theme #36
fractions activities
fraction pizza
Use paper circles to represent pizzas.
Discuss and create fractions by dividing the pizza into equal parts (e.g., halves, quarters).
fraction fruit slices
Use real or play fruit slices to represent fractions.
Discuss and create fractions by cutting fruits into equal parts.
sharing snacks
Provide snacks (e.g., crackers, cookies) and discuss sharing equally among friends.
Introduce the concept of sharing in fractions (e.g., sharing a cookie in halves).
fractional shapes
Use shapes and cut them into fractional parts.
Discuss and explore fractions using simple shapes like circles, squares, and rectangles.
fractional rainbows
Create a rainbow using different colored strips of paper.
Discuss and label each strip as a fraction of the rainbow.
fractional playdough
Use playdough to create equal parts and explore fractional concepts.
Discuss how dividing playdough shapes represents fractions.
fractional LEGO blocks
Use LEGO blocks to represent fractions by stacking and counting.
Discuss how stacking blocks can represent different fractional parts.
fractional number line
Create a simple number line and mark fractional points.
Discuss the concept of fractions on a number line.
fractional art collage
Provide various art materials and have children create collages with fractional parts.
Discuss the different ways to represent fractions through art.
fractional storytime
Read stories that involve sharing or dividing items equally.
Discuss the fractional concepts introduced in the stories.
fractional baking
Use baking ingredients to introduce fractions (e.g., cutting a recipe in half).
Discuss how measuring ingredients involves fractional concepts.
fractional puzzles
Create puzzles with fractional representations.
Discuss how solving the puzzles involves understanding fractions.
fractional building blocks
Use building blocks to build structures with fractional parts.
Discuss how combining blocks can represent different fractions.
fractional nature hunt
Go on a nature hunt and find items that can be divided into fractions (e.g., leaves, flowers).
Discuss and share the collected items.
fractional songs & rhymes
Introduce songs or rhymes that involve fractional concepts.
Discuss and sing along to reinforce the understanding of fractions.