Have you Herd?

Math

• The child learned to count and identify numbers up to 10 by counting the number of animals in the herd.
• They practiced addition by counting the number of animals in different herds and adding them together.
• The child learned about patterns by observing the different arrangements of animals in the herds.
• They practiced skip counting by counting the animals in the herd by twos or fives.

To further develop their math skills, encourage the child to create their own herd of animals using different math concepts. They can group the animals by color or size, count the total number of legs, or even create their own addition or subtraction problems using the animals.

Book Recommendations

• The Great Sheep Shenanigans by Peter Bently: This book tells the story of a mischievous sheep who leads his flock on a wild adventure. It incorporates counting and basic math concepts in a fun and engaging way.
• Sheep in a Jeep by Nancy E. Shaw: This rhyming book follows a group of sheep as they go on a bumpy ride in their jeep. It introduces basic concepts of counting and simple addition and subtraction.
• Counting Sheep: Calpurnia Tate, Girl Vet by Jacqueline Kelly: This book is part of a series and follows the adventures of Calpurnia Tate as she helps her grandfather take care of injured animals. It incorporates counting and problem-solving skills.