This resource focuses on demonstrating the principles of the commutative and associative properties of addition and multiplication through engaging snack-related activities. Students will explore how changing the order and grouping of numbers does not affect the final result using a scenario involving apples, bananas, and cookies. Through various methods, students will calculate totals, reflect on their findings, and articulate their understanding of why different expressions yield the same total. The activities encourage critical thinking and deeper comprehension of mathematical operations.