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Number Bridge No-Prep Math Game – Bright Ideas October

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

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

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

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

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

Make a letter bridge connecting letters in alphabetical order.

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

Make a letter bridge connecting letters to spell simple words.

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

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!
number bridge
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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  5. Fran Kramer says

    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!

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