Peter Rabbit Day: Storybook STEM Activities
Who doesn’t love the cute, mischievous Peter Rabbit? Are you looking for spring or summer STEM activities…
Counting to 100 is a significant milestone for Kindergartners. This post offers resources and activities using picture books to enhance counting skills, such as “Jack and the Beanstalk” and “I Love You 100.” These activities help children grasp place value and counting strategies effectively.
The post details a fun, educational day inspired by the story of Jack and the Beanstalk, highlighting various activities that integrate math, science, language arts, and art for preschool to second-grade children. The day included learning about plant life cycles, arts and crafts, math with beans, and outdoor drama to enhance storytelling.
The post emphasizes the true meaning of Thanksgiving as a time for gratitude, suggesting a math activity centered on counting blessings across various grade levels. It links counting to mathematical concepts, ranging from basic counting in early grades to statistics and infinity in higher grades, encouraging reflection and service to others during the holiday.
The post praises Numberblocks, a BBC math show, for its effective pedagogy and entertaining content for young children, particularly those aged 3-6. The author enjoys using the show as a bonding educational experience with their toddler, emphasizing the importance of early numeracy in academic success and advocating for structured learning like “Math Mondays.”