Number Bridge No-Prep Math Game - Bright Ideas October

Today I’m sharing one of my favorite no-prep ideas for math or spelling.

All you need is paper and crayons.

I call it Number Bridge.

Number Bridge - a No Prep game for math or literacy skills that is easily differentiated each time you play

This simple game can be adapted to any grade level, but here are the basic rules to play for my little ones.

That’s all there is to it!

This is great practice while making the number board themselves, and more practice creating the bridges. Each student will have a uniquely different board, and it’s a great tool for quick assessment.

The best part about this quick activity is that you can tailor it to your own class and level, and then vary it by simply changing the rule each time.

Here are some of the more challenging Number Bridges for my older students:

Make a bridge skip counting by 2’s.

Make a bridge adding two numbers connected by a bridge. Write the equation across the bridge.

Make a bridge adding three numbers connected by a color bridge. Record the number bond equations elsewhere (or inside the triangle) for more challenge.

Why stop with numbers? Make a letter bridge connecting upper and lower case letters…

Make a letter bridge connecting letters in alphabetical order.

Make a letter bridge connecting letters to spell simple words.

We also play this on the white board with the whole class, or with partners. It’s great when we have 10 extra minutes to spare!

How would you play it with your class to stretch their thinking and practice skills? I’d love to add more ideas, so let me know in the comments!

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Jayne Gammons

October 18, 2014 at 7:10 am

Great possibilities for this idea! Thanks for sharing. Jayne
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Karri Sands

October 18, 2014 at 8:35 am

Wow! This is so simple and a great time-filler. My second graders will love it.
Karri
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Sally

October 18, 2014 at 9:03 am

So many ideas are rushing through my head! I think I'll start with counting by 2s on Monday. Thanks for sharing!

Sally from Elementary Matters
Charlene Sequeira

October 18, 2014 at 10:42 am

This is a great idea, Susanna! It works really well for differentiating learning too. I have such a wide range in my groups this year, it will be great to try this with some challenges for my stronger kids.

Charlene/Diamond Mom
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Fran Kramer

October 18, 2014 at 11:54 am

Does your brain ever stop thinking of brilliant ideas? How about numbers with tally marks? How about numbers with ten frames, dots, two matching sight words with one capitalized? Okay I am a kinder teacher at heart but I adore this idea and you!
Whimsy Workshop Teaching

October 18, 2014 at 12:12 pm

Thanks for visiting Jayne! Hope it works for you! : )
Whimsy Workshop Teaching

October 18, 2014 at 12:13 pm

Thanks Karri! Once they get good at it, you can assign different jobs for different abilities just by walking around and telling them what their job is!
: )
Whimsy Workshop Teaching

October 18, 2014 at 12:13 pm

Thanks Sally! I'd love to see your ideas!!
: )
Whimsy Workshop Teaching

October 18, 2014 at 12:14 pm

Yay! Thanks Fran and YOU are the one with a gazillion ideas! xo
Whimsy Workshop Teaching

October 18, 2014 at 12:15 pm

Great idea, Charlene! As you know I have to differentiate every single lesson for multi-age, so this is a life-saver sometimes!
Hope to see you at the blogger meet-up!
xo