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This is a superb mathematics activity based on the game of 'Taboo'. The focus here is on shape vocabulary.
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After several years teaching you quickly assemble hundreds of maths game ideas. Here are 10 boards suited to mathematical games.
It's easy for bingo-type games to overtake mathematics... so I tend to avoid them! However, there are exceptions. This one gives children plenty of practice adding decimals and doesn't feel like it relies too much on chance. The children can use a host of mental math strategies while playing (it's not just a 'hunt and cover' game) and the whole thing feels more exciting and logical than most bingo/maths games. 
This is a simple 'Track' game which encourages children to practice multiplication problems. There is a very strong focus on identifying factors and (as usual) on the accurate use of vocabulary.
This calculator activity is an extension of one which was published as part of the National Numeracy Strategy in 1999. It has a dual focus; the first one (as you might expect) is to involve the children in accurately using a calculator. The second is to engage the children in reading numerical vocabulary. 
This maths poster lists the first 25 square numbers.