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Run, Gingerbread Men, Run!—Game

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Run, gingerbread men! During the board game, four gingerbread men race to discover which one finishes first. Scholars take note of the game's results using a tally chart and bar graph for all to observe the frequency of the winning gingerbread man.

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Concepts

board games, gingerbread, the gingerbread man, graphing, tallying, frequency

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

Print game pieces on cardstock paper and laminate for continued use
Keep game pieces inside an envelope that is easily accessible; allow early finishers to play the game when time permits
Prior to playing the game, read aloud the story The Gingerbread Man

Classroom Considerations

Requires printing and a variety of materials
Learners should be familiar with tallying and graphing

Pros

Bright and colorful game pieces enhance players' engagement
Incorporates cooperative learning strategies throughout the game
Provides detailed notes on probability for a deeper understanding of the game

Cons

None

Common Core

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