(Math Test) Dropping by with Cheerios

I’m Mitchell’s neighbor. He doesn’t know my name yet, but I’ve been dropping off food for him quite a bit. Today, I brought over some Cheerios - and let me tell you, that kid absolutely loves them!

Little Cheerios History

You might not know this, but Cheerios has quite a story. Back in 1941, General Mills introduced these tiny, O-shaped wonders that would become a breakfast staple for generations. Originally called “Cheerioats,” the cereal got its current name after a trademark dispute with Quaker Oats in 1945.

The cereal was actually created by a food scientist named Lester Borchardt, who spent months perfecting a machine that could puff oat batter into those distinctive little O shapes. Can you imagine spending months just to create the perfect breakfast cereal? Talk about dedication!

What makes Cheerios special is how they’ve become more than just a food - they’re practically a childhood tradition. They’re often one of the first solid foods parents give to babies, helping little ones like Mitchell develop their fine motor skills by picking up those tiny Os.

Mitchell’s eyes light up every time I bring over a box. I’ve watched him carefully pick up each Cheerio, sometimes getting more on the floor than in his mouth. But hey, that’s part of the learning process, right?

So here I am, another day, another box of Cheerios for Mitchell. Just doing my part to keep a smile on a kid’s face - one O at a time.

Counting and Adding Cheerios

1. Mitchell has 5 Cheerios. His dad gives him 3 more. How many Cheerios does Mitchell have now?

2. Mitchell drops 2 Cheerios on the floor. He started with 8 Cheerios. How many Cheerios can he still eat?

3. Mitchell’s uncle buys 6 boxes of Cheerios. Each box has 10 Cheerios. How many Cheerios does Mitchell have to munch?

4. Mitchell shares 4 Cheerios with his toy truck. He had 9 Cheerios before sharing. How many Cheerios does Mitchell have left?

5. Mitchell finds 7 Cheerios under his high chair. He already had 5 Cheerios on his plate. How many Cheerios does Mitchell have now?

Subtracting Cheerios

1. Mitchell starts with 12 Cheerios. He eats 5 Cheerios. How many Cheerios are left?

2. Mitchell has 15 Cheerios. He gives 6 Cheerios to his puppy. How many Cheerios does Mitchell have now?

3. A bowl has 20 Cheerios. Mitchell eats 8 Cheerios. How many Cheerios are still in the bowl?

4. Mitchell has 16 Cheerios. He drops 7 Cheerios on the floor. How many good Cheerios does he have?

5. Mitchell begins with 18 Cheerios. He shares 9 Cheerios with his cousin. How many Cheerios does Mitchell keep?

Simple Grouping and Sharing

1. Mitchell wants to make 2 piles of Cheerios. He has 10 Cheerios. How many Cheerios go in each pile?

2. Mitchell has 14 Cheerios. He wants to share them with 2 of his toy cars. How many Cheerios does each car get?

3. Mitchell finds 3 groups of 4 Cheerios. How many Cheerios did Mitchell find in total?

4. Mitchell has 12 Cheerios. He wants to make 3 equal groups. How many Cheerios go in each group?

5. Mitchell’s uncle brings 15 Cheerios. He wants to share them with 3 action figures. How many Cheerios does each figure get?

More Cheerios Math Fun

1. Mitchell has 7 Cheerios. His brother in christ has 5 Cheerios. Who has more Cheerios?

2. Mitchell eats 1 Cheerio every minute. How many Cheerios will he eat in 4 minutes?

3. Mitchell counts his Cheerios. He has 1 more than 9 Cheerios. How many Cheerios does Mitchell have?

4. Mitchell starts with 6 Cheerios. He gets some more and now has 13 Cheerios. How many Cheerios did he get?

5. Mitchell has fewer than 16 Cheerios but more than 10 Cheerios. How many Cheerios might Mitchell have?

Additional Cheerios Challenges

1. Mitchell’s dad gives him 4 Cheerios. His uncle gives him 6 more. How many Cheerios does Mitchell have now?

2. Mitchell has 20 Cheerios. He eats half of them. How many Cheerios are left?

3. Mitchell finds 3 Cheerios behind the couch. He already has 8 Cheerios. How many Cheerios does he have now?

4. Mitchell’s brother in christ has 12 Cheerios. Mitchell has 5 less. How many Cheerios does Mitchell have?

5. Mitchell wants to make 2 equal piles of Cheerios. He has 16 Cheerios. How many Cheerios go in each pile?

6. Mitchell eats 3 Cheerios at breakfast. He eats 4 Cheerios at lunch. How many Cheerios did he eat in total?

7. Mitchell has 15 Cheerios. He gives away 7 Cheerios. How many Cheerios does he have left?

8. Mitchell finds 9 Cheerios on his high chair. He finds 6 more on the floor. How many Cheerios did he find?

9. Mitchell has 11 Cheerios. His dad gives him some more. Now he has 17 Cheerios. How many did his dad give him?

10. Mitchell wants to share 18 Cheerios with 3 of his toy robots. How many Cheerios does each robot get?

11. Mitchell starts with 14 Cheerios. He eats some. Now he has 8 Cheerios. How many did he eat?

12. Mitchell has 16 Cheerios. He drops 5 on the floor. How many good Cheerios does he have?

13. Mitchell’s uncle brings 12 Cheerios. Mitchell’s brother in christ brings 8 more. How many Cheerios do they have together?

14. Mitchell counts 3 groups of 5 Cheerios. How many Cheerios did he count?

15. Mitchell has 19 Cheerios. He gives 7 to his dad. How many Cheerios does Mitchell have left?

Bonus Challenge: Draw a picture of Mitchell and his Cheerios! 🎨🥣

Have fun counting with Mitchell!