Book Title:
“Feast For Ten”
Author and Illustrator: Cathryn Falwell
Recommended Grade Level: K-1
Common Core Standards Addressed:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.CC.B.4.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.
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.OA.A.1 Represent addition and subtraction with objects, fingers, mental
images, drawings1, sounds (e.g., claps), acting out situations, verbal
explanations, expressions, or equations.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.OA.A.2 Solve addition and subtraction word problems, and add and
subtract within 10, e.g., by using objects or drawings to represent the
problem.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.MD.B.3 Classify objects into given categories;
count the numbers of objects in each category and sort the categories by count.1
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.OA.C.5 Relate
counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2).
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.NBT.B.3
Compare two two-digit
numbers based on meanings of the tens and ones digits, recording the results of
comparisons with the symbols >, =, and <.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.2.OA.C.4Use addition to find the total number
of objects arranged in rectangular arrays with up to 5 rows and up to 5
columns; write an equation to express the total as a sum of equal addends.
Summary:
This book is about a family who went food shopping to prepare a meal together. At
the beginning of the book the numbers one to ten are used to represent the ingredients
the family were buying. The count begins with one grocery cart and ends with
ten hands helping to load the cart. After counting one through ten the book
starts counting again the numbers one to ten but this time working together preparing
the meal.
Rating:
I give this book a five stars rate, the book
is excellent! Its colorful with great illustration that capture the reader
attention. The book is multicultural, promotes family unity, rhyme and can be
use to teach a variety of math topics.
Classroom Ideas:
This book covers many
mathematical concepts such as counting, number grouping, positive and negative integers,
addition, subtraction, pattern and sequences, even and odd numbers and more.
*This book is
perfect to adapted as a dramatic play in class using plastic/silicon foods.
* I can use the book to make a grocery list with
the help of the students to have a feast in class.
* Print and
laminated the objects/foods mentioned in the book. Have students add the items
in the shopping cart while you are reading to practice their numerical skills.
*Made board maker
printable with the number in one right side and the picture of the item in the left
side for visual students.
* Have students to
create they own follow-up book telling their own story about going shopping or
helping cooking at home using the numbers 1 to 10.
*Students can use
manipulatives such as connecting cubes, bear counters, chips to retell the
story in groups or with a partner.
* Have matching
sets of number cards from 1 to 10. Keep one set of the cards and distribute the
others to the children. Show a card and say, “I’m looking for someone who has
this number. Child with the matching card says the number and transitions to
the next activity.
* Invite families to send an empty cardboard food box
that represents a food item that the family really enjoys. If a family has a
home language other than English, encourage them to bring a box with words in
their home language. Add a price to the item, and then place it in home
living/dramatic play area. Suggest that when families take their children
grocery shopping they name the items they are purchasing and the price of the
item. For example, “Tomatoes are $1.50 a pound,” Children can count the number
of bananas or the number of potatoes they are purchasing. With a list of the price of the items we can we can create our own word problems and find out how much money was spent in total.
Hi Katherine,
ReplyDeleteYou had some awesome ideas on how this book could be used in activities. The activity where they can create their own story is a great way to incorporate literacy while using math to learn the numbers. The matching sets you mentioned reminded me of the card games we have been playing in class and is something that will definitely keep them interested and make it fun! I also noticed that you had ideas that catered to different learning styles. Dramatic play using plastic/silicon foods and manipulatives might appeal to kinesthetic learners while the matching cards and board with pictures might appeal to visual learners. Similarly, making a shopping list together and talking about it might be more suitable for auditory learners. You also encourage the use of their native language in learning the content. I also really liked the idea that you mentioned having a feast in class while making the list. Like you did in another activity idea, this would be a great one to include the parents in! Maybe their can be a potluck/feast at the end just like the family in the book! This can give the students something to look forward to and be excited about! I loved all your ideas! I will definitely be using them in the classroom in the future!
I also really like the idea of incorporating concepts from this book into different learning centers. In early childhood education, it is very helpful for children to see the connection of their newly learn concepts into their real life experiences. it helps them to understand the concept. Your ideas strongly incorporate literacy into the math learning. By collaborating the math concepts into dramatic play, games, and literacy, your ideas would create a learning environment where all types of learners would be engaged in learning.
ReplyDeleteThe choice book seem very appropriate for the age group you have chosen. It is also a book that the children can easily connect to their everyday lives. I liked that you would encorporate this book in dramatic play. I think this this is ideal. Dramatic play would foster students creativity while at the same time helps the teacher to identify the concepts children understand as well anymisconceptions.It sound to be a very fun book to read. This can keep children engaged and motivated.
ReplyDeleteI like this book, specially because of the main characters are an african american family so it shows diversity. It also uses family and their everyday experiences to helps the reader understand counting 1-10 and also to make connection with math and real life experiences.Your idea of making a lesson using plastic grocery toys is good because it helps them practice before paying with real money.
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