Equals 26 is a truly challenging but “easy” math game that will keep your child engaged as they try to solve the puzzle. Practicing addition skills has never been so much fun!
You know those activities that sound so simple and then aren’t? All you have to do is whack this ball and get it in that little hole way over there where that flag is… There is quite a bit of space between “simple” and “easy”, isn’t there?
A Simple, But Not Always Easy, Addition Math Game
Playing is Deceptively Simple
- Using the numbers 1-12, place one number in each circle so that the numbers on each side of both triangles Equal 26
- Something that simple should be easy, right? Easy, no not really. But definitely fun and challenging!
- It took me, a language arts lady, a long, long time. Longer than I’d care to admit. But even then the puzzle part is fun! The engineer husband and grand kiddos, of course, got it solved a lot faster!
I’ve included two sizes you can download so you can print out several smaller ones to keep in a little envelope in your purse for those times when you really need your child to be quietly occupied. Doctor and dentist offices perhaps? And the larger one for playing it at home or in the classroom.
It reminded me and the kids of another triangle math game and the sudoku that lots of folks play. I love that this game can be printed out and played on the spur of the moment for one child. But you can also laminate it so it can be played over and over in a classroom setting or at home.
Want to try it yourself? Download it here:
What do you think? Can you solve Equals 26: a tricky math puzzle?
Looking for more super-fun, sneaky math activities? Check out the following math-happy posts:
- Everyday Math
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- 3 Quick, Hands-On, Totally Cool Math Games
- Math Bingo
- Lego Baseball
- Make-Your-Own Math Games
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