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Counting Petals: Using Flowers of Hawai'i
Counting Petals uses the counting format to introduce the lovely flowers of Hawai'i and to practice counting. The photographs were snapped with a digital camera while walking in the neighborhoods, parks, school grounds and botanical gardens in Honolulu, Hawai'i.
Counting is a forerunner in the learning of basic mathematics. Counting involves being able to match objects. In this book it is the matching of numerals in a given sequence to the petals of a flower. It also involves representing sets of objects by numerals. Children should be encouraged to count when an opportunity presents itself.
Counting is a forerunner in the learning of basic mathematics. Counting involves being able to match objects. In this book it is the matching of numerals in a given sequence to the petals of a flower. It also involves representing sets of objects by numerals. Children should be encouraged to count when an opportunity presents itself.
32 pages, Paperback
First published April 9, 2009
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February 7, 2026
Counting Petals: Using Flowers of Hawai’i by Nancy C. Whitman is a beautifully simple yet profoundly educational book that merges early mathematics with the natural beauty of Hawaii. Whitman’s approach of pairing numerals with the petals of flowers creates a tactile and visual learning experience for young readers, fostering both curiosity and comprehension. The photographs, captured during walks through neighborhoods, parks, and botanical gardens in Honolulu, offer authenticity and invite children to explore the world around them with fresh eyes.
What stands out in this work is how seamlessly it combines observation of the natural world with the foundational concepts of counting. The book encourages hands-on engagement, making mathematics not just a subject to study, but a lens through which children can see patterns and relationships in their environment. This makes Counting Petals a valuable resource for parents, educators, and early learners alike, as it cultivates both scientific awareness and numeracy in a visually compelling way
What stands out in this work is how seamlessly it combines observation of the natural world with the foundational concepts of counting. The book encourages hands-on engagement, making mathematics not just a subject to study, but a lens through which children can see patterns and relationships in their environment. This makes Counting Petals a valuable resource for parents, educators, and early learners alike, as it cultivates both scientific awareness and numeracy in a visually compelling way
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