Materials
Corduroy's Pocket by Don Freeman
number cards for 1 to 5
tagboard
glue
markers
piece of corduroy fabric
Instructions
Make number cards from 4" x 6" tagboard. Write the numbers 1 to 5.
* Make a tagboard pocket at least 6" x 8". Glue three edges together and write
"Corduroy's Pocket" on the front. Slip the number cards inside.
What to Do
1. Read Corduroy's Pocket by Don Freeman to
the children several times. Put a copy in the
book area for the children to read
independently.
2. Show the pocket to the children. Invite a child
to come and draw a number card out of
"Corduroy's pocket." Ask the child to name
the number on the card.
3. Ask all the children to clap that number of
times.
4. Vary the actions with slapping their knees,
snapping their fingers, patting their shoes, and
so on.
5. When the children are ready, use cards from
1 to 10.
Assessment
To assess the children's learning, consider the
following:
* Show the children the set of number cards individually. Can the
children name the cards when they are in random order?
* Can the children choose
