Fractions with Skittles

Mrs. Short, B.S., M. Ed.

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(2)

In this one-time course, students will learn all about fractions using the candy Skittles (or any colorful candy you have on hand).

Class Experience

US Grade 3

In this one-time course, students will learn about fractions using many different activities with Skittles. Students will learn partitioning, equivalent fractions, fractions on a number line, equivalent fractions on a number line, and word problems involving fractions. This class will be fun, high-energy, and very informal. Learners often gain a much deeper understanding of a concept when they use hands-on methods, and this course does just that.  We will finish off the course playing a...

Students will develop a deeper understanding of fractions through hands-on, real-world learning.

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered

Skittles (or any candy that has a wide variety of colorful pieces - M&Ms, cereal pieces, etc)

Available times

Pacific

Table of available sections

Meet the teacher

Mrs. Short, B.S., M. Ed.

Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(2)

Hi all! I have a BA in Elementary Education, a Master's in Early Childhood Education (I.E.C.E. Birth-5 years), and a second Masters in Teacher Leadership. I have 14+ years of experience having the time of my life teaching young learners aged 3-13....