Here’s a fun game to start off: Maths paper, rock, scissors!
Level 1: two players each use one hand and the winner is the first to say the sum (+) of the fingers on both hands. Addition to 10
Level 2: two players each use both hands and the winner is the first to say the sum (+) of the fingers on four hands. Addition to 20
Level 3: two players each use one hand and the winner is the first to say the product (x) of the fingers on both hands. Times tables to 5 x 5
Level 4: two players each use both hands and the winner is the first to say the product (x) of the fingers on both hands eg if I put 7 fingers and my opponent 4 fingers, the winner is the first person to say 28. Times tables to 10 x 10.
more levels:
>the difference between the fingers
>multiple players – play with three or more!
** Only allow zero to be used once by any player