MIM

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3. Math in Motion Cheryl Chevalier Mary Pippen Dorothy Stevens Goodrich School Woodridge School District #68 Woodridge, IL 60517

4. Math In Motion • We were inspired by the NCTM Academy - “Making Sense of Algebra” • Math in Motion is an activity for Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades. • It is a combination of literature based activities and Academy math games. • Manipulative materials engage the children in learning math concepts. • We have set aside a special time each Friday for “MIM”.

5. Number and Operations • Understanding numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems • Understand meaning of operations and how they relate to one another • Compute fluently and make reasonable estimates

6. * A Bunch of Fun(Academy game)

7. A Bunch of Fun Concept- counting and subtracting NCTM Standard-Number and Operations – understand meanings of operations and how they relate to one another Audience- K through second grade Synopsis- This game that we learned at NCTM conference, has been a great activity to practice counting and subtracting, and a good assessment tool.

8. A Bunch of Fun Supplies- Game cards, containers holding 20 counters and 2 dice. Instructions- Children form pairs and find a space of their own. The children take turns throwing the two dice and subtracting the lower number from the higher one. They cover the number that corresponds to the answer. If numbers are covered a turn is missed. The winner has all his/ her numbers covered. Extensions- Write 6-2 =4, 5-2=3 etc.

9. Ant Stories One Hundred Hungry Ants by Elinor J. Pincz (New York: Houghton Mifflin Compny, 1993, ISBN 0-395-63116-5) The Ants Go Marching One by One Rhyme Illus. by Richard Bernal (New York: Scholastic Inc., 1993, ISBN 0-439-11352-0 A Remainder of One by Elinor J. Pinczes (New York: Scholastic Inc., 1995, ISBN 0-590-12705-5)

10. Ant Stories Concept- counting with grouping, regrouping and division NCTM Standard- Number and Operations- understand ways of representing numbers Audience- Kindergarten, first, and second graders Synopsis- Ants and other insects keep regrouping themselves to marching in patterns. Supplies- 8 canisters containing 100 plastic ants each Instructions- Read the story aloud to the children. Pass out the canisters and have them act out the story as it is read to them. This can be done with 8 students or 8 small groups.

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12. Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last SundayBy Judith Viorst(New York: Aladdin Paperbacks, 1978, ISBN 0-689-71199-9)

13. Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday • Concepts- counting money to one dollar • NCTM Standard- Number and Operations - understand numbers, ways of representing numbers and relationships among numbers • Audience- First and second graders • Synopsis- Alexander comes to realize all the things that can be done with a dollar until he is left with no more money.

14. Alexander, Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday • Supplies- Play money: dollar bills, pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters • Instructions- • Read the story. Pass out money and work in pairs if needed. Reread the story. Act out the story giving up, taking away money just like Alexander did.

15. Example of Instruction Sheet

16. (New York: Doubleday Dell, 1993, ISBN 0-385-41602-4) * Benny’s Penniesby Pat Brisson

17. Benny’s Pennies Concept- money and counting NCTM Standard- Number and Operations Standard - understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers Audience- Kindergarten andFirstgrade Synopsis- Benny sets off in the morning with five shiny new pennies to spend and eventually buys something for his mother, brother, sister, dog, and cat.

18. Benny’s Pennies Supplies- The book “Benny’s Pennies”, 20 roses,20 baggies containing 5 pennies, 20 dog bones, 20 plastic fish, chocolate chip cookies, newspaper for making paper hats. Instructions- Read the book to the children. Ask the children to tell you 5 things that Benny bought. Elect a store keeper to take the money and provide the items. Give the children 5 pennies each. Reread the story, while the children shop and pay for each item. Have the children lay the items out so everyone can see them. Be sure to make the paper hat from the newspaper provided. (this is good for following directions and a fine motor activity)

19. Benny’s Pennies Extensions- Take out the classroom dry erase boards and markers. Reread the story while the children write the subtraction number sentences. 5-1=4, etc. How many pennies did the store keeper collect? First have the children write their estimates, and then count the pennies to check their answers, by ones or by fives.

