Age 6Math10 min
Change activity →Let's Find Half
Share an even number of snacks into two equal groups.
Activity steps
Step 1 of 5, Get ready
- Get ready. You will need 8 snacks or blocks, 2 plates.
- Step 1. Share them one for you, one for me.
- Step 2. Count each plate.
- Step 3. Say “half of eight is four”.
- Step 4. Try half of a paper rectangle by folding.
Let's get ready!
You'll need
- 8 snacks or blocks
- 2 plates
Nothing fancy. Just things you already have at home.
What this builds
- Half
- Sharing
- Fractions talk
Try this
What if there are nine? Talk about leftover.