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Literature List

Developing Algebraic Thinking with Patterns and Data

Kindergarten: Rhythm and Design

March 2006

Books similar to the following can be used with the lessons in the kindergarten kit.

Algebra Lessons

Engage Phase of the Learning Cycle

In My World by Lois Ehlert

Star in My Orange: Looking for Nature’s Shapes by Dana Meachen Rau

Exactly the Opposite by Tana Hoban

The Happy Hedgehog Band by Martin Waddell

Whistle for Willie by Ezra Jack Keats

The Very Quiet Cricket by Eric Carle

Apply Phase of the Learning Cycle

Exactly the Opposite by Tana Hoban

Becca Backward Becca Frontward by Bruce McMillan

Look Once Look Twice by Janet Marshall

The Ocean Alphabet Book

The Underwater Alphabet Book by Jerry Pallotta

Data Analysis Lessons

Engage Phase of the Learning Cycle

The Button Box by Margarette S. Reid

Mr. Tanen’s Ties by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

Swimmy by Leo Lionni

Each peach Pear Plum by Janet and Allan Ahlberg

Is It red? Is It Yellow? Is It Blue? by Tana Hoban

Apply Phase of the Learning Cycle

A House for Hermit Crab by Eric Carle

Whales by Seymour Simon