Children's Books about Time

Time

Here are a few suggestions of books for bedtime reading that have a mathematics theme. Some ideas for activities to accompany these books are also given. By simply reading these books, parents and teachers can introduce, support or review their children's understanding of fundamental mathematics concepts in a fun and engaging manner. This particular entry pertains to books about TIME from the Measurement strand.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle The very hungry caterpillar eats his way through one week, spins a cocoon and sleeps for more than two weeks. Using an actual calendar gives children a hands-on experience with the calendar. Telling the story gives the children a great counting activity as well. Activities *make a large calendar and pieces from story (there are many sources where you can find either blackline masters or cut up an old book), place velcro on backs of pieces and on calendar and place in math center. *use puppets to tell the story *Lakeshore has a kit you can purchase and tell using the flannel board.

The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle The grouchy ladybug goes about her day picking on other animals bigger than she is. This book introduces children to the clock and telling time. On each page there is a clock and a picture of the sun as it rises in the morning until it sets in the evening. Activities *use a ladybug puppet to tell the story *use a Judy clock or other demonstrator clock and have students actually change the time as you tell the story.

Cookie's Week by Cindy Ward

Clocks and More Clocks by Pat Hutchins