Math Lesson Using Picture Book

Math Lesson Using Picture Book

Article:  

Shatzer, J. (2008)  Picture Book Power: Connecting Chirldren’s Literature and Mathematics.  The Reading Teacher, 61(8), 649-653. doi:10.1598/RT.61.8.6

Standard:

 M1N1. Students will estimate, model, compare, order, and represent whole

numbers up to 100.

a. Represent numbers up to 100 using a variety of models, diagrams, and number sentences. Represent numbers larger than 10 in terms of tens and ones using manipulatives and pictures.

b. Correctly count and represent the number of objects in a set using numerals.

c. Compare small sets using the terms greater than, less than, and equal to.

d. Understand the magnitude and order of numbers up to 100 by making

ordered sequences and representing them on a number line.

Lesson:

Our class had been studying ten frames and to reinforce the number ten I read the class the book

Ten Black Dots.  As we read the story the students counted the dots on each picture.  When finished reading we had a discussions about the many objects made with the dots in the book.

Then each student was given a piece of drawing paper and asked to create a picture of an object which needed circle shapes to complete the picture.  Next each one was given enough dots to complete their picture.  When their drawings were complete students had to write a sentence telling how many dots were used and what they became.  Ex. Two dots became a bear’s eyes.

The most dots they could use were ten.  When these were complete we put on our math board in our classroom to share with others.  Most students could complete the task independently, but teacher had small group to help those who had difficulty with the task.

I often use books with my math lesson to reinforce or introduce concepts which I teach.  I liked this article because it reiterated the concept that books can be used in all areas of the curriculum.