We have been learning about Chance and Probability. Probability is the chance or possibility that an event will happen. We have been learning to use words like certain, impossible, likely and unlikely.
If something is certain, it will definitely happen e.g. people breathe air.
If something is impossible, it means it will not happen e.g. I am going to grow wings.
If something is likely, it means that it will probably happen e.g. I will read a book next week.
If something is unlikely, it means that it will probably not happen e.g. we are getting a pet pig.
Activities you can do at home:
- Brainstorm different events that are certain, impossible, likely or unlikely.
- Since a coin has two even sides, it is equally likely for it to land on heads or tails. Take turns tossing the coin and keeping track of the way it lands by using a tally chart or bar graph. Stop the activity after ten tosses and talk about the results. Then continue the activity again for twenty or more times and see how the results change.
- Discuss what is certain and impossible with your child. Then make a list of goals that you and your child will be certain to accomplish. Goals might include reading everyday, learning a new word each day, or learning a new skill. Post the goals in your home and refer to them when needed.
- Spinning Spinner – Find a board game that uses a spinner. Together with your child, make your own spinner for the game. Model the same spinner, except change a few elements, such as colors or the size of the sections on the spinner. You can use a pin or a brad to fasten an arrow that spins. Then play the game together using the new spinner. How did the game change? Was it fair or unfair? Why?
Interactive games you can play at home:
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