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Math Strategy Games - Summer Camp for Grades 1-3: Think, Plan, Win!

Completed by 4 learners
Ages 6-9
Live Group Class
Experience strategic fun with games like Ultimate Tic Tac Toe, Snakes, or Sprouts! Boost critical thinking and problem-solving skills in this engaging summer class for grades 1-3. A summer of learning through play!
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:
(49 reviews)
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Live video meetings
1x per week
1-6 learners per class
30 min

What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 1 - 3
Intermediate Level
Turn summer math practice into an exciting challenge! Students explore strategic thinking and problem-solving through classic games that strengthen mathematical thinking! The best part? These games can be played anywhere with just paper and pencil, making them perfect for continued practice at home, during travel, or with friends and family.

💵🛒 Get $5 off this class with coupon code KUSTERSUMMERFUN5 until May 31, 2025. 💵🛒

🧮 What to Expect  

Games the build:

Strategic Thinking
• Plan multiple moves ahead
• Predict opponent moves
• Create winning strategies
• Block opponent paths

Spatial Reasoning
• Grid-based challenges
• Path-finding games
• Position strategies
• Visual problem-solving

Number Sense
• Pattern recognition
• Counting strategies
• Strategic number choices
• Mathematical reasoning

Logic and Planning
• Multi-step thinking
• Decision-making skills
• Problem-solving tactics
• Winning combinations

🧮 Weekly Games
📐 Week 1: Strategic Thinking Games
📐 Week 2: Spatial Challenge Games
📐 Week 3: Number Strategy Games
📐 Week 4: Logic Puzzle Games
📐 Week 5: Multi-Step Strategy Games
📐 Week 6: Advanced Strategy Games

Each week features carefully selected games that develop these essential skills. Games may include classics like Ultimate Tic Tac Toe, Nim, Dots and Boxes, and other engaging strategy challenges.

❗❗❗If you can't find a session that fits your schedule, please request a new time. I will do my best to accommodate schedule requests. ❗❗❗

🧮 CLASS FORMAT:
Each session includes:
• Introduction to game rules and history
• Strategy demonstrations
• Guided practice
• Group challenges
• Strategy discussions
• Friendly competitions

🧮 Teaching Approach  
Hands-on with demonstrations, practice, and group activities for an engaging learning experience.

🧮 PERFECT FOR STUDENTS WHO:
• Enjoy solving puzzles
• Like friendly competition
• Want to strengthen thinking skills
• Love learning new games

Sign up today for a summer of strategic fun and skill development!

Learning Goals

Develop critical thinking skills through strategic gameplay.
Enhance logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities.
Improve spatial reasoning skills through interactive challenges.
Foster a love for learning and engagement with math concepts.
Build confidence in approaching complex math problems.
Cultivate teamwork and communication skills through collaborative play.
Apply learned strategies to real-world problem-solving scenarios.
Develop a positive attitude towards math and its practical applications.

Other Details

Supply List
Paper and pencil or whiteboard and marker as well as occasional printing needed. Some common household items such as styrofoam cups, etc.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:

Meet the teacher

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Teacher expertise and credentials
South Carolina Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
I have over 20 years of experience in education, specializing in gifted education, providing a solid foundation for teaching creative and logical skills.

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