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How Many? Introduction to Estimating

How Many? Introduction to Estimating
Introduction to Estimating
 
introduction to estimating
 
Each morning for the past few weeks I’ve put a handful of something in a clear, plastic jar for our family to guess the amount of.
 
So far I’ve tried 1-20 of the following objects: bouncy balls, dominoes, pom poms, noodles, coins, buttons, and ketchup packets.
 
Dad has developed the role of putting ridiculous guesses down which we laugh about and B really enjoys getting to actually dump and count them.
 
We’ve had so much fun with this activity and at the same time it has been great for estimating, counting, more/less, beginning reading skills, and beginning writing skills!
 
 

favouriteworkofart

Friday 11th of March 2011

So pleased I found your blog via Let's Explore - so many great ideas! Thank you!

erin

Tuesday 1st of March 2011

I am buzzing with inspiration reading your ideas, thanks for sharing!!! I like that you have a lot of activities that promote critical thinking, like this one.

danita

Monday 28th of February 2011

LOVE IT!!!!!

mom4

Monday 28th of February 2011

great idea for estmating , counting thanks

JDaniel4's Mom

Monday 28th of February 2011

JDaniel would try to make up a fun number too.