Book Title: Actual Size
Author: Steve Jenkins
Mathematical Concepts and Language:
- Measurement
- Size
Questioning:
Before:
- Discussion about "what is size"?
- Brainstorm things that are: small, large
- What is something bigger/smaller than your hand?
During:
- Comparing sizes of animals in book.
After:
- What did you notice about the gorilla's hand?
Extensions/Provocations (Small Group, Learning Centres, Whole Group,
Transitions):
- Measurement Provocation: copy of gorilla's hand - children can trace their own hand, use manipulatives to measure/compare
- Measurement and comparison of children's height, size of their hands
- Outdoor Play: tracing bodies with chalk
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