Estimate small groups

Learning Objectives Make a quick guess about the number of objects in a small group (1-10). Explain that an estimate is a smart guess, not an exact count. Count the objects to check their estimate. Use words like 'about', 'close to', or 'around' to describe their estimate. Compare their estimate to the actual count and say if it was more or less. Identify if a group has 'a few' (1-3) or 'some' (4-7) objects. Look in a cookie jar! 🍪 How many cookies do you see? Can you guess without counting? We will learn how to make a smart guess. This is called estimating! Then we will count to see how close our guess was. Real-World Applications Guessing how many toys are in a box 🧸 Guessing how many friends are on the playground...

TermDefinitionExample Estimate (or Guess)To make a smart guess about how many.I see some apples. 🍎 I guess there are 3. CountTo find the exact number of things.Let's count the apples: one, two, three, four. There are 4 apples. AboutA word we use when we estimate. It means 'close to'.There are about 5 cars. 🚗 Small GroupA few things together. Usually less than 10.A small group of 3 ducks. 🦆🦆🦆 CheckTo count after you guess to see if you were close.I guessed 4. Now I will count to check. ✅ CloseWhen your guess is near the real number.I guessed 4. There were 5. My guess was close! 👍

The Estimating Steps Look 👀 -> Guess 🤔 -> Count ✅ First, look quickly. Then, make a smart guess. Last, count to check. The 'Close' Rule Guess is close if it is 1 more or 1 less. If you guess 4 and there are 3, 4, or 5, your guess is very close!