Arrive Math Classroom Games Kit Teacher Tips

Provide Guidance

Guide students on how to determine who goes first, such as:

• Roll a number cube. The greatest number goes first. ​
• Pick a card from the number card deck. The greatest number goes first. ​
• Continue taking turns clockwise. ​

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Hold Students Accountable​

Hold students accountable for demonstrating learning. ​

• Have students record their calculations on paper. 
• Have students write a reflection about the game. ​
• Have students check each other’s work when appropriate. ​

Model Game Play​

When introducing a new game, model the game with a small group of students while the rest of the group observes. ​

Write examples on the board to offer further support.​