It is rare that all three of my kids enjoy learning at the same time, usually a learning activity is a hit with one kiddo and a bust with the other, while the other is zoned out in the corner.  This measuring activity was loved by all! What you will need:

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• Ruler
• Assorted Gummy Worms
• Bananas

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Activity to Teach Preschool Math Concepts :

Have the kids sort the gummy worms.  Which do they think is the shortest?  Which is the longest?

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Once they have found the shortest one measure it.  Can they find any other worms that are the same length?  What happens if they stretch the gummy worm?  What happens to it’s length?

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While my older kids were measuring gummy worms, my youngest got to measure a banana.  I don’t know how much she got out of the event, but she really loved helping the kiddos learn about subtraction.  Take a bite of your banana or gummy worm?  What happens to its length?  How long were they before?  How long are they now?  What was the difference?

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For more preschool Math Activities, check out our Counting Garden or How to Graph with Skittles