First we estimated (guessed) how many M & M's were in our cups.

Next, we counted the M & M's.

Then we grouped the M & M's by color.

Then we graphed how many of each color.

And last... we got to eat the M & M's.

Fun project!

Each child estimated how many M & M's they had in their cup.  After guessing, they actually counted the M & M's.  Next they grouped the candies by color and counted how many of each color.  Then we graphed how many of each color, learning that to color in a graph, we start at the bottom and add one more square on top.  We compared which color had the most, the least and the same amount.  Then finally, we ate the M & M's .  Yummy!  What a fun way to learn many math skills!