Ring O project

Ring-O Project,[object Object],Katie Meth,[object Object]

Includes:,[object Object],10 books with activities,[object Object],Kindergarten Science, Math, and Language Arts Standards,[object Object],Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences:,[object Object],Verbal-Linguistic,[object Object], Logical-Mathematical,[object Object],Visual-Spatial,[object Object],Bodily-Kinesthetic,[object Object],Musical,[object Object],Interpersonal,[object Object],Intrapersonal,[object Object],Naturalistic,[object Object]

Apple CountdownJoan Holub, Illustrated by Jan Smith,[object Object],From Amazon.com,[object Object],Field trip today - to the apple farm! Count 20 name tags, 19 kids on the bus, 18 miles to the farm. There are 14 cows and 13 ducks (10 white and 3 black), and 12 rows of apple trees. Count the apples in your sack, count 3 pies to eat (divided into 20 pieces), and all too soon it's 2 o'clock, time to go! But wait - Lee has a number 1 surprise. Joan Holub’s creative countdown, from 20 to 1, includes grouping and simple addition. Her multicultural students enjoy all that the apple farm has to offer, from counting the cows and ducks to picking different varieties of apples. The endpapers of this cheerful book are filled with apple facts.,[object Object]

Apple CountdownJoan Holub, Illustrated by Jan Smith,[object Object],Use the illustrations to practice counting up to 10 (the apples, ducks, train cars, cows, and bee hives). For numbers bigger than 10 split them up into two groups and model addition.,[object Object],Practice rhyming words used in the book.,[object Object],This book also talks about the seasons and how they affect apple trees. Discuss the seasons. Go outside and talk about what season it currently is.,[object Object],Science- K.2.1: Use whole numbers, up to 10, in counting, identifying, sorting, and describing objects and experiences.,[object Object],Language Arts- K.1.10: Say rhyming words in response to an oral prompt.,[object Object],Gardner’s- Naturalistic and Logical- Mathematical,[object Object]

The Tortoise and the JackrabbitSusan Lowell, Illustrated by Jim Harris,[object Object],From School Library Journal,[object Object],Kindergarten-Grade 3?Lowell gives the familiar fable the same Southwestern spin she gave "The Three Little Pigs" in The Three Little Javelinas (Northland, 1992). Tortoise challenges Jackrabbit to a race across the desert; they pass saguaro cacti and mesquite trees, purple sand verbena and desert dandelions, and encounter creatures such as Elf Owl, Scorpion, Tarantula, and Javelina. The spare text is lively and begs to be read aloud. Pronunciation is given in parentheses after unfamiliar words, and while this is helpful, the placement is a little distracting. A note about endangered wildlife of the desert is appended. Harris's acrylic-and-watercolor paintings, reminiscent of Wallace Tripp's work, are full of humor and energy. Tortoise is a staid, elderly female with a hat, gloves, reticule, and lace-edged anklets. Jackrabbit sports green suspenders over a red plaid shirt that covers a slight paunch. The artist uses a range of muted colors that evokes the dry beauty of the area. Even libraries that already own collections of Aesop's fables or Janet Stevens's The Tortoise and the Hare (Holiday, 1984) will want to consider this version for its sprightly, fresh approach.?Donna L. Scanlon, Lancaster County Library, PA Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.,[object Object]

The Tortoise and the JackrabbitSusan Lowell, Illustrated by Jim Harris,[object Object],Read the story and emphasize how the Tortoise moves slow and the Jackrabbit moves fast.,[object Object],Talk about why the Tortoise won even though it is slower than the Jackrabbit.,[object Object],Have students take turns in pairs moving slow like the Tortoise and fast like the Jackrabbit,[object Object],Science- K.3.2: Investigate that things move in different ways, such as fast, slow, etc.,[object Object],Language Arts- K.1.22: Listen to stories read aloud and use the vocabulary in those stories in oral language. ,[object Object],Gardner’s-Interpersonal,[object Object]

