A Counting Photo Book

One red apple, two green pencils, three friends? Learning to count and match objects to a numeral is essential to beginning math skills. Younger students enjoy counting books, so creating a counting book of their very own is exciting for them.

Click the play button to see a finished photo counting book in the QuickTime player.

In this project, students use iPhoto to create their own counting books. After reading several counting books, the class comes up with a list of objects that can illustrate each number to 10. Working in pairs or individually, students use a digital camera to take photos of sets of objects to use in their book. Students import their photos into iPhoto and create a counting photo book with text identifying the numerals and the objects. After they have completed their book, they also pick one of the numbers or objects in their book and write a story about it. Students print their book and take it home to share with their family members. The teacher can create one class iPhoto photo book with one or more photos from each student.

Note: Depending on the grade and skill level of the students, assistance may be needed with the activities in this project.

After completing this project, students will be able to:

• Identify a numeral matching a specific number of objects.
• Use the counting photo book as a resource for their counting.
• Work cooperatively with classmates.

After completing this project, students will be able to:

• Use a digital camera to take photos.
• Use iPhoto to import and organize photos.
• With assistance, create a photo book with text and numerals.

• PDF versions of the photo book and their story can be used in students electronic portfolios.
• The teacher can use the books to do individual assessments for identifying numerals and the specific number of objects.

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