Piggies in the Pumpkin Patch

Book Title: Piggies in the Pumpkin Patch

Author: Mary Peterson and Jennifer Rofe

Mathematical Concepts and Language:

• Positional Language: over, under, on, beside

Questioning:

Before:

• What shapes do you think will be in the story?
• What time of the year do you think it is?

During:

• Using the map in the book: what do you notice? what do you see?

After:

• Revisit different positional language in the story and ask students to demonstrate it.

Extensions/Provocations (Small Group, Learning Centres, Whole Group, Transitions):

• Story Retell: Set out story props with book (could be set in building area or sand area)
• Small/Whole Group: Mapping (draw a path in classroom - include and explore positional language)
• Physical Education: create simple obstacle courses (using prompts guide students through obstacle course - e.g., "over the bench, around the hoop")
• Outdoor Play: bring out clipboards and materials to map outdoor play space
• Music and Movement: "Going on a Bear Hunt" - positional language