Over in the Ocean: In a Coral ReefMarianne Berkes, Illustrated by Jeanette Canyon,[object Object],September 2004 Review – Kirkus,[object Object],"Eye-popping artwork is the star of the show in Berkes' lively, oceanic counting book, based on the classic children's song "Over in the Meadow." In Berkes' version, creatures from the coral reef replace terrestrial fauna. She introduces a different animal in each full-bleed spread, but instead of bluebirds and muskrats, she highlights octopuses, pufferfish, and seahorses. Canyon uses polymer clay to create arresting visuals. In one spread, a sea anemone, its hot pink base crowned with rosy-tipped, lime-green tendrils, bursts from the page while mother clownfish darts after a trio of young ones. Their textured scales and vivid patterns stand out against a swirling blue background of coiled clay and small, bubble-like spheres. Young children will enjoy counting the offspring. Backmatter includes music and lyrics, further information about each animal, and an artists' note explaining how the illustrations were created. (Picture book. 4-8)" ,[object Object]

Over in the Ocean: In a Coral ReefMarianne Berkes, Illustrated by Jeanette Canyon,[object Object],Use the resources in the back of the book teach the children the movements that go along with each animal, have them perform each animals movement while you read.,[object Object],Ex: Octopuses “squirt”: squeeze both hands as if you are squirting something; Pufferfish “puff”: Touch fingertips together to make a ball and open and close.,[object Object],Science- K.3.2: Investigate that things move in different ways, such as fast, slow, etc.,[object Object],Language Arts- K.2.2: Use pictures and context to aid comprehension and to draw conclusions or make predictions about story content. ,[object Object],Gardner’s-Bodily Kinesthetic,[object Object]

Over in the Arctic: Where the Cold Wind BlowsMarianne Berkes, Illustrations by Jill Dubin,[object Object],From School Library Journal,[object Object],PreSchool-Grade 1—Following Over in the Ocean (2004) and Over in the Jungle (2007, both Dawn), this latest spin on the familiar "Over in the Meadow" rhyme takes readers on another adventure. Each page highlights a different animal, including a polar bear and her cub, an Arctic hare and her leverets, and a wolf and his pups. The last verse tells of 10 "surprise" animals hiding in the previous pages and invites children to go back to the beginning for a closer read. An author's note gives more information about the Arctic tundra and explains that while most of the details in the book are factual, the number of babies each animal would have according to the rhyme is not accurate. Spreads feature chunky cut-paper collages in a cool palette. An artist's note explains the process for creating the illustrations. Other interesting back matter includes tips for extended activities and notes for the traditional "Over in the Meadow" tune with the altered Arctic lyrics. This book serves as a useful introduction to the area.—Julie Roach, Cambridge Public Library, MA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.,[object Object]

Over in the Arctic: Where the Cold Wind BlowsMarianne Berkes, Illustrations by Jill Dubin,[object Object],Making snow activity- Mix an equal amount of white glue and foam shaving cream in a plastic bowl; Use a small paintbrush or a Q-tip and make an Arctic snow picture on dark blue construction paper; When it has dried the shaving cream will be puffy just like real snow!,[object Object],Talk about snow and the animals featured in the book.,[object Object],Science- K.1.1: Raise questions about the natural world.,[object Object],Language Arts- K.2.1: Locate the title and the name of the author of a book.,[object Object],Gardner’s- Visual-Spatial,[object Object]

Over in the Jungle: A Rainforest RhymeMarianne Berkes, Illustrated by Jeanette Canyon,[object Object],From School Library Journal,[object Object],PreSchool-Grade 3–Another variation on the familiar song, this one enumerates some of the unusual fauna of the rain forest. It not only spotlights some of the animals–marmosets, parrots, honey bears, leaf cutter ants, etc.–but also offers pertinent information on the habitat. Berkes describes the different layers of the rainforest and its importance to our global ecology, and suggests movement activities for children to act out the rhyme. The unusual and colorful illustrations are made with polymer clay and then photographed, giving them a three-dimensional look. Each spread has the text and a number on the left against a dark-green leaf background, and shows one animal family with the correct number of babies as well as several other sets of indigenous flora or fauna to count. A long double page shows all the levels of the rain forest in cross section, and children are challenged to count the animals previously encountered and now hanging on the vines and hiding underneath the trees, etc. This is a handsome book on an important subject, and it can serve as recreational reading as well as an introduction to a basic unit on the rain forest.–Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LACopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. ,[object Object]

Over in the Jungle: A Rainforest RhymeMarianne Berkes, Illustrated by Jeanette Canyon,[object Object],Familiarize the students with the tune of “Over the Meadow”. Explain to them that this book can be sung to that tune.,[object Object],Sing the words to the book and have the children repeat after you. Make sure all students understand one page before going on to the next.,[object Object],Science- K.4.1: Give examples of plants and animals.,[object Object],Language Arts- K.1.4: Recognize that sentences in print are made up of separate words. ,[object Object],Gardner’s- Musical,[object Object]

