Title: Ten Apples Up On Top!

Author and Illustrator:  Dr. Suess and Roy McKie

Written as: Theo. LeSieg

Recommended reading level: K-2

Common Core Standards Addressed:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.A.2
Count forward beginning from a given number within the known sequence (instead of having to begin at 1).

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4.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.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4.C
Understand that each successive number name refers to a quantity that is one larger.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.C.6
Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies.¹

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.C.7
Compare two numbers between 1 and 10 presented as written numerals.

Summary:

This fun counting story will keep you guessing if a Lion, a tiger and a dog can pile up to ten apples in their heads, as they compete to accomplish this in every different situation they find themselves in.

Rating:

I give this book ***** stars!! It is entertaining, and keeps children engaged in counting up to ten and comparing the amounts and numbers as they read along.

Classroom Ideas:

This book is an excellent tool for different counting lessons and concept units within the Tens frame. Teachers can teach about adding or subtracting one more, comparing smaller or grater values between numbers. Learning about number sequence and patterns. Also, it is a great tool for working with grouping even and odd numbers. Students can also work in pairs, and strategized in how to make 5 and then continue the second part with how to make ten.  Students will use color counters while working together and showing different ways to create 10.