This week we are focusing on greater than and less than in mathematics. To help my kiddos master this skill I have found and created several exciting activities. We have discussed greater than and less than during calendar rotations for several weeks, but this is our first week having it as a focus in mathematics!
(1) Alligator Greater:
Before beginning this activity I had students create their own alligator mouth. I believe it's important that students create a "product" in an activity in order to develop a deeper meaning. Students absolutely loved having the freedom and sharing their creative alligators with each other. Once they created their alligator mouth we briefly went over how to "play" the activity.
Students were partnered up based on ability level. Partners received an "Alligator Greater" worksheet and a bowl of goldfish. One partner placed goldfish in the ponds while the other had to decided which pond had more goldfish for the very hungry alligator. 
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