As we learn to model multiplication in many ways and begin to build recall of multiplication facts we have learned a new game: Block-Out!

All you need is a piece of grid paper, 2 dice, and a coloured marker for each player.

Take turns rolling the dice. Then draw a block on the grid paper using the numbers of the dice. For example, if you roll a 2 and a 5 then draw a 2×5 rectangle. Write the corresponding multiplication sentence in the middle. The rectangle you draw must touch another block that has already been drawn. If there is not a space left for you to draw your rectangle you are out. The winner is the last person to draw a rectangle and write the correct multiplication sentence.