FRIENDS
POSTED BY Mayelin Zorrilla
Author: Alma Flor Ada
Illustrated by: Barry Koch
Recommended Grade Level: K
CCSSM Standards:
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.A.1
Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
Describe objects in the environment using names of shapes and describe the relative positions of these objects using terms such as above, below, beside, in front of, behind, and next to.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.B.5
Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components (e.g., sticks and clay balls) and drawing shapes.
CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.K.G.B.6
Compose simple shapes to form larger shapes. For example, "Can you join these two triangles with full sides touching to make a rectangle?"
Compose simple shapes to form larger shapes. For example, "Can you join these two triangles with full sides touching to make a rectangle?"
Summary: This book talks about different geometrical shapes- squares, rectangle, circle, and triangles that teach children that even though they are different shapes they can mix with others. This book tells the story of two circles that decided to explore the town, and, in their trip, they found more shapes and they invited them to come with them. Then, they found out that even though they are different they can play, share and do many things together.
Rating 1-5 Stars: ***** This is an excellent book that is an introduction to basic shapes such as squares, rectangles, circles, and triangles. Young children can discover the creative possibilities of shapes combination to make houses, boats, cars, etc.,
Classroom Ideas: This book can be used to teach shapes, children can have a creative dialogue about how many sides have each shape, which one has more sides, and which one is largest. With this story, children will learn how many wonderful things they can create when they put two or more shape together. This book will teach children that shapes are everywhere, children can take a walk around the classroom and explore all the different shapes around it. Children can also cut different shapes and glue them to create their own figure.
Hi Mayelin,
ReplyDeleteI like that the story is based on the idea of friendship and how the author used shapes to get that message across. Furthermore, this story is evidence that math can be integrated in different learning areas. For example, this would be a great book to read to the students if we were doing a theme on friendship and used the book to learn about shapes.
This is a great book to also teach students about classifiying shapes based on their attributes and finding shapes within shapes. This book can help the teacher not only integrate math but also writing and reading. Great book!
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