween. We tried it out with our own kids, and let me tell you… they were obsessed . Rolling the d

Just in time for spooky season, we’ve posted a brand-new video on our KidsPlayCademy YouTube channel ! 👻 Join me and my two little helpers as we play my own Halloween “Spot It”–style Number Recognition Game  - a fast, fun way to practice numbers from 0 to 10. Whether you’re a parent looking for a screen-free activity at home or a teacher searching for an easy Halloween math center, this game is a hit with young learners! 👉 Watch on YouTube  https://youtu.be/Uz_Gs2F6JAU 🕸️

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