Thursday, December 15, 2011

How Tall Are You? Comparing Our Height to the Gingerbread Man

Gingerbread Men are a part of the holiday season. I love this math idea for comparing heights from my friend Kim.
To get ready, she cut out a gingerbread man the height of an average 5 year old. She made a graph and selected some gingerbread man clip art..
Hang the gingerbread man so that his feet are touching the ground. Invite each child to come and stand in front of or beside the gingerbread man. The children decide if they are shorter, taller, or the same height as the gingerbread man. Add a gingerbread man cut out to the correct column on the graph.
 



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14 comments:

  1. UnknownDecember 15, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    So sorry for your loss...I know just too well how difficult it is to lose someone you love. ((hugs))
    Jennifer
    First Grade Blue Skies

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  2. Mrs. Kindergarten...aka...Madame SpoiledDecember 15, 2011 at 4:28 PM

    So very sorry for your loss. Oh how difficult these times can be. A Daddy is a person that can NEVER be replaced and it certainly matters not how old his little girl is. I miss mine each and every minute. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

    Love and Hugs,
    Mrs. Lilly Kindergarten

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  3. KennedyDecember 15, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Oh my goodness, my sympathy is extended to you and Megan in your time of need. You two are TRULY special people and God has a plan. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I too lost a baby and was then blessed 4 years later with another child. Keep faith.

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  4. Mrs. McHaffieDecember 15, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers as you go through this difficult time.

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  5. HeatherDecember 15, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Prayers for you and your family!

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  6. Fran KramerDecember 15, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Kim,
    I am so sorry for all that has happened. Hold on to your wonderful family and celebrate the wonderful memories you have of your dad.
    Fran Kramer@kindergartencrayons

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  7. beachlieslDecember 16, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    So very sad for your difficult times. It is good to know that both your father and your grandbaby are in a wonderful place together, but that does not help the awful pain of loss. I will be praying for you and your family---and will pray for that peace that passes understanding.

    Long distance hug,
    Liesl in VA
    http://wildworldofkindergarten.blogspot.com/

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  8. msdora162December 17, 2011 at 2:24 PM

    I am very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family. I pray that Megan will find peace. I lost three babies and have three (35, 27, 24). God Bless you all.

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  9. PallaviDecember 19, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I had to do a math lesson for my class and was wondering how to make it cute with a Christmas theme. This is a wonderful idea! I will be doing this for my lesson in my preschool class. Thank you so much

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  10. Kim and MeganDecember 19, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    Hugs to everyone who sent hugs and kind words during this time of loss. We continue to share warm memories of my dad and are spending lots of time with mom to keep her going! Have a Merry Christmas with your families, hug them and spend lots of time laughing! Hugs to all!

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  11. EricaDecember 20, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in our prayers.

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  12. Mrs. MDecember 27, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Sending my deepest condolences your way. ((HUGS)) I teared when reading your post- I pray your dad & your grandbaby rest in peace, and may you all find strength during this difficult time.

    Edana
    -colormekinder

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  13. PettitDecember 27, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    I'm so sorry for the both of you, such difficult losses! You are in my thoughts & prayers during this most difficult time. I feel for you as I understand loss & especially during the holidays it is so hard! I will pray for peace & comfort for you during this time! Sending hugs long distance!

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  14. Mrs.FloresDecember 27, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    My deepest condolences to you and your family during this time.

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