Here's an idea I got from my Aunt. She brought the kids some things to play with from her classroom when we went to visit her this summer. This is one of them.
I just went to McDonalds and told them I was making a math game and they happily gave me all the fry boxes I wanted. Hubby was surprised that it was that easy. I told hubby that I probably could have gotten them to fill them with fries for me for free too. People love teachers! I used to get the local grocery store to donate granola bars and apples on field trip days. Walmart even donated fish food and hamster bedding a time or two when we had an ark full of class pets.
These are yellow sponges from the dollar store. They came 4 in a pack and I bought 4 packs. Each sponge made 4 fries. So I got 64 french fries for $4. Each fry box is programmed with the written numeral and the written number word.
We added a pair of tongs which ups the fun level tremendously.
We count with them, then play a little, then count some more, play some more.
Here's the drawstring bag I made up to hold them. It's just a rough applique using scraps. The green strip fabric is an old thrifted pillowcase. It was perfect for a fry box.
Very clever. I don't believe you can surprise me with your ideas. II'm very proud. I started a new Bible study this week. When I introduced myself. I told them I lived for my grandkids blogs.
ReplyDeleteLove the tongs, but especially the bag!!! You took a good idea and made it even better!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a creative idea! I am still trying to think of creative ideas for my elem. spanish classes - I had no idea that tongs could be so much fun!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteMcDonalds are thrilled to get their arches in front of kids. They try to hook them on their "brand" as early as possible.
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So cute. Love it!
ReplyDeleteCute idea!
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