Heaps Of Fun

Combine estimating, measuring, and counting into one activity. Obtain good-sized plastic bowls, such as those used at parties for chips, available at dollar stores. Place students into small groups, with a bowl per group. Provide the groups with containers of sugar, dry peas, and bird seed. Also distribute disposable plastic spoons. Have every student estimate how full the bowls will be with 100 spoonfuls of sugar in them. Write students’ names on masking tape and attach to bowls to show guesses. Students can take turns scooping. Repeat activity with the peas, then the bird seed. Give out “I’m Wild About 100th Day” Temporary Tattoos for all the great counting. Award an “I’m 100 Days Smarter” Silicone Bracelet With Card to the student in each group with the closest guess per substance.

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