This How Many Steps Will it Take activity comes in handy when you are somewhere waiting and need an activity to cure boredom or pass the time. It is a simple estimating activity and can even be used for kids as young as 3.
Ask the question, then count to find out.
How many steps will it take to get from here to the door?
How many steps will it take to get from here to the table?
From door to door? From sofa to chair?
Endless possibilities!
Check out the other estimating activity we’ve tried
Allie
Sunday 10th of July 2011
Love this for so many concepts - making predictions, counting, estimating oh and just having fun. We love to do "baby steps" " Monster steps"etc...
Anonymous
Thursday 7th of July 2011
GREAT idea!!!!
Kristy Powers
Wednesday 6th of July 2011
How excellent. My five-year-old would definitely be kept busy with this activity for a while. :)
Michelle Breum
Wednesday 6th of July 2011
Estimating is a super thinking skill. My youngest son was playing with unifix cube when he was five. He was able to estimate the number it would take to build a line across our livingroom. He came within 20 blocks. His big brother was way off. I was impressed.We both still remember this, because we thought it was so cool.
JDaniel4's Mom
Wednesday 6th of July 2011
We could use this to head to the bathroom. JDaniel never wants to head there.