Grade
K

Guess My Rule: Snow People & Buttons

What’s the rule to be in the circle?

Outside the circle: 4 snow people. One has 2 red and 1 blue buttons. One has 2 red and 2 blue buttons. One has 3 red and 3 blue buttons. One has 1 red and 1 blue buttons. Inside the circle: 3 snow people. One has 4 red and 1 blue buttons. One has 2 red and 3 blue buttons. One has 3 red and 2 blue buttons.
  1. Some snow people belong in the circle, and some do not. What is the rule to decide what belongs in the circle?
  2. Which of the snow people belong in the circle? Circle them. How do you know?
Four snow person choices. The first has 4 red and 1 blue buttons. The second has 1 red button. The third has 3 red and 2 blue buttons. The fourth has 4 red and 3 blue buttons.
  1. Tell about or draw at least one more example that belongs outside the circle.
A snow person with no buttons.

What do you notice about the buttons on each snow person shown?

Make your own rule using numbers or pictures. You can use the circle below or draw your own.
Write or draw some examples that belong inside your circle and some examples that belong outside your circle.

Blank circle with text 'Rule for my circle:'