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** Tip: While King of the Tire was originally designed for spelling, it can also be adapted for elementary math by simply asking students equations, for example, 4×4, instead of spelling a word.

Created by: Project H volunteer designers, in collaboration with educators in and around the San Francisco Bay Area

Last one standing is the King of the Tire!

Age group: Grades K-5, Ages 4-9

Number of students recommended: 25 students maximum

Subjects/skills learned: Spelling, basic math (Could be adapted to address other subjects such as math, history, science, geography, etc.)

Object of the game: Spell words correctly to remain standing on the tire; …more

A trivia-based inspired by the game show, with increasing levels of difficulty

Age group: Grades 2-8

Number of students recommended: 20

Subjects/skills learned: Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division

Object of the game: The team with the most cumulative points at the end of the games wins.

Setup: On each tire in the first row of tires, write a mathematical function symbol (for example, + , -, x, etc). These tires mark the “category” for the column of tires behind it. In each of the columns of tires behind the function symbol, write the values 5, 10, 20, and 50 (these are the point values for …more

A multi-team head-to-head competition to find the right tire!

Age group: K-8

Number of students recommended: 25

Subjects/skills learned: Multiplication and Division

Object of the game: The team that has all members seated on tires first wins.

Setup: On each of the tires, use chalk to write a number that corresponds to the skill level required (the numbers you write will be the answers to the questions you call out). Divide the class into two teams, and have each team line up. Both lines should start on the same side of the playground, one on either side of you, the teacher.

Game Play: The teacher will …more

A 2-team race to find equations in sequence

Age group: K-8

Number of students recommended: 20

Subjects/skills learned: Addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, fractions, etc.

Object of the game: To individually create mathematical equations that equal the answer called out by the teacher, and to do so faster than a member of the opposing team.

Setup: On both sides of each of the five tires in the center row, write math functions (+,-,x, etc). On either side of that center row, there will be ten tires (two rows on each side). For each set of ten tires (one set on the left of the center row, …more

A sequence-based speed game

Age group: K-8

Number of students recommended: 20

Subjects/skills learned: Addition, subtraction, division, multiplication, fractions, etc.

Object of the game: To individually create mathematical equations that equal the answer called out by the teacher.

Setup: Using chalk, write math functions on the first row of tires (+,-,x, etc). On the remaining tires, write a series of numbers, beginning with single digits.

Game Play: All students line up in one line, next to the teacher. The teacher yells out a number (“22” for example) and the first student runs to tag the numbers and function that equal that number (there may be …more

An active quick-fire question-and-answer game

Age group: Grades 1-4

Number of students recommended: 25

Subjects/skills learned: Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, geometry, etc.

Object of the game: To think quickly and correctly answer questions on an individual basis.

Setup: No set up needed.

Game Play: All of the students start by sitting on the tires. The teachers call out to start, and all the students get up and move throughout the playground (similar to musical chairs). When the teachers call out stop, all the students must find a tire and sit down. Randomly the teacher chooses a row or column and ask that group of …more