Object: A six-foot ruler and a stick of gum for each child.

Good morning, boys and girls. How tall are you? (Let them answer.) When you grow up, how big do you want to be? (Let them answer.) Most boys want to be tall but most girls would rather be a little smaller than the boys. I brought along a measuring stick because I will be glad to give a stick of gum to any child who is six feet tall today. You must be at least six feet tall to receive a piece of gum. I want all of you to stand up and walk by my measuring stick, and the first person who is six feet tall will get the reward that I promised you. (Have the children walk by quickly and measure them and announce approximately how tall each one is.) No one of you is six feet tall. Not one of you will receive a piece of gum since all of …