Childrens Literature

1. Teddy Bear Counting adheres to the Counting and Cardinality and Geometry Domain(s) of TAS
(TN Academic Standards). I will use this piece of literature as a pre-cursor to counting with
manipulatives. Ideally, I can use the book as a whole group instruction or with small groups who
need extra support with counting and shape identification.
APA (book found at barnesandnoble.com):
Teddy Bear Counting. (n.d.). Retrieved December 4, 2014, from
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/listing/2671012308132?r=1&kpid=2671012308132&cm_mm
c=Google Product Search-_-Q000000633-_-2671012308132PLA-_-Book_5To14-_-Q000000633_-2671012308132
2. So Many Circles, So Many Squares incorporates real-world objects to the Geometry domain of
TAS. I will use this in my classroom to help students make real-world connections with circles
and squares then have them complete a writing journal to draw a shape in the real-world then
write about it.
APA:
Geometry Shapes for Kids -- Best for Teaching Math Shapes. (2014, January 1). Retrieved
December 4, 2014, from http://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/geometry-shapes.html
3. A Cloak for the Dreamer adheres to the Geometry domain of TAS. I will use this in my classroom
to help students identify basic shapes. The storyline is attractive for young learners and will help
them be attentive to the knowledge.
APA:
Geometry Shapes for Kids -- Best for Teaching Math Shapes. (2014, January 1). Retrieved
December 4, 2014, from http://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/geometry-shapes.html
4. Museum Shapes adheres to the Geometry domain of TAS. I will use this in my classroom as a
cross-curriculum connection to Art and a real-world connection of shapes in famous artwork.
APA:
Geometry Shapes for Kids -- Best for Teaching Math Shapes. (2014, January 1). Retrieved
December 4, 2014, from http://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/geometry-shapes.html
5. Tyrannosaurus Math incorporates multiple early math concepts in the TAS domains of Counting
and Cardinality, Operations and Algebraic Thinking, and Geometry. I will use this in my
classroom as a collective resource to further understanding on tricky concepts for Kinders like
addition.
APA:
Geometry Shapes for Kids -- Best for Teaching Math Shapes. (2014, January 1). Retrieved
December 4, 2014, from http://www.the-best-childrens-books.org/geometry-shapes.html

Games
1. War is a game based on the Counting and Cardinality domain as well as the Operations and
Algebraic thinking domain of CCSS. I can use this game to appeal to different interests in my
classroom during learning centers.
APA: War- A Math Card Game - Teaching Boys. (2012, April 4). Retrieved December 4, 2014,
from http://teachingboys.net/2012/04/04/war-a-math-card-game/
2. Dunk it Dominoes is an addition game with foundational understandings rooted in the Counting
and Cardinality, and Operations and Algebraic Thinking domain of CCSS. I would use this game
during learning centers or as a supplemental activity to a lesson on addition within 10.
APA: TheHappyTeacher. (2012, August 12). Retrieved December 5, 2014, from
http://thehappyteachertpt.blogspot.com/2012/08/dunk-it-dominoes-addition-game.html
3. Race to Lose a Tooth is a counting game that practices counting and cardinality as well as
operations and algebraic thinking. I would use this game as a cross-curriculum connection with
the math content we were working on. I would use this game as a learning center because its
easy to understand and manageable so students will stay on task on their own.
APA: Buskirk, K. (2014, February 14). Toddler Approved!: Race to Lose a Tooth: A Counting Game
{Dinosaur Train Review & Giveaway}. Retrieved December 5, 2014, from
http://www.toddlerapproved.com/2014/02/race-to-lose-tooth-counting-game.html
4. Ten-Frame War is a game used to enhance to skills in the Operations and Algebraic Thinking
domain of CCSS. I will use this game with shoulder partners or small table groups of 2-3. I will
use this game as an activity for a lesson that requires good number sense of numbers 1-10.
APA: Ten Frame War. (n.d.). Retrieved December 5, 2014, from
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ten-Frame-War-1032482
5. Bears in the cave game focuses on subtraction but incorporates Operations and Algebraic
Thinking as well as Counting. I will use this game with students in small groups to work with a
partner. I will use this as a game for students to complete with a partner then assign individual
reflection assignment.
APA: The Little Learning Zone. (n.d.). Retrieved December 5, 2014, from
http://ldlittle.edublogs.org/additionsubtraction/
6. Poppin for Numbers focuses on number identification which is good Number sense for
Kindergarteners. I will use this game in my classroom as a learning center because it is easy to
understand yet accomplishes the goal of developing number sense.
APA: Teachable Moments: Poppin' for Numbers. (2013, January 18). Retrieved December 5,
2014, from http://teachmoment.blogspot.com.au/2013/01/poppin-for-numbers.html

