Materials Required:
Play dough in various colors
Plastic cup or cookie cutter
Plastic knife
Colorful blue plates (optional for presentation)
Steps Involved:
Preparation: Provide each student with a portion of play dough in different colors.
Cutting Circles: Use a plastic cup or cookie cutter to help students cut circles out of the play dough.
Creating Fractions: Have students cut their circles into various fractions (halves, quarters, thirds, etc.) using a plastic knife.
Exploring Equivalents: Instruct students to find equivalent fractions by combining different fraction pieces.
Comparing Fractions: Use the fraction pieces to create and solve greater-than and less-than math sentences.
Discussion: Allow students to discuss their findings and fraction comparisons with their peers, reinforcing their understanding of the concepts.