Candy Memory Math
Lesson Plan:
Activity:
Candy Memory Math
Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed
Age Group:
* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with preschoolers.
Objectives:
Children will:
- practice multiplication skills.
- practice positive social interactions.
K–12 Mathematics Learning Standard: Operations and Algebraic Thinking 3.O
- Multiply and divide within 100.
- 7. Fluently multiply and divide within 100, using strategies such as the relationship between multiplication and division (e.g., knowing that 8 × 5 = 40, one knows 40 ÷ 5 = 8) or properties of operations. By the end of Grade 3, know from memory all products of two one-digit numbers
Materials:
- small candy pieces
- tape
- paper
- scissors
Procedure:
- Have the children help you create your candy markers.
- Be sure to focus on the math facts that they have been practicing that week/month.
- Cut small pieces of paper and have the children write the matches (i.e. 2X2 and 4 would be a match).
- Tape these onto the bottom of the candy.
- When all the matches are complete, have the children mix them up and play the classic game of Memory with other children.
Assessment:
- Observe and record the children’s multiplication skills. What sets did they struggle with? You can go back and practice these with them one-on-one or during small group instruction at a later time.
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Floating Skittles and M & M’s
Supplies:
Instructions:
Place Skittles or M&Ms into a cup of water letter side up. Be careful not to shake or stir the water. Watch as the letter slowly starts to float to the top of the water. Not all the letters will make it fully intact!
- Skittles and/or M&Ms
- Water
- Cups
Instructions:
Place Skittles or M&Ms into a cup of water letter side up. Be careful not to shake or stir the water. Watch as the letter slowly starts to float to the top of the water. Not all the letters will make it fully intact!