Hands-On Activities
1. A place value activity for 11-19 focuses on the domain of Number and Operations in Base
Ten. I will use this activity in my class as a practice sheet for students to use with rods and
units. I will structure this activity like a math task and have students work independently
first then with a small group to model then choose the number on the sheet.
APA: Teacher Laura: Place Value Freebie. (2013, January 21). Retrieved December 4, 2014,
from http://laura-armstrong-martinez.blogspot.com/2013/01/place-value.html
2. Candy Kiss Counting is a hands-on activity that focuses in the Counting and Cardinality
domain. I will use this activity as a whole group instructional strategy. I will use this as a
special activity so students can have the candy when finished.
APA: Candy Kiss Counting. (n.d.). Retrieved December 5, 2014, from
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Candy-Kiss-Counting-1575035
3. Add to Decompose focuses on numbers 2,3,5 and 6 but emphasizes Operations and
Algebraic Thinking. Students use small, different colored 1 squares to show the number
different ways. I will use this activity in my classroom as a small group activity where
students have time to think independently then work as a small group.

APA: Manore, M. (n.d.). Add to Decompose Hands-On practice for Numbers 2, 3, 5 and 6
(set 1). Retrieved December 5, 2014, from
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Add-to-Decompose-Hands-On-practice-forNumbers-2-3-5-and-6-set-1-223333
4. Exploring teen numbers is a hands-on activity based on Number and Operations in Base Ten.
Students use small manipulatives, a number chart, and their imagination to combine various
numbers, especially those consisting of ten and some ones, (teens). Ideally, I will use this
individually in my classroom during small group explicit instruction or independent practice
for struggling students.
APA: Alter-Rasche, D. (2013, November 21). Exploring teen numbers. Open-ended, hands-on
maths for kids. Retrieved December 3, 2014, from
http://www.learnwithplayathome.com/2013/11/exploring-teen-numbers-open-endedhands.html

5. Christmas Tree Play Mats promote Counting and Cardinality through a developed number
sense, but individualized enough play to where all student levels are met. I will use this
activity as an independent assignment in correlation to whole group instruction.
APA: Alter-Rasche, D. (2013, November 21). Exploring teen numbers. Open-ended, hands-on
maths for kids. Retrieved December 3, 2014, from
http://www.learnwithplayathome.com/2013/11/exploring-teen-numbers-open-endedhands.html

