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ashsalt's review against another edition
4.0
Recommended in a first grade math curriculum, but I didn't find it that useful to reinforce doubles facts. However, it delighted my kid, who demanded we reread it immediately.
beth_books_123's review against another edition
4.0
A very good introduction to doubling - 4*
Be careful of misconceptions as they never put more than one thing in and so try to make sure that you reinforce doubling to children.
Be careful of misconceptions as they never put more than one thing in and so try to make sure that you reinforce doubling to children.
annaeap's review against another edition
5.0
In this Chinese folktale, Mr. and Mrs. Haktak unearth a large brass pot in their garden. They are very poor and grow all of their own food. To their surprise, when an item falls into the pot, it doubles! They use the pot to make more food and money. All goes well—until Mrs. Haktak falls in! While there is a significant amount of text on each page, the illustrations follow closely along. The illustrations depict scenes in an ancient China setting with lively expressions in the round-faced characters and strong lines.
Connections to "big ideas" in math:
Algebra/Number Operations/Patterns: Sets can be changed by adding items (joining) or by taking some away (separating).
Ideas for teaching:
-What is the rule of the pot?
-If the Haktaks put X amount of [item] into the pot, how many of [item] would come out? Turn and talk to your partner, then we’ll share out.
-Extending: Can you create your own rule for a pot? Make a column of “Into the Pot” and “Out of the Pot.” When you are done, give to a partner and see if they can figure out your rule.
Considerations for use with dual-language learners (DLLs) or students with special needs: While the illustrations are beautiful, in a read-aloud, it might be hard for students—particularly DLLs or those with special needs—to make out quantities of items or identify what the object is (as the hairpins in the story look different from the hairpins they might be used to in their own homes). I might consider cut-out objects or bringing in real objects, such as pouches with coins to count, or perhaps using a projector to make the images on the page larger to more effectively model one-to-one correspondence by pointing to each object (two hairpins, two purses, 10 coins) as we read.
Connections to "big ideas" in math:
Algebra/Number Operations/Patterns: Sets can be changed by adding items (joining) or by taking some away (separating).
Ideas for teaching:
-What is the rule of the pot?
-If the Haktaks put X amount of [item] into the pot, how many of [item] would come out? Turn and talk to your partner, then we’ll share out.
-Extending: Can you create your own rule for a pot? Make a column of “Into the Pot” and “Out of the Pot.” When you are done, give to a partner and see if they can figure out your rule.
Considerations for use with dual-language learners (DLLs) or students with special needs: While the illustrations are beautiful, in a read-aloud, it might be hard for students—particularly DLLs or those with special needs—to make out quantities of items or identify what the object is (as the hairpins in the story look different from the hairpins they might be used to in their own homes). I might consider cut-out objects or bringing in real objects, such as pouches with coins to count, or perhaps using a projector to make the images on the page larger to more effectively model one-to-one correspondence by pointing to each object (two hairpins, two purses, 10 coins) as we read.
muddypuddle's review against another edition
4.0
The story, a retelling of a Chinese folktale, is fun and funny. Gentle, soft illustrations frame the story beautifully. This is an excellent read aloud to include when you want a simple Chinese folktale to enhance teaching/learning about China.
annaeap's review
5.0
In this Chinese folktale, Mr. and Mrs. Haktak unearth a large brass pot in their garden. They are very poor and grow all of their own food. To their surprise, when an item falls into the pot, it doubles! They use the pot to make more food and money. All goes well—until Mrs. Haktak falls in! While there is a significant amount of text on each page, the illustrations follow closely along. The illustrations depict scenes in an ancient China setting with lively expressions in the round-faced characters and strong lines.
Connections to "big ideas" in math:
Algebra/Number Operations/Patterns: Sets can be changed by adding items (joining) or by taking some away (separating).
Ideas for teaching:
-What is the rule of the pot?
-If the Haktaks put X amount of [item] into the pot, how many of [item] would come out? Turn and talk to your partner, then we’ll share out.
-Extending: Can you create your own rule for a pot? Make a column of “Into the Pot” and “Out of the Pot.” When you are done, give to a partner and see if they can figure out your rule.
Considerations for use with dual-language learners (DLLs) or students with special needs: While the illustrations are beautiful, in a read-aloud, it might be hard for students—particularly DLLs or those with special needs—to make out quantities of items or identify what the object is (as the hairpins in the story look different from the hairpins they might be used to in their own homes). I might consider cut-out objects or bringing in real objects, such as pouches with coins to count, or perhaps using a projector to make the images on the page larger to more effectively model one-to-one correspondence by pointing to each object (two hairpins, two purses, 10 coins) as we read.
Connections to "big ideas" in math:
Algebra/Number Operations/Patterns: Sets can be changed by adding items (joining) or by taking some away (separating).
Ideas for teaching:
-What is the rule of the pot?
-If the Haktaks put X amount of [item] into the pot, how many of [item] would come out? Turn and talk to your partner, then we’ll share out.
-Extending: Can you create your own rule for a pot? Make a column of “Into the Pot” and “Out of the Pot.” When you are done, give to a partner and see if they can figure out your rule.
Considerations for use with dual-language learners (DLLs) or students with special needs: While the illustrations are beautiful, in a read-aloud, it might be hard for students—particularly DLLs or those with special needs—to make out quantities of items or identify what the object is (as the hairpins in the story look different from the hairpins they might be used to in their own homes). I might consider cut-out objects or bringing in real objects, such as pouches with coins to count, or perhaps using a projector to make the images on the page larger to more effectively model one-to-one correspondence by pointing to each object (two hairpins, two purses, 10 coins) as we read.
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