Tips for Using Fish, Swish! Splash, Dash!: Counting Round and Round with children:
Before reading, point out the front and back of the book. Open the book, and look at the pages together. Guide children as they follow the text and count the sea life on each page. At the end of the book, follow the little fish and turn the book around. After reading, involve children in a game of follow the leader. Try to find objects to count as you travel!
Tips for Using Fish, Swish! Splash, Dash!: Counting Round and Round with families:
Encourage families to build fun counting games into everyday activities. While reading the story, adults and children can count together. What other objects can they count at home? Using a stamp pad, children can make fingerprint designs on paper. Add to the picture using markers or crayons to turn these prints into creatures. After the artwork is completed, count the creatures created.