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ACMNA002

》Mathematics – Foundation

Connect number names, numerals and quantities, including zero, initially up to 10 and then beyond

Elaborations

• understanding that each object must be counted only once, that the arrangement of objects does not affect how many there are, and that the last number counted answers the ‘how many’ question
• using scenarios to help students recognise that other cultures count in a variety of ways, such as the Wotjoballum number systems

✎ Activity

Bears On Wheels (Counting)
📔 Bears on Wheels by Jan Berenstain and Stan Berenstain
• Students will practise counting numbers up to 10.

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

Let’s Count Feet
📔 One Is a Snail, Ten Is a Crab by April Pulley Sayre and Jeffrey Sayre
• Students are practising basic counting skills up to 10.

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AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA001 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation)
📔 Book

Ten Little Dinosaurs

Written by Mike Brownlow
Illustrated by Simon Rickerty
Published by Orchard Books
Theme/topic: 0 – 10 and Counting

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.

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AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACELA1439 (English Language and Literacy – Foundation) ACMNA001 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation)
📔 Book

Bears on Wheels

Written & illustrated by Jan Berenstain and Stan Berenstain
Published by Random House Books for Young Readers
Theme/topic: 0 – 20, Counting, and Subitising

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.

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AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA001 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA003 (Mathematics – Foundation)
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One Is a Snail, Ten Is a Crab

Written by April Pulley Sayre and Jeffrey Sayre
Illustrated by Randy Cecil
Published by Walker Books
Theme/topic: Addition, Comparison, Counting, Grouping, and Repeated addition

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.

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AC9MFN01 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA001 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA002 (Mathematics – Foundation) ACMNA031 (Mathematics – Year 2)

ACMNA002

Bears On Wheels (Counting)

Let’s Count Feet

Ten Little Dinosaurs

Bears on Wheels

One Is a Snail, Ten Is a Crab