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Picture Books (K–5)

Stage 1: Explore

Narrative

Students look at picture books and identify groups of objects. They may recognize small quantities or count to figure out how many.

Additional Information

Each group of 2 needs at least one picture book that shows groups with different numbers of objects throughout the book.

Stage 2: Create

Narrative

Students create their own picture book representing different numbers.

Stage 3: Find Shapes

Narrative

Students look through picture books and notice and describe shapes they see in the pictures. 

 

Variation:

Students may record the shapes they see with drawings or words.

Additional Information

Each group of 2–4 needs at least one picture book that shows a variety of shapes throughout the book.