Counting+with+Marshmallows

Counting with Marshmallows
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 * Activity Type:** counting and number recognition
 * Grade:** Kdg
 * Group Size:** varies
 * Length:** varies
 * Materials:** colored marshmallows, set of 1-10 number cards, small cups, paper plate or napkin
 * Goal:** addition and subtraction counting

__Addition Counting__: Each player draws one card, counts out that many marshmallows and places them on their paper plate or their napkin. Play continues on until all the cards have been drawn. Each player counts out their marshmallows to see who has the most marshmallows. The winner is the player with the most marshmallows. __Subtraction Counting__: Each player needs two cups of marshmallows and one cup. Each player empties their marshmallows on to their paper plate or napkin. Then each player draws one card and counts out that many marshmallows. They then return those marshmallows back to their cup. The player who gets rid of their marshmallows first is the winner.