Estimation Jar

Estimation builds number intuition.

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Beyond the Toy Chest
• Learning area: Numeracy
• Level: Infant & Toddler

Objectives

• Students will estimate how many small toys fit in a jar.

Materials

• Jar
• small toys

Instructions

1. Fill a jar and show it.

2. Children estimate.

3. Count together to check.

Educator tip

Encourage reasonable guesses.

Assessment

Assess estimation.

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