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March 17, 2016

Cup Stacking Games


math-game


Cup stacking is a fun activity that can be used to review a variety of skills. Students respond to a question, state the answer to a fact, or read the word on each cup before stacking. Partners can help each other stay on task, check for correct responses, or even time each other. Set up several cup stations around the room, and have students rotate through the different stations. Falling plastic cups may get a bit noisy, so try stacking them on the carpet. For rooms that are not carpeted, try asking your local carpet retailer for samples. My local store saved me a colorful bunch of carpet mats. Paper cups may be somewhat less noisy and can be a great alternative.

Here are some ideas for what to write on cups for use in review stations:

1. Sight words or high-frequency words
2. Numbers
3. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division facts
4. Short answer review questions for science or social studies
5. Definitions of vocabulary words

Already using cup stacking in your room? Try a fun alternative. Add some fun questions to each set! Kids love it when they get to these unrelated, just-for-fun questions such as Favorite color? Favorite subject? Birthday? Number of siblings? BFF?


Here is a stack that I made for basic facts with some fun questions mixed in:


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