M&M+Math

M&M Math Activities
Activity Type: counting Grade: K-1 Group Size: any Length: varies Materials: M&M candy bag

What to do > How many yellow and red M&Ms do you have altogether?
 * 1) Each person grabs one handful of M&Ms
 * 2) Have them count how many M&Ms they have altogether.
 * 3) Then have them separate the M&Ms by color.
 * 4) Talk about what color has the most M&Ms. This is what you call Mode.
 * 5) Have students create simple math problems using their M&Ms.

Read The M & M's Brand Counting Book by Barbara Barbieri McGrath

The kids love this counting activity, because they get to eat the M&M's when they're done.