- Recognizing different colors of M&Ms
- Sorting M&Ms by color
- Creating patterns with M&Ms
- Counting the number of M&Ms
- Arranging M&Ms in different shapes or designs
For continued development, you can encourage your child to:
- Create more complex patterns using multiple colors of M&Ms
- Use the M&Ms to create a picture or design on paper
- Practice counting and sorting other small objects, such as buttons or beads
- Explore different textures and shapes by using other types of candies or small objects
- Experiment with different ways of arranging the M&Ms, such as in a grid or in a spiral