Walk with the Animals: A Touch and Count Book

By Dr. Laura Jean Williams

Walk with the Animals, A Touch and Count Book. The eye-catching photographs of animals, and fascinating illustrations are sure to get the attention of preschool aged children. Young readers are prompted to touch and count the animal footprints from one to ten using the math strategy of touch counting. Featured in the picture book is the math strategy of touch counting. The touch counting strategy helps students to gain a deeper understanding of number sense, and learn the following standards: 1.) count verbally to ten by ones, 2.) recognize that the last number name said tells the number of objects counted, 3.) understand the relationship between numbers and quantities.As a National Board Certified Teacher, Dr. Laura Jean Williams is highly qualified with extensive experience working with young children as a schoolteacher for 18 years Children are active learners and the hands-on strategy of touch-counting allows them to be engaged and motivated in their learning. Featured in this picture book is the math strategy of "touch counting" that is supported by countless experiences teaching young children math concepts. The author's education includes a Doctorate Degree in Educational Leadership, Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction, and Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in early childhood education.The touch and count strategy utilized in my book focuses on young learners touching footprints as they count from one to ten. The math strategy is age appropriate for two to five-year-olds to better prepare them for kindergarten and build a solid foundation in number sense. National standards

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0CRVJQHZW
• ISBN13: 9798218349813
• Release Date: January 2024
• Publisher: Bowker Publishing Services
• Length: 27 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 6.0" x 0.1" x 8.3"