For our apple activity #6 that’s helping kids prepare for kindergarten, slice a yellow, green and red apple. Let family members or a group of kids taste each of the 3 colors. Ask each person to decide on a favorite. How many people like each color? What color is the most popular choice? Is that the same color that we see most often at the store?
This activity has been a form of counting and collecting data. Plus, it was very tasty and a fun way to practice math. It’s important for children to notice ways that we can use numbers in everyday situations. When they do arrive at kindergarten, they have a context for using and learning math.