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Area and Perimeter

Last month, we had been working on identifying area and perimeter in math. So, I thought a fun activity to wrap up our unit could be this Cheez-It activity I saw on Pinterest. I modified it a tiny bit for my kids but they definitely enjoyed it nonetheless. I mean, workbook activity vs. Cheez-Its?! My activity was the winner.

Here’s how to go about using these yummy crackers as part of your engaging math lesson.

Supplies Needed:

  • Cheez-Its
  • Area & Perimeter Handout
  • Grid Paper (optional)
  • Container (for extras)

Give your students a handful of Cheez-Its…I gave each student a plastic bag with 25 Cheez-Its inside. Then have your kids create figures with the Cheez-Its. As they make a figure, they can draw it on some grid paper or on a napkin on their desks.

Area and Perimeter with Cheez-Its

Then have them identify the perimeter and area of each shape. How easy is that?!

Area and Perimeter with Cheez-Its

I let my kids eat the little snack after work is complete. I bought a Costco pack for my class of 25 and had half a bag left over! You could easily buy 2 boxes at the grocery and it would work just fine! What are some fun ways you teach area and perimeter?

Want to use more Cheez-It activities in your math lessons? Just click on the link below to download a copy for your class from my TpT Shop!

 

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Area and Perimeter Activity

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Need an engaging way to help your students practice finding the area and perimeter of shapes? Give your students a handful of Cheez-Its, then have your kids create figures with the crackers. As they make a figure, they can draw it on some grid paper. Then have them identify the perimeter and area of each shape. How easy and fun is that? Just print and use this simple math sheet with your class.

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  32. Amanda Buchanan

    Hi! I came across your site while preparing for my area and perimeter unit. Can I please have a copy of the recording sheet? It looks awesome! I am so excited to do this with my class. Thanks!

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