I.Q., It’s TimeMary Ann Fraser,[object Object],From School Library Journal,[object Object],PreSchool-K–The classroom pet featured in I.Q. Goes to School (2002) and I.Q. Goes to the Library (2003, both Walker) is now helping Mrs. Furber's students prepare for Parents' Night. With a digital clock prominently displayed on each page, the endearing mouse takes readers along on an hour-by-hour journey as the children learn about hour and minute hands, counting by fives, and the number of seconds in a minute. I.Q. continues to keep time even after school lets out as he tries to finish his special project before Parents' Night begins at seven–a large clock with a stick figure by each hour telling what happens in the child's day at that time. An analog teaching clock, a wristwatch, and stopwatch are used throughout the story to show different ways of telling time, but the digital clock, instead of a conventional variety, is the main focus as I.Q. tells when it's time for lunch, stories, and recess. Nonetheless, the pencil, gouache, and pen-and-ink cartoons are inviting and children will enjoy this amusing look at a school day as seen through the eyes of a mouse.–Kristine M. Casper, Huntington Public Library, NY Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.,[object Object]

I.Q., It’s TimeMary Ann Fraser,[object Object],Use this book to talk about what the kids in the book to in the morning, afternoon, and evening.,[object Object],Have students make up their own schedule and tell you what they do in the morning, afternoon, and evening on both a school day and one day during the weekend. Have them illustrate their schedule.,[object Object],Math- K.5.2: Understand concepts of time: morning, afternoon, evening, today, yesterday, tomorrow, week, month, & year. Understand that clocks and calendars are tools that measure time.,[object Object],Language Arts- K.5.1: Draw pictures and write words for a specific reason.,[object Object],Gardner’s- Intrapersonal,[object Object]

Ten PuppiesLynn Reiser,[object Object],From School Library Journal,[object Object],PreSchool-Grade 2-A lively concept book that tells an appealing story. Reiser presents 10 puppies adopted from an animal rescue center with a tally of their various physical features. "Eight had pointed noses. Two had flat noses./Seven had floppy ears. Three had perky ears." Some basic vocabulary is introduced, as well as some basic arithmetic. The action is kept short and sweet; the brightly colored watercolor illustrations are great fun. Youngsters will love this spirited tale, and will ask for it again and again.Andrea Tarr, Corona Public Library, CACopyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. ,[object Object]

Ten PuppiesLynn Reiser,[object Object],While reading to the students make sure to talk about all the comparisons in the book,[object Object],After reading make a chart as a class with all the different possible parts of the dog and include the number from the book,[object Object],Talk to about the chart and talk about how the dogs are similar and different.,[object Object],Science- K.6.1: Describe an object by saying how it is similar to or different from another object.,[object Object],Language Arts- K.1.22: Listen to stories read aloud and use the vocabulary in those stories in oral language.,[object Object],Gardner’s-Logical-Mathematical,[object Object]

Forest Friends’ Five SensesCristina Garelli, Illustrated by Francesca Chessa,[object Object],From School Library Journal,[object Object],PreSchool-K-One night around the campfire, the forest friends get together to share their stories about the five senses. Each one has a problem and a tale to tell. For example, Hawk can't see very well until Owl, the forest doctor, gives him a pair of glasses. Rabbit has wax in his ears and can't hear his friends calling him. Again Owl comes to the rescue. Through these stories, the animals realize how important the senses are, and that they sometimes need a little help to function properly. The brightly colored paintings with heavy black outlines match the story to a tee. The creatures are not drawn to scale, but they are meant to be fun, not anatomically correct. This is a serviceable concept book and a good choice for read-aloud enjoyment.Karen Scott, Valley Intermediate School, Pelham, AL Copyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc. ,[object Object]

Forest Friends’ Five SensesCristina Garelli, Illustrated by Francesca Chessa,[object Object],Read the story and discuss the 5 senses with the students.,[object Object],Have the students each write a short story about one the their 5 senses to add to the story. Ask students to also illustrate their story. Have students share their story with the class.,[object Object],Science-K.1.2: Begin to demonstrate that everyone can do science. (observation: gaining information through the use of one or more of the senses),[object Object],Language Arts- K.1.2: Follow words from left to right and from top to bottom on the printed page.,[object Object],Gardner’s- Verbal-Linguistic,[object Object]

