100th Day Celebration Activities

Snack

I bring in a large clear bowl. (Make sure all hands are cleaned.) In center groups, we count out 10 groups of ten each of peanuts, M & M's, Fruit loops, raisins, marshmallows, etc. As each group of ten is counted into a 10-cup, we line the objects up on the floor in front of the bowl. Before counting begins, I have placed a masking-tape line in the middle of the bowl -- half-way to the top. The children each estimate whether 500 (or 600) items will fill more than half of the bowl, or less than half. After all items are counted and lined up, we start putting them into the bowl. The children are always astonished to learn that 500 or 600 snacking pieces will fill up less than 1/3 of the bowl. Then, I add the rest of the packages of M & M's, peanuts, raisins, etc. and we have a snack.
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