Children's Books!
Grandma's Button Box
Grandma's Button Box By Linda Williams Aber. Ilus by. Page Eastburn O'Rourke (2002). 32p. Kane Press (9781575651101). Gr. K-2
Kelly spills her Grandmother's button and to please her sorts them by size, shape, and color. Teaches valuable sorting skills.
Kelly spills her Grandmother's button and to please her sorts them by size, shape, and color. Teaches valuable sorting skills.
Measuring Puppies and Kittens
Measuring Puppies and Kittens By Patricia J Murphy. (2007). 32p. Enslow Publishers, (9780766027275). Gr. K-2 Different ways to measure using non-standard units. A good introduction to observations, measuring and comparison.
What's Next Nina's
What's Next Nina By Sue Kassier. (2009). 32p. Baker & Taylor, (9781442009448). Gr. K-2 Nina breaks her sister's necklace and must quickly put it back together. Students use sequencing and patterns in this story.
Web Sites for kids!
PBS Patterns for kids: On this link students can practice identifying patterns.
Taller vs Shorter: This link has students identify objects as taller and shorter.
Measuring Fun: In this game students practice using non-standard units. Students also learn about different animals and their habitats.
Resources for Teachers: Lesson Plans
Shape Hunt: This Lesson allows children to explore tangrams and become more familiar with basic shapes. This lesson also enforces patterns and sequencing.
Look at Leaves! This lesson has children comparing and contrasting leaves. It also provides for practice of measurement and scientific description skills. This lesson also allows students an opportunity to investigate tree life cycles.
Graph around the room: This lesson serves the dual purpose of introducing young learners to graphing and taking care of their bodies. Students walk around the classroom and answer a few questions about their hygiene, students then graph their responses.
Resources for Teachers: Assessment
Measurement and Pattern worksheet: This worksheet combines both non-standard measurements and patterns. It's a great resource to monitor student progress.