10 Apples Up on Top

Yesterday we started talking about making 10.  I love to start new math units with literature, this one was no different.  We read 10 Apples Up on Top by Dr. Suess.  You can also watch it on YouTube.

Then as a class we used a ten frame to figure out how many more apples each character need to make 10.

To check for understanding students worked by themselves to complete a similar worksheet. Click on the picture to grab a FREE copy.

Gearing Up for the Aquarium

Next week we go to the Aquarium so this week and next we are going to be learning about aquatic animals.  We started our unit off today by reading Swimmy by Leo Lionni.

Here is how our study of this book will go.

Day 1:

• read the story to the whole class with little discussion
• reread pages 1-19 with the purpose of identifying the characters and setting
• students will then draw/write who the main character is and what the setting is (collect papers)

Day 2:

• reread pages 1-19 and identify the characters and setting
• continue reading the rest of the story with the purpose of identifying the problem and solution.
• give students their papers back from yesterday, on the back they will draw/write the problem and solution (collect papers again)

Day 3:

• Students will get into groups based on the shape on their paper
• while in groups they will discuss the main character/setting
• then discuss the problem/solution

I can't wait to see their learning shown through writing. This is something we have not done much of. You can grab a FREE copy of our 4 corners activity here.