Object: Pennies (enough for all the children)

Good morning, boys and girls. How are you this morning? What month is this that we have just entered? That's right, February, and what is February famous for? Do you know any special days that happen in February? George Washington's birthday. That's right and who else (Wait for Lincoln and then Valentine's Day) Those are all special days, aren't they?

I want to make you special people this morning. How many of you would like to be special? Good, all of you.

I have some pennies here with me and I'm going to give them to you if you do something for me. Okay? Okay. (Show them three or four pennies - one for each question asked) Now you must raise your hand when you think you know the answer to my question. How much is 3 + 3? (Wait for children …