Odd and even

Ages 3 to 5 Read and do together · about 10 minutes

Read together

Some things come in twos. Shoes, socks and hands.

Can everyone have a partner? If yes, it is even.

Do it

1. Put out 6 blocks. Pair them up, two by two. Are any left? No, so 6 is even.
2. Now try 5. One is left alone. 5 is odd.
3. Try 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 with blocks or fruit.
4. Say which ones have a partner for everyone.

Talk about it

• Is 4 odd or even?
• What is left over when we have 5?

For the grown-up

Pairing is the idea behind even and odd numbers. Use the words lightly. The play matters more than the names.

Mark as done

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