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Marshmallow Fun Day - math

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Early learners rotate to different classroom centers and participate in six activities based on using marshmallows to review concepts learned. They make: marshmallow sculptures (geometric shapes), the shape of mittens using colored marshmallows on paper (patterns), snowflakes with toothpicks and marshmallows (counting, shapes), s'mores in the microwave (numbers, measurement), snowmen to eat (counting), and paintings of winter using different sized marshmallows.

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number sense, numbers, patterns, spatial awareness

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number concepts, patterning, spatial relationships, math
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Grade
K
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Math
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For Teacher Use
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2 hrs
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Project-Based Learning
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