The premise of this activity is totally simple: toss lids into containers marked with a number value. Add the number values from the containers. See who can get to a particular number first. What a great outdoor activity! Learning math and it's fun too!
Materials: lids (enough for each child playing to have 5); colored circle stickers; marker; basket for the lids; masking tape; several empty plastic containers (different size opening); a three-part server; a big tray; and paper to record score.
Directions:
1. Have each child take five small lids. Place a tiny colored sticker (could use one color or different colors depending on the amount support for children) in the inside of each lid.
2. Have the children write their first initial on each sticker. This will help children identify their lids. (Plus, it provides a little extra writing practice.)
3. Put tape on the floor where the children need to stand.
4. Place the containers on the large tray. Put numbers 1, 2, and 3 on the 3-part server and place it in the front. Put number values on the other containers with the highest value on the smallest container.
5. Each child takes a turn and tosses their 5 lids in the containers. Add the values and record score on paper.
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