1. Number Hopscotch: Draw a hopscotch grid on the ground and replace the numbers with simple addition or subtraction problems. Kids have to solve the problem before hopping onto the correct number.

2. Shape Scavenger Hunt: Give kids a list of shapes to find around the house or in the backyard. They can take pictures of the objects they find and later count how many of each shape they discovered.

3. Math Relay Race: Create a relay race where kids solve math problems at each station before tagging their teammate to continue. You can include various operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division.

4. Count and Move: Create flashcards with numbers or math problems and spread them out in a room or outdoor area. Ask kids to find a card, solve the problem, and then perform a physical movement (e.g., jumping jacks, hopping) based on the answer.

5. Active Math Bingo: Create a Bingo grid with math problems instead of numbers. Call out math problems and kids have to solve them and mark the corresponding answer on their grid.

6. Math Scavenger Hunt: Hide math problems or equations around the house and provide clues for kids to find them. Once they locate a problem, they must solve it to move on to the next clue.

7. Math Simon Says: Play a game of Simon Says with a math twist. Give instructions like “Simon says, hop forward 3 times” or “Simon says, subtract 5 from 20.” Kids must perform the action correctly based on the math instruction.

8. Math Dance Party: Create a playlist of songs that are a certain length. Challenge kids to listen to a song and perform math equations (e.g., addition or subtraction) as they dance to the rhythm.

9. Math Treasure Hunt: Hide small math-related objects or cards with math problems around the house or yard. Provide a treasure map with clues that lead kids to each hidden item. Once they find an item, they must solve the math problem to earn a piece of the treasure.

10. Math Charades: Write down various math problems or equations on small pieces of paper and place them in a bowl. One player picks a problem and acts it out without speaking while others try to guess the correct answer.

11. Measurement Olympics: Set up different stations where kids can measure and compare various objects using different units of measurement (e.g., inches, centimeters, grams, ounces). They can record their findings and compete with each other in different measurement challenges.

12. Math Relay Obstacle Course: Create an obstacle course with math problems placed at various stations. Kids have to solve each problem before moving on to the next station. Add physical challenges like jumping through hula hoops or crawling under obstacles to make it more active.

13. Math Pictionary: Make cards with different math terms or concepts written on them. One player picks a card and tries to draw clues on a whiteboard or paper while others guess the math term or concept being depicted.

14. Active Math Spinner: Create a spinner with different math problems or equations. Kids can take turns spinning the spinner and solving the math problem it lands on before taking a physical action corresponding to the answer.

15. Math Relay Skip Count: Set up cones or markers in a straight line or circle. Each player has to skip count by a certain number as they hop or jump from one cone to another. For example, if the skip count is by 3, players will say “3, 6, 9” and so on as they move.

These active math games and activities will not only help kids improve their math skills but also keep them engaged and active while learning.