Rafa Counts on Papà is such a great read. My toddler has requested it several times. He absolutely LOVES measuring things and has two of his own sewing measuring tapes.
He pulled out his trains and measured them along with Rafa and Papà. He measured the book, and even our dog.
This book is such a fun way to get little ones measuring and using numbers, even learning about different tools.
1. How many of the following counting and measuring items in the book and draw them?
Abicus
Scale
Caliper
Balance
Clocks
Stop watch
Wrist watch
Pocket watchBeaker
Measuring tape
Sewing ruler
Foldable wooden ruler
Compas
T-square
Circle the items you have not used. Research one and write two sentences below. Did you find anything not on this list?
More Activities
2. Measure items around the house with your child
3. Cut out felt hearts, cover items in the book, or put them in other toys to find
4. Seek and find some of the following items
Untied sneakers
Blue tool box
Birds nest
Yellow flowers
Half of a tea pot
A baby
Questions
1. Why do you think Papà wears two watches?
2. What do you know about this family from the book? Values, ethnicity, work, hobbies? How is your family similar of different?
3. Can you think of something besides love that is difficult to measure?
Book by Joe Cepeda and beautifully illustrated by Pura Belpré Honor
