PUZZLES

Free, fun, and meaningful math for all

Every JRMF puzzle is hands-on, play-based, and standards-aligned.

After selecting a puzzle, scroll down and click on the Activity Guide button for a free PDF that has a materials list, adult guide, and activity handouts.

Many of our activities come with supplementary materials, including:

1) A Beginner Version guide (for PreK – 2nd grade students)
2) A Spanish Version
3) A Padlet that allows you to try out the activity digitally

3rd - 12th Grade Logic

3-in-a-Row

Can you be the first player to get 3-in-a-row?

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For All Ages Logic

Apple Picking

After a long day of picking apples, can you eat the last, juiciest apple?

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For All Ages Number

Catch Up

Can you make the longest line?

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3rd - 12th Grade Number

Countdown

Be the player to take the last token!

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For All Ages Number

Dice Bingo

Can you make a winning bingo card?

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3rd - 12th Grade Number

Dice-Tac-Toe

Be the first player to get three numbers in a row!

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3rd - 12th Grade Number

Dueling Dice

Can you make a better die than your partner?

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3rd - 12th Grade Logic

Four Corners

Can you be the first player to make a square?

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3rd - 12th Grade Logic

Not So Close

Can you be the last player to make a move?

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3rd - 12th Grade Logic

Rook’s Move

Race your friends to get the rook to the end of the chessboard. Can you find a way to win every time?

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3rd - 12th Grade Logic

Sprigs

Take turns drawing curves to connect dots. Can you be the one to draw the last curve?

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