Learning Resources Make a Splash 120 Mat Floor Game – Hands-On Math

Turn Math Time into an Ocean Adventure

Transform math learning into a tactile, ocean-themed experience with the Learning Resources Make a Splash 120 Mat Floor Game. The large 4-foot vinyl mat invites kids to move, count, and explore patterns as they navigate a visual number path from 1 to 120. This setup supports kinesthetic learners and provides a dynamic alternative to traditional seat work. Whether used during intervention blocks, homeroom math centers, or enrichment stations, the mat helps make mathematics approachable and engaging.

What’s Included and How It Works

The Make a Splash kit is designed to grow with your students. It includes 7 distinct game variations plus inflatable dice, square frames, and markers that cover addition, subtraction, more/less, and even early algebraic thinking. Here’s what you get and how it’s typically used:

• 7 game variations that adapt to different skill levels and goals
• Inflatable dice and square frames for interactive play
• Markers to identify teams, problem areas, and targets
• Activities that support basic counting, place value, and number relationships

Durable, Child-Friendly Design

The mat features a wipeable vinyl surface built for active classrooms and homeschool spaces. Clear, high-contrast numbers run from 1 to 120, helping children visualize relationships between quantities and symbols as they step through the activity path. The inflatable cubes and cardboard accessories add tactile elements that make practice feel like play, especially for early learners.

Best Fit for a Range of Settings

Teachers, tutors, and parents appreciate the versatility of Make a Splash. The mat can accommodate multiple students at once, making it ideal for whole-class activities as well as small-group centers. It’s also a strong option for intervention classrooms and at-home learning sessions where screen-free math time is preferred.

• Accommodates whole-class participation
• Supports small-group centers
• Ideal for independent practice

Kinesthetic, Social, and Accessible Learning

Beyond math operations, the hands-on design encourages collaboration, conversation, and movement. Students may gain confidence as they manipulate pieces, follow the number path, and verify results with peers. This approach can complement other instructional methods and offer an engaging break from traditional worksheets.

Learning Outcomes and Versatility

From kindergarten readiness through remedial support and enrichment activities, the Make a Splash mat adapts to different skill levels and learning environments. While it doesn’t promise specific results, many classrooms report increased engagement and enthusiastic participation during math time.