Title:
Ten Apples Up On Top!
Author and Illustrator: Dr.
Suess and Roy McKie
Written as: Theo.
LeSieg
Recommended reading level: Pre-K-2
PKSS.MATH.CONTENT.PK.CC.3.A
When counting objects, say the number names in the standard order, pairing each object with one and only one number name and each number name with one and only one object.
PKSS.MATH.CONTENT.PK.CC.3.B
Understand that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted. The number of objects is the same regardless of their arrangement or the order in which they were counted.
PKSS.MATH.CONTENT.PK.CC.3.C
Understand that each successive number name refers to a quantity that is one larger.
PK.SS.MATH.CONTENT.PK.CC.4
Count to answer “how many?” questions about as many as 10 things arranged in a line, a rectangular array, or a circle, or asmany as 5 things in a scattered configuration; given a number from 1–10, count out that many objects.
SUMMARY:
Follow along as Lion, Tiger and Dog compete to see who can carry the most apples on their heads! Watch out though -- Bear doesn't seem too happy with their game! Will the three pals be able to get ten apples up on top?
RATING:
I give this book a 5 star rating! It's funny, well-illustrated and engages children in counting and prediction. Children can get up and count along with Lion, Tiger, and Dog.
TEACHER IDEAS:
This book is great for working on counting and cardinality, one-to-one correspondence, and working on the concept of "one more" and "one less." Children can use bean bags as "apples" and see how many they can hold on their head; they can use pictures of themselves and glue apples on top; they can practice pointing and rote counts. Materials like counters, or even actual apples, can be used to help reinforce these ideas.
Great post! I think you have really great ideas! I actually read this book to my students and they really enjoyed it. As you stated, this book lends itself well to counting and one to one correspondence. There are many lessons you can do with this book!
ReplyDeleteI love your ideas! Engaging students in this way is so important! I could definitely see kids enjoying balancing bean bags and seeing who can get to 10. It is so important that we incorporate ideas like these into our lessons to make math fun and also engage different types of learners.
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