Counting pumpkins

 In spirit of Halloween, the students carved pumpkins! They were divided into groups and each group was provided with a pumpkin. Once the pumpkin was opened, the students had to take out all of the seeds and count them. Most students are consistent when counting by 1's, but when asked to count by 5's or 10's, some struggle. For those that are consistent, they are able to help their classmates, but as a group the students have to place the seeds in piles of five or ten, depending on the number assigned to them. Once all the seeds are divided into the piles, the students have to work together to count the total number of seeds in their pumpkin, counting either by 5's or 10's. This is a great way for students to work as a team while working on their math skills. For students who are consistent, it is great review, and for those who struggle it is an easy, non-pressured way of learning. The students are then able to carve the pumpkins and display them for Halloween!