Pete The Cat and his Four Groovy Buttons is a fun interactive way to practice singing, gross and fine gross motor skills along with fundamental math skills. This book in particular focuses on counting to four, which is very good for young preschoolers up until kindergarten years.
Young children love to sing, and learn many skills and knowledge unconsciously by singing. This is no different, as the song is very catchy and children will sing to the song. This book covers basic counting but also subtraction as well. With the colourful visuals children are able to use their fingers and count. In addition to the fun book, and song, this book offers a large variety of activities that can be used to extend learning for young children. For one, children can act out the store using cutouts made out of felt, using actual buttons, etc, or even making their own four button shirt!
But there's more. The fun doesn't have to end there! Children don't have to follow the four button rule, they can use as many buttons as they'd like, and make their own song. Even further, children and educators can manipulate the song, and use it accordingly to different objects and stories. Ie: My rocks, my rocks,my four groovy rocks instead of buttons, allowing for creativity to stir from children.
Resource links
http://enjoythelearningjourney.com/pete-the-cat-activities/
https://vimeo.com/52017136
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