Gem Hunter Addition
addition · addition fluency within 20 using counters
Players become gem hunters. Roll two dice, build the sum with counters, say the addition fact out loud, and grab that many gems.
Gem Hunter Addition is a Grade 2 addition game that combines dice, counters, and spoken addition facts. Students roll two dice, build each addend as a separate group of counters, join the groups, and say the full addition sentence before adding the counters to their personal “gem stash.” The manipulatives make the sum visible while repeated turns build fluency within 20.
Use it for partner work or a small group when students benefit from modeling addition before relying on mental strategies alone. As students count, combine, and state their facts aloud, you can listen for counting-on, making-ten ideas, and growing automaticity. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate lesson support for Gem Hunter Addition. No credit card. 3 lesson generations for life.
- Grades:
- 2
- Materials:
- dice, counters, paper, pencil
- Classroom use:
- small group, partner work
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