The development of the logical mathematical intelligence is key for our life. Numbers, logic, patterns… they are everywhere in our daily life, and we interact with them every single day. The objective of this book is to make attractive this mathematical interchange; to help us to enjoy mathematics; to turn complex into simple.
The book has over 100 mathematical games from the age of 6. They can be played either individually, in groups, or cooperatively. These games are divided into five groups:
• Numerical intelligence
• Logic and mental alertness
• Strategy and spatial vision
• Observation and memory
• Communication and verbal intelligence
Through these games, children will lose their fear of Mathematics and anything related to them. At the same time, they will develop the logicalmathematical intelligence, both in and out of the classroom.
In summary, an essential book to all those teachers, families, free time educators, etc. who aim to improve the logical-mathematical abilities of the youngest ones. Or maybe just a book to have a good time playing and enjoying mathematics!

CONTENTS EXTRACT

INTRODUCTION. Mathematics for everyone. Special Education Needs. Playing in group. Some rules and practical advice for parents and educators.
I. NUMERICAL INTELLIGENCE GAMES. Exploring, cooperating, formulating and reasoning with numbers. Strategies for daily life.
II. LOGIC AND MENTAL ALERTNESS GAMES. Correspondence, series, and classification. Reasoning and deducing. Effective resources for facing new situations.
III. STRATEGY AND SPATIAL VISION GAMES. Thinking and solving: patience, analysis, and attention. Strengthening  concentration.
IV. OBSERVATION AND MEMORY GAMES. Executive functions: planning, anticipation of change, flexibility, monitoring, memory,
decision-making.
V. COMMUNICATION AND VERBAL INTELLIGENCE GAMES. Reading comprehension: key issue. Intellectual, cultural and social advantages.

Jorge Batllori holds a PhD in Geology at Universidad de Barcelona, as well as a master’s degree in Environmental Engineering and Management. He has taught many courses to people who works with children and young people. He has also taught many seminars about the game and its educational possibilities. This has been the subject of many of his publications. He has collaborated with Catalunya Ràdio in El Suplement broadcast, where he presented his famous and popular “Jocs mentals”
(mental games).