Featuring the picture book Ten Flashing Fireflies by Philemon Sturges
Discover the magic of ten with this glowing PF on the Go kit! Families begin by reading Ten Flashing Fireflies, a beautifully illustrated story where two children capture and then release fireflies on a warm summer night. As the story unfolds, children see fireflies added to and taken from the jar, an inviting way to explore how numbers combine to make ten. Next, families play Tens Go Fish and other hands-on games that make number combinations come alive through playful counting and friendly competition. The included “Talk About It” ideas help families notice combinations of ten in everyday life and strengthen fluency through conversation. With each read, play, and talk experience, children will build number sense and confidence in recognizing how pairs of numbers come together to make ten.
Included Materials:
- Ten Flashing Fireflies by Philemon Sturges
- Standard deck of playing cards
- 10 yellow connecting cubes
- Clear plastic jar
- Four full-color activity cards printed on sturdy card stock, with clear, step-by-step instructions for every activity
Start with Kit A and progress in order to Kit J. Kits A–D are prerequisites for Kits E–J. Students should master the facts in the prerequisite kits before starting the later kits.