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21. * Bunny Moneyby Rosemary Wells(New York: Penguin Putnam Books for Young Readers, 1997, ISBN 0-8037-2146-3)

22. Bunny Money Concept – Subtracting whole numbers using money. NCTM Standard- Number and Operation – understand meanings of operations and how they relate to one another. Audience – Pre-K through first grade Synopsis – Max and Ruby save money for grandma’s birthday present. When they go shopping, they encounter many other things to spend their money on. Fortunately, they have enough money left to buy a present for Grandma.

23. Bunny Money Supplies – 10 children can participate with 5 bags of one $5 bill, ten $1 bills, and one quarter. (The book comes with some pretend money that can be used.) Instructions – Read the story aloud to the group. During the second reading, let the children work in pairs pretending to be Max and Ruby. They can act it out using the money. Extensions – Count the money in your baggie and use the money to exchange a five dollar bill for singles.

24. Counting Crocodilesby Judy Sierra(New York: Scholastic, 1997, ISBN 0-590-81930-5)

25. Counting Crocodiles Concept- counting to 55 NCTM Standard: Number and Operations – understand meanings of operations and how they relate to one another Audience- K through second grade Synopsis- This story is based on a Pan-Asian folktale in which trickster animals (a monkey, a fox, and a snail) persuade crocodiles to form a bridge over the water, under the pretext of counting them.

26. Counting Crocodiles Supplies- The book, game cards, paper and pencil or dry erase boards, and 55 crocodiles. Instructions- Read the story. Estimate how many crocodiles are there in all, write this down. Give each group a bag of 55 crocodiles. Reread the story, emphasizing the rhymes. Line up all the crocs and count to check their estimate. Extensions- Write 1 + 2 = 3, 3 + 4 = 7 etc.

27. Divide and Rideby Stuart J. Murphy(New York: Harper Collins, 1997, ISBN0-06-026776-3)

28. Divide and Ride Concept- Dividing a group NCTM Standard- Number and Operation- understand equal groupings of objects and sharing equally. Audience-First and second grade Synopsis- A group of 11 best friends go on rides at a carnival. The eleven friends divide to fill up the seats on their favorite carnival rides. Each car must be filled before they can ride.

29. Divide and Ride Supplies- A game board for each child. Fourteen manipulatives (kid counters in plastic bags) for each child. Instructions- Read the story. Give each child a board and 14 manipulatives. Reread the book as you act out the story. Review division concepts.

30. Five Little Speckled Frogsby Marlene J. and Robert A. McCracken(USA: Mc Cracken publications # 218)

31. Five Little Speckled Frogs Concept – Subtracting whole numbers from 5. NCTM Standard- Number and Operation – understand meanings of operations and how they relate to one another. Algebra Standard – use mathematical models to represent and understand quantitative relationships. Audience – Pre-K through first grade Synopsis – This is the familiar song “Five Little Speckled Frogs” that the McCrackens’ have published and illustrated in a big book format.

32. Five Little Speckled Frogs Supplies – We made enough for 20 children. 20 ponds made from paper and laminated, 20 plastic logs, 20 baggies with 5 frogs each. Instructions – Read the story aloud to the group. During the second reading, let the children act it out using the frogs sitting on their log and jumping into their ponds (pools). Extensions – Use paper and pencil or dry erase boards and markers to have the children write algebraic sentences.

33. *Mouse Countby Ellen Stoll Walsh (New York:HarcourtBrace, 1991, Trumpet Book Club #0-590-97954-X)

34. Mouse Count Concept- Counting forward and backward to 10 and counting on.NCTM Standard- Number and Operation – understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems. Audience - Pre-K through first grade Synopsis - In this delightful tale, ten mice play in the meadow until they get sleepy and decide to take a nap. Meanwhile, a snake comes by looking for something to fill his dinner jar. He first finds three mice, then four more, and finally, the last three mice are added. The children practice counting on as the mice are captured, and counting backward when the mice escape.

