Skittles® Count

How better to get your scholars invested in division than through candy? Use this hypothetical candy story scenario to give depth to a lesson on dividing by 1. After hearing about a new candy that is packaged one per box, partners...

Few things can motivate children to learn like the promise of a sweet and tasty treat. Given a bag of M&M®s, Skittles®, or other colorful candy, students first predict the contents of the bag before counting the pieces, creating a...

Students explore graphing. In this graphing lesson, students sort Skittles candies and use the color groups to create a bar graph. Rubrics and extension activities are provided.

Pupils see how to solve math problems using place value. After watching an episode from Cyberchase, kids work together using hands-on materials to solve the problems given. This outstanding, ten-page instructional activity has everything...

Third graders explore ratios. In this probability lesson plan, 3rd graders sort and count M&M's and identify the ratios of different colors. Students use the attached worksheet as an assessment.

Young mathematicians use bags of Skittles to help them gain practice in graphing and organizing data. They work in pairs, and after they have counted and organized their Skittles, they access a computer program which allows them to print...

Third graders experiment with probability by choosing objects from a mystery bag.  In this probability lesson plan, 3rd graders participate in activities to learn about probability such as a coin toss.  Students complete a probability...

Youngsters show understanding of accurate division of whole number, decimals, fractions, and percents using manipulatives (candies). They use white boards to demonstrate their understanding of representing numbers as defined in the...

Students explore graphing using Skittles candy. They group and sort the Skittles by colors. Students use the information they collected about the Skittles to create a graph. They discuss their graphs with the class.

Young scholars are introduced to the scientific method by hypothesizing, counting, analyzing and concluding which company packs candy more reliably - Skittles or M&Ms.