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How Many?

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  • DOMAIN(S)
    Cognitive Development and General Knowledge (CD)
  • INDICATOR(S)
    CD-MA2.2c, CD-MA2.2c, CD-MA7.4a
  • AGE GROUP(S)
    24-36 months, 48-60 months

Have a tub of sand at the small group table along with containers and scoops for each child. Fill one container as the children watch. Count the scoops as you fill the container. Ask the children to estimate how many scoops they think it will take to fill their containers. Write down their estimations. Encourage the children to check their estimations by filling their container. This activity could be done in small group.  

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