Have Fun With Math

The Guess My Number Game

Playing math games with your child allows them to sharpen their skills in a way that is fun and not intimidating.

This game will help your child develop an understanding of the characteristics of numbers, such as odd and even, and meanings of terms such as "more than" and "less than."

How to play:

Have your child think of a number between a range of numbers. Try to guess the number by asking yes/no questions. It is important for you to guess the number first, especially with a younger child, so that they can understand good questions to ask.

Here is an example of how the game is played:

For Young Children

Child: I am thinking of a number between 1 and 10.
You: Is the number greater than 7?
Child: No.
You: Is the number greater than 3?
Child: Yes.
You: Is the number less than 5?
Child: No.
(The child could be thinking of 6 or 7.)

For More Advanced Children

Child: I am thinking of a number between 1 and 100.
You: Is it more than 50?
Child: No.
You: Is it an even number?
Child: No.
You: Is it more than 20 but less than 40?
Child: Yes.
You: Can you reach it by starting at 20 and counting by 5s?
Child: Yes.
(The child could be thinking of 25 or 35.)

After you've guessed your child's number it is their turn to guess and ask similar questions.

Have Fun With Math The Guess My Number Game

Have Fun With Math

The Guess My Number Game