Make Them Equal
The child will make equal sets by taking items away from one group. (A login is required for your child to complete this online activity.)
Learning Area(s): Math
MATERIALS
- computer or tablet
- free public access CLI Engage account
- equal number of similar objects (for example, 6 red blocks or 8 yellow bears)
- optional: headphones
LET'S PLAY
Interactive activity
In this activity, the child will first watch a video about sorting cookies into equal piles. Then they will practice subtraction by taking away items from one group to make equal sets.
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After logging into your CLI Engage account, launch the activity by clicking this button. Type the child’s first name and last initial to begin!
Independent practice
At the end of the activity, the child will be asked to make two equal groups with the materials you gave them.
Knowledge check
Have the child tell you how they know the groups are equal.
TIPS
- The interactive activity works best on the Google Chrome™ browser.
- After each child’s attempt, print or save their results. This must be done before you exit to avoid loss of results.
- To continue to build your child’s comparison skills, try these activities:
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