Add Decimals Games for Kids

Add Decimals

Add Tenths and Hundredths Using Models

Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by learning to add tenths and hundredths using models.

4 5 4.NF.5

VIEW DETAILS
Add Decimals

Add Decimals (Less than 1) Using Model

Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to add decimals (less than 1) using models.

4 5 5.NBT.7

VIEW DETAILS
Add Decimals

Add Decimals (Greater than 1) Using Model

Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by exploring how to add decimals (greater than 1) using models.

4 5 5.NBT.7

VIEW DETAILS
Add Decimals

Add Decimals without Regrouping

Enter the madness of math-multiverse by exploring how to add decimals without regrouping.

4 5 5.NBT.7

VIEW DETAILS
Add Decimals

Add Decimals with Regrouping

Enter the madness of math-multiverse by exploring how to add decimals with regrouping.

4 5 5.NBT.7

VIEW DETAILS
Add Decimals

Estimate the Sum

Use your decimal skills to estimate the sum.

5 5.NBT.7

VIEW DETAILS

Add Decimals Games are a suite of well-designed tasks that leverage animation, visual representations, sound, and storylines, that make learning more exciting and fun for kids. The games demonstrate how decimal addition is carried out in multiple ways. Kids are inspired to practice more while getting an in-depth understanding of the value of decimals.

Introduction

Decimals open up a whole new world for kids as they learn how the decimal point makes such a difference when representing numbers. Interactive and curriculum-aligned learning platforms help kids learn how decimal numbers can be applied to real-life scenarios. The addition of decimals helps further strengthen fundamentals by breaking down numbers into smaller parts and exploring how they add up.

Adding Decimals Made Easier

Add decimal games can demonstrate the value of various decimals through visual representations. They help kids quickly grasp the concept of decimals as well as their connection to fractions.

This is one of the best ways to make learning a fun, delightful, interactive experience for kids, nudging them to practice more. The games also introduce the practical application of decimals of real life, making adding decimals relatable.

Simple Strategies to Teach Adding Decimals

Interactive decimal games simplify the learning process by helping kids understand through visual representations and multiple approaches. Here's a look at some add decimals games that help kids learn in a fun way, practice more and aim for grade excellence:

Add Decimals (Less than 1) Using Model - In this game, decimals are physically represented in grids of 100 squares, and all values are below 1. Every square represents a 0.01 decimal point, and kids get to understand the value of a given decimal number, and how it changes when two decimals less than 1 add up.
Estimate the Sum - Multiple choice questions are woven in to make the game enjoyable. Here two decimals need to be added, and learners must estimate the correct sum from a set of given options. This game also attunes kids to the idea of rounding off decimal numbers. With more practice, it gets simpler and more fun.
Add Decimals without Regrouping - Adding more complexity, the challenge in this game is to solve a set of problems of varying difficulty levels. It helps train young mathematicians to gain fluency in the concepts of decimal addition.
Missing numbers in addition statement - This game gets exciting because learners need to guess the missing decimal in the decimal addition expression, in which the total is already revealed. They need to subtract the first decimal number from the total and select the correct answer from a set of given options.

What Makes Adding Decimals Challenging?

The decimal systems, just like fractions, are a lot more complex than whole numbers. Learning decimals comes with two key challenges. One, not being able to understand the fraction decimal relationship well. Two, not having a thorough understanding of place values.

It takes a little time to build a conceptual understanding of decimals, and specifically their addition. Decimal addition games help kids understand these concepts by applying them to real-life in various scenarios.

Applying Decimals to Real-Life Scenarios

One approach to help your child understand and practice adding decimals is to integrate their usage into daily experiences.

For example, you can use decimals instead of fractions when measuring the quantity of food. For instance, challenge to describe half a cake using decimals. Introducing these topics in daily conversations will nurture a natural affinity for learning.

EndNote

Adding decimals with ease is an excellent foundation for future success in different spheres of life. SplashLearn's interactive educational platform follows the common core standards of training kids to apply their knowledge in everyday life, get better grades, and aspire for excellence.

We’d love to hear more from you at help@splashlearn.com about how you engage your child and awaken a love for Maths in them. Write and share your story!