PomPom Toss

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In this activity, learners play a game that helps young mathematicians recognize how the numbers 0 through 5 are related. Learners toss five pompoms into circle made out of string on the floor. Learners record the results by drawing a dot where each pompom landed on data sheet. Each learner takes four turns throwing the pompoms and recording where they land. Next, learners write number sentences under each illustration. For instance, if three pompoms landed inside the circle and two landed outside, the number sentence would be 3+2=5.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
Under 5 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
$1 - $5 per group of students
Age Range:
Ages 6 - 8
Resource Types:
Activity, Game, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English

Materials List (per group of students)

  • Pompoms
  • Lengths of yarn
  • Paper
  • Crayons

Keywords

Subjects

  • Mathematics
    • Data Analysis and Probability
      • Data Analysis
      • Data Collection
      • Data Representation
    • Number and Operations
    • Representation

Informal Categories

  • Games

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

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Rights:

  • All rights reserved, Children's Museum of Houston, 2011