EAI Education Math Stacks Place Value Game for Grades 1–2 | Hands-On Place Value Practice

Bring place value learning to life with hands-on math play. EAI Education's Math Stacks Place Value Game invites first- and second-grade learners to explore units, tens, and hundreds through quick turns, strategic stacking, and friendly competition. The tactile cards and clear visuals help students connect number sense with real-world math scenarios, all while keeping the experience light, focused, and engaging.

What’s inside the deck

• A total of 60 cards, including 15 starter cards and 45 match cards, designed for fast-paced turns and varied play.
• Compact 3" x 4" cards that are easy to handle during small-group centers or family game night.
• Bright visuals to help students quickly distinguish place-value components as they play.
• 1 to 4 players, making it suitable for classroom centers, tutoring sessions, or home learning.

How to play

• On your turn, draw a card and use quick mental math to locate the starter card that forms an equivalent stack.
• Build a four-card stack by matching the drawn card with the correct starter card, then claim the stack.
• The player with the most stacks when the game ends has demonstrated strong place-value intuition and strategic play.

Why this works for learners and families

• Supports place-value sense and mental math practice aligned with CCSS: 1.NBT.1, 1.NBT.2, 2.NBT.1, 2.NBT.3.
• Encourages turn-taking, focus, and active participation during math centers or family game nights.
• Flexible for different skill levels; quick setup and a length that can be adjusted to fit your session.
• Durable, portable design that fits into busy classrooms or cozy learning corners at home.

Note: This description highlights features and typical use cases. Benefits are possibilities based on active play and may vary by learner.