Probability : Colourful Crayons

Learning probability can be made enjoyable by incorporating interactive games and activities.

Children love doing this activity and this concept is practised in a better way by doing this activity. 

Materials required for the activity : Take crayons of different colours like red (3), yellow (2), blue (4), pink (3), a paper bag, a sheet of paper, and a pen.

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  • All crayons should be of the same size so that can’t be distinguished by touching.
  • Firstly, gather all the crayons and place them in the paper bag.
  • Then, instruct the children to take out a specific crayon from the bag without peeking.
  • Afterward, proceed to ask the children simple questions regarding the probability of certain outcomes.
  • For instance, ask them to determine the probability of :
  • Drawing the blue crayon from the bag
  • Picking the purple crayon from the bag.

Answers :

1. Probability of blue crayon 

Possible outcomes : 12

Favorable outcome : 4

Probability (P) = Number of favourable outcomes/Total Number of outcomes

P = 4⁄12 = 1⁄3

2. Probability of purple crayon 

Possible outcomes : 12

Favorable outcome : 0

Probability (P) = Number of favourable outcomes/Total Number of outcomes

P = 0⁄12 =  0

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Please refer this guide by Fun2Do Labs for teaching probability to kids :