Ten Pink Piglets

Book Title: Ten Pink Piglets

Author: Mary Rayner

Mathematical Concepts and Language:

• Problem Solving 
• Addition and Subtraction
• Number Sense
• Concept of 10

Questioning:

Before:

• What do you notice on the front cover? 

After:

• Explore different ways to make 10: "If there are 6 piglets on the wall, how many are in the truck?"

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

• Using a number line to act out the story
• Small Group: Use rekenrek to retell or create different combinations of numbers
• Retell: Provide props and materials in dramatic play or building area 
• Music: Teach the song, using fingers to retell
• Building Centre: Add pig puppets and students can create wall using blocks
• Small Group: Problem Solving (using real materials such as blocks and a truck, have students retell parts of the story and notice the different combinations such as 4 in truck and 6 on wall)