Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand basic math concepts through fun activities related to the book "Do Unto Otters".

Materials and Prep

• A copy of the book "Do Unto Otters" by Laurie Keller
• Paper and crayons/markers
• Counting objects (could be toys, buttons, or any small objects)

Activities

• Counting Otters: Read the book "Do Unto Otters" together and count the number of otters on each page. Write down the numbers as you go along.
• Draw and Count: After reading the book, have the student draw their own otters and count them. Encourage them to write the numbers next to each otter.
• Adding Otters: Using the counting objects, ask the student to add a certain number of otters. For example, "If we have 2 otters and add 3 more, how many otters do we have in total?" Help them count and find the answer.
• Subtracting Otters: Similarly, use the counting objects to practice subtraction. For example, "If we have 5 otters and take away 2, how many otters do we have left?" Help them count and find the answer.

Talking Points

• "Math is all about numbers and counting. We use math to understand how many things we have."
• "In the book 'Do Unto Otters', we can count the otters on each page to practice our counting skills."
• "Drawing and writing numbers helps us remember how many otters we have."
• "Adding means putting more things together. If we add otters, we have more."
• "Subtracting means taking away. If we take away otters, we have fewer."