Sizing Up Steps

See if your students possess an accurate sense of distance. First, choose a child with average-sized feet. Outline one of his or her shoes on paper to create a template. Have the whole class help you cut out 100 paper feet. Ask your students to estimate where 100 steps from the classroom would take them. Tell them in which direction they will be walking, such as towards the gym. Then have the students actually take the 100 steps. Place the paper feet on the floor as they walk. Award a “100th Day Of School Is Cool” Skateboard Backpack Tag/Key Ring to the child whose guess is the closest. Give “100th Day Of School Is Cool” Stickers-On-A-Roll to all participants.

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