M&M Math

We play a Quick and sweet math game that helps both the 6 year old and the 3 year old. 

1) make a chart of colors of the candy. Make sure to color around the color names for preschoolers. 

2) sort all candies into their correct lane. 

3) estimate which color has the most and least candies. 

4) count and mark down how many candies are in each lane. 

5)  Figure out which color has the most and least 

6) Add up all colors then divide by how many people will be eating the candies. 

7) count by 2s up to the divided number making sure each color is evenly divided. 

8) eat. 

              Yummy Math!! 

Chores for Money

 After having my six year old beg for toys in a store, I decided to make up chores that they could do o earn their own money. I searched Pinterest for ideas, then headed off to the craft store for supplies. I bought small magnets and colorful foam pieces. I used my Michael's app for a 50% off one item coupon and my homeschool teacher's card to receive a 15% discount off my entire purchase. Total cost was around $10.

When I got a few minutes to myself at home I typed up some chore ideas with prices. Print cut and glue while kids were busy watching Narnia(for the 100th time). I let them dry overnight, hoping the kids would leave them alone! 

                  

I put each chore's worth on color coded colors. $1.00=Green $0.50=Yellow $0.25=Red

I left a few blank so I can make up mom's choice chores later on. 

The next day I stuck them onto the fridge, Explained the concept to the kids, and BAM they were off and running. June Bug(6) washed the dishes for the first time for $1.00 and Jetty Boy wiped down all 3 tables for $0.50. 

                                    

They each have a savings jar made out of used coffee creamer cans. Each chore done is paid in coins not paper(they end to lose of rip dollar bills. 

                   

Here's hoping they keep it up and Mama gets a clean(ish) house.