The Big StormNancy Tafuri,[object Object],From School Library Journal,[object Object],PreSchool-K—Youngsters will begin counting up to 10 immediately as the gathering clouds and wind force a bird to take cover in a hollow part of a hill. Next comes a mouse scampering for shelter, followed by a skittering squirrel. They are soon joined by a rabbit, a chipmunk, a fox, etc. In the morning, after the skies clear, the 10 small woodland critters continue to hear "a rumble and a grumble in the air" and realize that their cave was already occupied by two sleeping bears. Children can then count back down as the animals make a hasty exit. Characteristic of a beloved Tafuri tale, this title accomplishes much with simplicity. Repetitive words—"rumble" and "grumble"—add tension to the plot. Dramatic poses picture the animals' wariness of the storm ahead. They are drawn huddled together for the night as a cozy bunch. An autumn-colored palette with orange-and-yellow leaves swirling across a spread is rendered in watercolor and watercolor pencils. A large black font shows each numeral up to 10. This book could be used for remembering sequences and lessons in "What happened next?"—Blair Christolon, Prince William Public Library System, Manassas, VA Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. ,[object Object]

The Big StormNancy Tafuri,[object Object],Ask for student volunteers to be an animal from the book (have them hold up a picture of their animal or use stuff animals if available). Have students “enter the cave” in your classroom (this could just be a special corner in the room) when it is their turn (have each student move like their animal). Have 2 students be bears that are already in the cave. All other students will help by counting all the animals in the cave.,[object Object],Science- K.4.1: Give examples of plants and animals.,[object Object],Language Arts- K.2.2: Use pictures and context to aid comprehension and to draw conclusions or make predictions about story content.,[object Object],Gardner’s- Naturalistic,[object Object]

Little Rabbit’s First Time BookAlan Baker,[object Object],From School Library Journal,[object Object],PreS-Three rabbits wake up, clean the house, shop, have lunch, prepare dinner for company, eat, and then say good-bye at the end of the day. Each spread has three levels of text, which are set apart by size, typeface, and placement on the pages. The most basic is the refrain, "Tick-tock, it's [#] o'clock." The second is the story, in which the bunnies do the things mentioned above. The third level shows the featured time, in both digital and standard clock-face format with clear instructions on how to change the moveable plastic hands on the clock at the back of the book. There are also a few questions about what readers do at that time ("What time do you wake up?"). Each spread shows the rabbits, a mouse, and a few boldly colored objects that correspond to highlighted activities-just enough to keep youngsters interested without cluttering the pages. The curved lines contribute to a soft, comforting mood. As only seven times are featured, all on the hour, this is a very basic introduction to telling time. Dan Harper's Telling Time with Big Mama Cat (Harcourt, 1998) is a more useful title for libraries.-Kathleen Simonetta, Indian Trails Public Library District, Wheeling, IL ,[object Object]

Little Rabbit’s First Time BookAlan Baker,[object Object],Use this book to introduce the basics concepts of learning to tell time. Use the big clock in the book to show students the actual time. You can also talk about the different things the rabbits are doing at a certain time (talk about morning, afternoon, and evening).,[object Object],Math- K.5.2: Understand concepts of time: morning, afternoon, evening, today, yesterday, tomorrow, week, month, & year. Understand that clocks and calendars are tools that measure time.,[object Object],Language Arts- K.1.1: Concepts about Print: Identify the front cover, back cover, and title page of a book.,[object Object],Gardner’s- Logical-Mathematical,[object Object]

Other Resources,[object Object],One Tractor ,[object Object],Alexandra Siy, Illustrated by Jacqueline Rogers,[object Object],Counting Book,[object Object],One for Me, One For You ,[object Object],C.C Cameron, Illustrated by Grace Lin,[object Object],Counting and Sharing Book,[object Object],Gobble Gobble Crash: A Barnyard Counting Bash,[object Object],Julie Stiegemeyer, Illustrated by Valeri Gorbachev,[object Object]

Other Resources Cont.,[object Object],Math Counts: Size,[object Object],Henry Pluckrose,[object Object],Uses comparisons to learn about size,[object Object],Minnie’s Dinner: A Multiplying Dinner,[object Object],Dayle Ann Dodds, Illustrated by John Manders,[object Object],A fun book about multiplying,[object Object],Grandpa Gazillion’s Number Yard,[object Object],Laurie Keller,[object Object],Fun “uses” for numbers 1-20,[object Object]

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