Counting with Marshmallows




The question posed to the children was . . .



. . . how many marshmallows fit onto the pumpkin?




The children each received a cup with mini marshmallows and a
pumpkin cut out of paper.  This activity required problem solving and logical thinking skills as well as one to one counting skills.



The children discovered that even though every one had the same size pumpkin, they each were able to fit a different amount of marshmallows onto their pumpkin.  The count varied from 16 to 26.  That equals some excellent counting practice and some yummy eating too!