Grade
K
Would You Rather? Building Blocks
Would you rather build with …
![This set of blocks? It has 4 small triangles (2 purple, 2 blue). 8 small squares (2 orange, 2 yellow, 4 blue). 1 large green triangle. And 2 large squares (1 red, 1 purple). Or this set of blocks? It has 5 small triangles (3 purple, 2 blue). 6 small squares (2 orange, 2 yellow, 2 blue). 3 large triangles (1 green, 2 purple). And 1 large red square.](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/inline-images/hSxh4zHeJRXitROOKvLzv01aHeYhGcKNIsoKyqa0vPeCT4Ecpo.png?itok=wLR2bM3G)
Use pictures or math words to explain your choice.
I would rather build with … because …
Challenge
Miguel chose the other option.
Why do you think he made that choice?
Follow-up
Draw a picture of what you’d build using the collection of blocks you chose.
Printable Version
Google doc for printing and copying
Seesaw Version
Activity for the Seesaw platform
Reference for Educators
Sample problems and solutions