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Use miniature marshmallows to reinforce non-standard measurement and estimation. Directions: Using miniature marshmallows estimate the length of the toothbrush. Then measure half way of the toothbrush with marshmallows and do a second estimate. Finally, measure the whole toothbrush with...

This seasonal shape provides for estimation and number sense reinforcement. Directions: Have students take an estimate of how many candies will fill the fireworks burst. Then have students fill the burst halfway and take another estimate. Finally, fill the fireworks burst completely and take a...

A Valentine's Day printable to help build estimation skills. Directions: Using candied hearts, estimate how many will fill the heart on the page. Fill the heart half way then take another estimate. Finally completely fill the heart and do an actual count. Compare the actual count with the...

Contributed By: Danielle Winslow Use cotton balls to outline the bunny, taking an initial estimate, halfway estimate, and a final count. Directions: Using cotton balls estimate how many it will take to outline the bunny. Then outline half way of the bunny and do a second estimate. Finally,...

This seasonal estimation activity utilizes seeds as the non-standard unit of measurement. Directions: Students estimate how many seeds they think it will take to outline the recycling bin. They record their first estimate and then fill the outline with seeds about halfway. They count and...

This seasonal estimation activity uses pieces of candy corn to fill a larger shape of candy corn. Directions: Students estimate how many pieces of candy corn they think it will take to outline the shape. They record their first estimate and then fill the outline with pieces about halfway. ...