Here is a list of math snakes and ladders games for children from 1st to 5th grades. This game is built around a familiar board game concept which kids often play. The game originated from India many centuries ago and continues to marvel kids up to this day. In printable format, it is played on a game board that contains snakes and ladders and different positions players land on when they play. Movement on the board is determined by the random outcome from rolling a dice. The randomness imposed by the dice makes it very exciting because if you fall on a ladder, you get to move several spaces up, but if you land on the snake, you will move back to a lower position. The goal in this game is to arrive at the final position safely.
The snakes and ladders game has been modified in the current case into an educational multiple choice question quiz game. Here the excitement is even more as a layer of complexity increases due to the fact that players have to solve math problems, get the correct answer even before getting a chance to roll the dice. As players get answers correctly, they win points that are displayed on the top of the game. This math game is so much fun and parents and teachers will love it. Given that math is boring at time for kids, it is always necessary to find fun and innovative ways of teaching the subject. This game addresses that problem. Another advantage is that this game is a self-assessment in which players are instantly graded as they play. Hence, the interaction is between the game and the player; educators have minimal supervisory roles to play, hence making it a suitable game for parents and teachers who want to facilitate the learning process.
To increase the depth and the most out of this game, head over to the worksheets section and do a pre-practice with worksheets under similar topics. When you are sure kids master the concepts, begin playing the game. Students will find this game really exciting. It is free and access online is 24/7. Feel free to share and play in your class.