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Big and Little Cups
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In this indoor or outdoor water activity, learners pour water from small cups to large cups and containers. In doing so, they discover water takes the shape of its container.
Penny Estimation
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In this math activity, learners estimate how many pennies are in a jar by predicting and counting handfuls of pennies.
Wheel of Fitness
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In this fun activity for any size group, early elementary learners complete physical challenges while playing a game. Learners add new challenges to the "wheel of fitness" that they want to try.

Bark Beetle Infestation Investigation: Estimation and Pheromones
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This activity investigates how bark beetles can threaten forests by having learners estimate the number of infected trees from a photo.
Some Sums
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In this math game, learners solve a mind-twisting puzzle using dominoes. Use this activity to help learners practice counting, adding, and solving problems.
Fair Shares: Predict Equal Shares
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Use this activity to build division and number sense into any snack time or whenever there is a limited set of things to share among a group: If we deal these out, could everyone get two pieces?
Pattern Sticks
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In this activity, learners compete to be the first to win twenty counting pieces. First, learners draw patterns on only one side of four craft sticks.

Estimation Exploration
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In this "Sid the Science Kid" activity from Episode 103: Enough With the Seashells!, learners practice estimating numbers of objects (like shells) and then check their estimates by counting.

Toma Todo
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In this activity, learners play a traditional Mexican game of chance with a twist. Learners take turns spinning a special "Toma Todo" top.
Many Seeds: Estimating Hidden Seeds
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In this activity, learners will estimate how many seeds are in a fruit or vegetable, then count to find out. The result: mix estimation with healthy eating.

Counting Craze
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In this activity, learners practice counting objects found on patterned wrapping paper or fabric.
Counting Books: Make Your Own!
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On the first night, I saw 5 stars in the desert. On the second night, I saw 10… What do you think I saw on the third night? Combine arts and crafts, literacy, and math by making a counting book.

Stepping Out: Hop, Skip, Jump
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In this activity, learners explore and experiment how we can use our bodies everyday to get from one place to another.

Count Around
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Learners explore their surroundings while reasoning about categories and counting.

Dinosaur Count and Sort
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In this activity, learners sort and count different colored plastic dinosaurs by various attributes including tail length, whether or not the dinosaurs have horns, etc.

FAMILY MATH on the Go
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This assortment of mathematical games can be played while traveling.

Just a Minute
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How much can you do in one minute? In this activity, learners estimate how many times a partner can complete a task (like writing their name or jumping jacks) in one minute.