We all know the importance of fact fluency, especially when it comes to multiplication. But let’s face it, traditional drill-and-practice can get old fast, both for the students and the teachers! That’s where multiplication games like Digital Bump come in—a fun, interactive, and tech-friendly game that will have your students begging to practice their multiplication facts.
What Is Digital Bump?
If you’ve ever played the traditional Bump multiplication games, you know how much fun it is! The concept is simple: players roll dice or spin a spinner, solve a math problem, and cover the answer on the gameboard with a marker. If another player lands on the same number, they can “bump” the first player off, unless the spot is “locked.” It’s an exciting game of strategy and luck that also sneakily reinforces multiplication facts. But in our increasingly digital world, we needed a way to keep this classic game fun and virtual—enter Digital Bump Multiplication Games!
Features That Teachers (and Students!) Will Love
This digital version of Bump, played on Google Slides, brings all the classic game’s excitement right to your digital or in-person classroom. Here are a few of the features that make it a go-to resource for practicing multiplication facts:
1. 11 Different Multiplication Games—Instantly Ready to Assign
This resource comes with 11 easy-to-assign multiplication games covering all the facts! Whether your students are working on multiplying by 2s, 3s, or all the way up to 12s, there’s a game ready for them. Simply assign the game through Google Classroom, share the slides with your students, and they’re ready to roll (virtually speaking)! No need to spend hours prepping materials—just click and go!
2. Engaging for Both Virtual and In-Person Learning
One of the things teachers love most about Digital Bump is its versatility. Whether you’re in the classroom or teaching virtually, this game fits right in. Students can play multiplication games from their Chromebooks during centers, in breakout rooms during distance learning, or even at home with their families.
- How it works in the virtual classroom: After sharing the slides in Google Classroom, set the sharing privileges so that students can edit the slide. In pairs or small groups, students can take turns clicking the random number generator button, solving the multiplication problem, and dragging their counters to cover the correct answer. The built-in transparency feature lets students see which spaces are claimed or locked by their opponent!
- In-person? No problem: Assign the multiplication games during center time or as a fast finisher activity. Students can use their devices to work with a partner or small group, and there’s no need to worry about sanitizing materials since it’s all digital.
3. Sneaky Multiplication Practice
Your students will be so busy having fun, they might not even realize they’re getting faster and more fluent with their multiplication facts. The competitive element of Bump multiplication games keeps them engaged as they race to cover their answers and bump their friends off the board. Plus, every time they solve a fact, they’re reinforcing those all-important multiplication skills.
One teacher said it best:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My students are obsessed with this! They even ask for me to assign it to their siblings so they can play together.”
4. Promotes Mathematical Discussions
We all know that math is more than just numbers; it’s about reasoning, explaining, and discussing ideas. The Digital Bump game encourages students to talk about math while they play. As they compete to bump each other off the board, they’re also discussing strategies for locking spaces and double-checking each other’s math facts.
Here’s what one teacher had to say:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Bump is a staple in my math instruction… This resource has helped me check off those boxes—fluency practice, mathematical discussions, and social interaction while remote. Thank you!”
5. Built for Independent Play or Small Groups
Teachers are always looking for games that students can play independently while they work with small groups. Digital Bump Multiplication Games are perfect for this! Once students understand the simple rules, they can play without needing your help, which gives you time to pull small groups for focused instruction.
How to Play: Quick Setup and Smooth Game Play
Setting up Digital Multiplication Bump in your classroom couldn’t be easier! Here’s how to get started:
- Assign the Game in Google Classroom: After assigning the desired multiplication game, share the slide with your students or a small group and set the permissions to “students can edit.”
- Play the Game: Students will take turns using the random number generator, solving the multiplication problem, and moving their digital counters to cover the correct answer on the gameboard.
- Bump, Lock, and Win: If an opponent’s counter is on the same answer, students can bump them off. If they land on the same number twice, they can lock that spot to prevent being bumped. The game continues until all spots are claimed or locked.
- Reset the Game: At the end of each game, just reset the moveable counters and share the next gameboard with your students—no printed gameboards, no lost pieces, no mess!
- BONUS: Use this free set of math game expectations posters to help promote a calm and harmonious classroom during multiplication games.
A Proven Winner for Multiplication Fact Fluency
Still on the fence about trying out Digital Bump multiplication games in your classroom? Let these rave reviews from teachers seal the deal:
- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My students didn’t even realize they were building fact fluency. They just loved playing!”
- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “This resource was a lifesaver during distance learning. My kids were still able to play together, even from home.”
- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I love how easy it is to assign and play this game. Quick setup, lots of fun, and my students’ fluency has improved significantly.”
Multiplication Fun for Everyone!
Multiplication fact fluency is an essential skill for 3rd and 4th graders, but it doesn’t have to be all drill and flashcards. Digital Bump multiplication games bring the fun of game-based learning to your classroom, whether your students are learning in person or from a distance. It’s easy to assign, simple to play, and offers just the right amount of competition to keep students engaged while they practice their facts. Plus, they’ll be reinforcing their math skills without even realizing it!
Ready to try Digital Multiplication Bump? Your students will be begging to play again and again—and you’ll love how seamlessly it fits into your math instruction. So, go ahead and grab your copy today and watch the math magic happen!