How Do Dinosaurs Count to Ten?
How Do Dinosaurs... Series
What’s inside...
This board book features the bestselling, award-winning team of Yolen and Teague who introduce young children to counting from one to ten using their beloved dinosaur characters. With a simple, rhyming text and humorous illustrations, this read-aloud board book provides a fun and engaging way for young readers to learn numbers. The book is perfect for young children and makes for a great baby gift.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
1-3
Length
12 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think the dinosaurs are learning to count in this book?
Can you think of a time when you used counting to help you with something?
How do the illustrations help us understand what the dinosaurs are doing?
Which dinosaur in the book is your favorite and why?
What do you think happens next after the dinosaurs learn to count to ten?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use a playful and curious tone when asking the questions to make the discussion fun and engaging.
Encourage your child to count along with the dinosaurs in the book, reinforcing the learning process.
Relate the counting skills in the book to everyday activities, such as counting toys during cleanup or steps while walking.
Discuss the different colors and shapes in the illustrations to enhance visual learning and recognition skills.
Praise your child’s responses and efforts to count, fostering a positive association with learning new skills.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Number recognition and counting skills
Explanation: The book uses playful dinosaur characters to engage children in learning numbers from one to ten. Each page focuses on a different number, helping children visually connect the numeral with the quantity.
Real-World Application: This lesson aids children in everyday situations where counting is necessary such as counting toys, steps, or snacks, reinforcing their mathematical foundation.
Example Lesson: Learning through play
Explanation: The dinosaurs in the book are depicted in fun, relatable scenarios, which demonstrates that learning can be integrated into playtime and everyday activities.
Real-World Application: Children can incorporate counting into their playtime, like counting blocks when building a tower or counting how many times they can bounce a ball, making learning a natural part of play.
Example Lesson: Patience and Attention
Explanation: Each page invites children to count along, which encourages them to take their time and focus on each number and corresponding dinosaur action.
Real-World Application: This skill helps children develop patience and attention to detail in other activities, such as following instructions in class or completing a puzzle.
Example Lesson: Vocabulary Development
Explanation: The book introduces numbers as well as dinosaur names, expanding both numerical and language vocabulary.
Real-World Application: This dual vocabulary expansion helps children articulate their needs and interests more clearly in both educational settings and daily interactions.