Hey there! Today, we’re going to have some fun with pom poms and learn a bit of math along the way. Let’s dive in and see how we can count and add pom poms together!
Imagine you have two containers. In the first container, there are 12 blue pom poms. In the second container, there are 4 yellow pom poms. Now, let’s figure out how many pom poms we have in total.
To find out, we simply add the numbers together: 12 blue pom poms plus 4 yellow pom poms equals 16 pom poms altogether. Isn’t that easy?
Now, let’s try something a little different. Suppose you have another container with 7 pom poms. You also know that there are 11 pom poms in total when you combine this container with another one. But how many pom poms are in the second container?
To solve this, we need to find out what number, when added to 7, gives us 11. So, 7 plus what equals 11? The answer is 4! We can check this by counting: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. See? It works!
And there you have it! By adding and counting, we can easily find out how many pom poms we have in total or figure out a missing number. Math can be fun and simple when you break it down like this. Keep practicing, and you’ll become a math whiz in no time!
Pompom Sorting and Counting: Gather a collection of pom poms in different colors. Ask the children to sort them by color and count how many pom poms are in each group. Then, have them add the numbers together to find out the total number of pom poms. Encourage them to use their fingers or draw pictures to help with the counting and addition.
Create Your Own Math Story: Invite the children to create their own math story using pom poms. They can choose how many pom poms to start with and decide how many to add or take away. Ask them to share their story with a friend or family member and explain how they solved it. This activity helps them practice addition and subtraction in a fun and creative way.
Pom Pom Treasure Hunt: Hide a small number of pom poms around a room or outdoor area. Give the children a total number of pom poms they need to find. As they discover each pom pom, have them keep track of how many they have found and how many more they need to reach the total. This activity encourages counting and helps them understand the concept of finding a missing number.