Technology
1. One iPad can be used to read QR codes that I develop. I will use a QR code reader on my
iPad so students can complete an interactive activity. I can use the example in the blog
to help students practice and expand knowledge on shape identification. This particular
activity aligns to CCSS Geometry domain. I will use this in my classroom during a
learning center time.
APA: Transforming Teaching and Learning with iPads. (2012, October 14). Retrieved
December 1, 2014, from http://ipadsinschool.blogspot.com/2012/10/qr-codes-moreideas.html
2. I have access to one iPad in my classroom. I will use the 10-frame fill app for students to
strengthen counting and cardinality as well as Operations and Algebraic Thinking. I will
use this app in my classroom as practice for students during intentional set-aside time,
such as learning center time.
APA: Math Coach's Corner: A Plethora of FREE iPad Math Apps! (2013, October 8).
Retrieved December 2, 2014, from http://mathcoachscorner.blogspot.com/2013/10/aplethora-of-free-ipad-math-apps.html
3. The Number Flash app helps students with Counting and m Cardinality understanding
and skills. I will use this app in my classroom for extra practice and supplemental direct
instruction for those who need it.
APA: Math Coach's Corner: A Plethora of FREE iPad Math Apps! (2013, October 8).
Retrieved December 2, 2014, from http://mathcoachscorner.blogspot.com/2013/10/aplethora-of-free-ipad-math-apps.html
4. Duck Duck Moose has an educational app called ChatterPix. This app is easily accessible
for students because they can take any image and make it talk using their thoughts,
their voice. I will use this app across the math content in my classroom as a venue for
formative assessment. Ideally, I would have students choose to say a sentence or two
about something they created and record on the app, WITH prompting and support on
an individual/small group level.

APA: Duck Duck Moose educational iPhone iTouch, iPad Android apps for kids. (n.d.).
Retrieved December 5, 2014, from http://www.duckduckmoose.com/educationaliphone-itouch-apps-for-kids/chatterpixkids/
5. If access to a SmartBoard is available, I will use the SmartBoard to get my students
involved in whole group instruction. I can use the SmartBoard to displays a Counting to
100 chart, show tangrams for students to analyze, and use an interactive ten-frame.
APA: 100 Math Smartboard Lessons K-5. (2014, January 14). Retrieved December 6,
2014, from http://michelle8989.hubpages.com/hub/math-smartboard-lessons

Bulletin Board Ideas

1. A counting bulletin board adheres to the Counting and Cardinality domain of CCSS. I can use a
counting bulletin board to show sequencing of numbers 1-20, by 1s, or to practice skip
counting, by 2s, 5s, or 10s during learning centers.
APA: Whiteside, K. (2014, May 28). Counting Bulletin Boards Ideas. Retrieved December 5, 2014,
from http://www.theclassroomcreative.com/2013/05/alphabet-bulletin-boards-countingbulletin-boards/
2. An interactive bulletin board is great for sorting. I can use an interactive bulletin board to have
students sort shapes by number of sides, colors, or shape following a simple two-three step
format depending on my students needs, as a warm-up to math instruction.
APA: Stewart, D. (2013, February 11). A multipurpose interactive bulletin board. Retrieved
December 3, 2014, from http://www.teachpreschool.org/2013/02/a-multipurpose-interactivebulliten-board/
3. The Adding Machine is an interactive bulletin board where the teacher can structure the
adding tasks. This bulletin board can conform to the CCSS domains Operations and Algebraic
thinking, Counting and Cardinality, as well as Number and Operations in Base Ten. I will use this
adding machine during learning center time or when students first come into Math instruction.
APA: Projects to Try. (n.d.). Retrieved December 6, 2014, from
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/379357968583897390/
4. Give Me Five Turkeys is a great way to incorporate Counting and Cardinality standards into a
daily routine. I can use this bulletin board to display student hands so students feel important to
our classroom and our learning. When practicing our skip counting by 5s daily, we can use the
hands, also Thanksgiving/Fall themed, to count by 5s.
APA: Chalk Talk: A Kindergarten Blog: My Favorite Pins of the Week. (2011, August 13).
Retrieved December 6, 2014, from http://larremoreteachertips.blogspot.ca/2011/08/myfavorite-pins-of-week.html

5. A Touch Math Bulletin Board is ideal for standards practice in the Counting and Cardinality
domain of CCSS. I will use this bulletin board to display Touch Math touch points on enlarged
numbers so students have an easily accessible visual when practicing writing numbers legibly.
APA: Street, H. (n.d.). Touch Math Bulletin Board. Retrieved December 6, 2014, from http://mediacache-ec0.pinimg.com/originals/da/1c/a6/da1ca675108bee9673a635966878cf15.jp