35. Mouse Count • Supplies - 10 bags of 10 mice, a rock, and 1 small rubber snake. We also included a small plastic container for counting and “uncounting” the mice. The mice were made from white pom- poms, pink felt ears, fabric painted black eyes and a pink nose, and a piece of white lanyard hot glued on for a tail. • Instructions - Read the story aloud to the group. Pass out a baggie and a plastic container (dinner jar) to each child. Reread the book with students acting out the story with the objects. • Extensions- Have the children write numbers to 10 and backward from 10. Have the children write addition and subtraction sentences to 10.

36. Example of Instruction Sheet

37. Mr. Brown’s Magnificent Apple Treeby Yvonne Winer(Gosforth NSW Australia: Ashton Scholastic Pty Ltd, 1985,ISBN #0 86896 303 8)

38. Mr. Brown’s Magnificent Apple Tree Concept – Counting forward and backward to 5. NCTM Standard- Number and Operations – understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems. Audience – Pre-k, K and First grade Synopsis – Mr. Brown has 5 apples on his tree which he counts each night, savoring their flavor. Then, a terrible thing happens, every night 1 more apple is missing, until he discovers who is eating his apples.

39. Mr. Brown’s Magnificent Apple Tree • Supplies – 1 tree game board, 1 bag containing 5 red apples + 1 mouse. • Instructions – Read the story aloud to the children, pass out the materials, and have them act it out as you re-read the story. Have the children count, re-count and verbalize the function – 5 take away 1 leaves 4 etc. then practice counting to 5 forward and backward. • Extension - For first grade, write algebraic equations.

40. * One Elephant Went Out to Play A traditional song Reproduced by Marlene J and Robert A McCracken(Published in USA,1990 # 234-1)

41. One Elephant Went Out To Play Concept- counting forward and backward NCTM Standard- Number and Operations – understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems. Audience - Pre-K and K Synopsis - One elephant goes to play on a spider's web and has so much fun he calls for his friends to come.

42. One Elephant Went Out To Play Supplies- One spider web, 5 elephants, numeral cards 1-5 Instructions- Read the story or sing the song. Pass out the materials and have then act out the story as it is re-read to them. Ask the children each time, “How many elephants now on the web?” “How many not on the web?” Extension- Re-read the story again acting it out, this time the children are asked to find the correct numeral. Using the paper provided to write each numeral, and later write simple algebraic equations.

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44. Slugger’s Car Washby Stuart J. Murphy(New York: MathStart Series of HarperCollins Publishers, 2002. ISBN # 0-06-446248-X)

45. Slugger’s Car Wash Concept – Money NCTM Standard- Number and Operations – understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems. Audience – Late first and second grade Synopsis – The 21st Street Sluggers, a baseball team, have a car wash to raise money for new T-shirts for their team. They keep track of their expenses and profits. This book introduces dollars and cents, decimal points, addition with money,counting money, and making change.

46. Slugger’s Car Wash Supplies – A clipboard, play money (we had 30 $1 bills, 2 $5 bills, 2 $10 bills, 100 pennies, 30 nickels, 25 quarters, and 20 dimes), wipe off markers and erasers, paper or wipe-off boards for adding money. Instructions – Read the story to the group. During the rereading, let one child be the scribe or let the children take turns. Have play money available for the children to pay for a car wash and count out change. Extensions – Question the group as to how much money was earned? How much would their parents chip in? How many cars would they have to wash to earn $100? How many cars did they wash? Explore ways to make $1.00, $5.00, etc.

47. Ten Little Ducks by Franklin Hammond (Hong Kong: Scholastic, 1989, Scholastic Book Club ISBN # 0-590-73339-7)

48. Ten Little Ducks Concept - Counting forward to 10 and counting on. NCTM Standard- Number and Operation – understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems. Audience – Pre-K through first grade Synopsis - In this delightful tale, one duck plays and is joined by another friend and so forth until there are 10. The story is full of onomatopoeia samples. The children practice counting on as the number of ducks increases.

49. Ten Little Ducks Supplies – 10 bags of 10 ducks, a pond, and cards 1-10. Instructions – Read the story aloud to the group. Pass out a baggie and a blue play board to each child. Reread the book with students acting out the story with the objects, matching the numeral with the number of ducks present. Extensions – Have the children write numbers up to 10 and backward from 10. Have the children write addition and subtraction sentences to 10.

50. Ten Little Ducks