Book
Title: Fish Eyes: A Book You Can Count On
Author
& Illustrator: Lois Elhert
Recommended Grade Level: Preschool-First Grade
CCSSM Standards:
CCSS.Math.Content.K.CC.A.1
Count to 100 by ones and by tens.
Count to 100 by ones and by tens.
CCSS.Math.Practice.MP4
Model
with mathematics.
Summary: A small black fish wishes he could be a beautiful fish and
describes what he would see if he were a beautiful fish by counting from 1 to
10. The author takes the reader on an underwater adventure and
invites the reader to count all of the different types of fish that they see,
starting from “1 green fish” to “10 darting fish.” As the book goes on, the
fish does simple addition problems by adding the number of fish currently on
the page plus one (himself). One thing that I really liked about this book was
that this book not only displayed the numerical form of 1 through 10, but also
the word form, which is important for young children learning number concepts. In
addition, the illustrations are very eye catching and attractive to new learners.
Rating: 4.5/5
Classroom Ideas: First, I can
ask the child to choose the color paper that he or she would like to use to
make the fish. Then, I can ask the child to cut half of the fish shapes (with
safety scissors), while I cut the other half of the fish shapes (providing assistance
if necessary). Then, I will ask the children to write a different number from 1
to 10 on each fish. Afterwards, I will punch a hole in each fish near the mouth
area and then slide a paper clip through each hole to attach. After this is
done, I will tie the string to the wooden dowel to make a fishing rod and use
glue to adhere the magnet to the end of the string. After letting it dry
thoroughly, I will scatter the fish so that the numbers are clearly visible. Then,
I will prompt the children, “I’m hungry for a number 12 fish!” and watch them
hunt for it, then carefully lower the “rod” until the magnet catches the paper
clip and he or she “reels” it in. I would repeat this with the other numbers
until all the fish are caught.
HI Erin, great post! I think your classroom idea sounds great. I really like the idea of having the children reel in the fish with a certain number on it. It is very creative and good for hands on learners.
ReplyDeleteHey Erin! Loved you're classroom idea! Especially because besides the math concepts in having children reel in certain numbers such as the number "12" as you specified; you are also involving other concepts such as fine motor skills by including the safety scissors!
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