ACMNA002 – Steven De GC

📑 The Idea Hive

Teaching Maths Through Storytelling: Practical Activities with Books

Engage kids with maths through storytelling! Discover children’s books and hands-on activities to teach measurement, counting, and problem-solving in fun, interactive ways aligned with the Australian Curriculum.

AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA001 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation)
✎ maths

Bears On Wheels (Counting)

• Students will practise counting numbers up to 10.

DOWNLOAD

AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA001 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation)
✎ maths

Let’s Count Feet

• Students are practising basic counting skills up to 10.

DOWNLOAD BUY

AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA001 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation)
📔 maths and science

Uno’s Garden

Written & illustrated by Graeme Base
Theme/topic: Counting, Grouping,
Suggested learning area: ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACSSU004 (Science – Foundation)

Uno’s Garden by Graeme Base is an enchanting story blending environmental themes with mathematics and literacy. It follows Uno, who discovers a lush forest teeming with life and decides to settle there. Over time, the balance between nature and human development shifts, leading to lessons about conservation and harmony with the environment.

This richly illustrated book supports early mathematical skills, such as counting, grouping, and identifying patterns (ACMNA002 – Foundation Year, Mathematics). It also encourages discussions on observing and describing environmental changes and the importance of sustainable practices (ACSSU004 – Foundation Year, Science). With its engaging storyline, the book fosters a sense of responsibility for the natural world and promotes critical thinking about human impact on ecosystems.

BUY
📔 english and maths

Ten Little Dinosaurs

Written by Mike Brownlow
Illustrated by Simon Rickerty
Theme/topic: Counting,
Suggested learning area: AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACELA1439 (English – Foundation) ACMNA001 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation)

This delightful rhyming adventure captivates young readers with its playful text and vibrant illustrations. The story counts down from 10 to 1 as a group of mischievous little dinosaurs encounters various adventures and challenges, blending humour with basic counting skills (ACMNA001, AC9MFN01 – Foundation Year, Mathematics). It connects number names, numerals, and the number of dinosaurs (ACMNA002 – Foundation Year, Mathematics), making it a valuable tool for early numeracy. The rhymes and repetitive patterns not only entertain but also foster language development and phonemic awareness (ACELA1439 – Foundation Year, English). With its engaging narrative and educational focus, Ten Little Dinosaurs is a perfect read-aloud choice for young children, combining fun and learning in one enjoyable package.

RESOURCES BUY
📔 maths

Bears on Wheels

Written & illustrated by Stan Berenstain and Jan Berenstain
Theme/topic: Counting, Subitising,
Suggested learning area: AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA001 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA003 (Mathematics – Foundation)

This lively and engaging story introduces young readers to basic counting from 1 to 10 (ACMNA001, AC9MFN01 – Foundation Year, Mathematics). The simple yet entertaining narrative follows bears as they ride on wheels in various configurations, showcasing relationships between numbers and objects (ACMNA002 – Foundation Year, Mathematics). Through its use of repetitive patterns and clear visual representations, the book helps children practise subitising small collections (ACMNA003 – Foundation Year, Mathematics). With its playful illustrations and rhythmic text, Bears on Wheels is an excellent resource for building early numeracy skills in an enjoyable and interactive way.

RESOURCES BUY
📔 maths

One Is a Snail, Ten Is a Crab

Written by April Pulley Sayre and Jeffrey Sayre
Illustrated by Randy Cecil
Theme/topic: Addition, Comparison, Counting, Grouping, Multiplication,
Suggested learning area: AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA001 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA031 (Mathematics – Year 2)

This delightful and imaginative book introduces young readers to counting (ACMNA001, AC9MFN01 – Foundation Year, Mathematics) and basic multiplication concepts. By using the number of feet on various animals, the story encourages children to explore basic counting with feet (ACMNA002 – Foundation Year, Mathematics) and repeated addition, grouping, and arrays to represent numbers. This creative approach not only reinforces counting skills but also provides a playful foundation for understanding multiplication (ACMNA031 – Year 2, Mathematics). Additionally, the book supports early number recognition and sequencing as children practice counting and comparing quantities. With its vibrant illustrations and humorous scenarios, this book engages young learners while fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills in an enjoyable way.

RESOURCES BUY
📔 maths

The Very Hungry Caterpillar

Written & illustrated by Eric Carle
Theme/topic: Counting, Days of the week, Subitising,
Suggested learning area: ACMMG007 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA003 (Mathematics – Foundation)

The book aligns with the Australian Curriculum in several key areas. In Mathematics (ACMMG007), it helps Foundation students practise counting to 5 by following the caterpillar’s journey through various foods. Once students have mastered counting, teachers can also use the book to explore subitising (ACMNA003). Additionally, the story introduces the days of the week (ACMNA002), aiding students in sequencing and ordering familiar events.

BUY