Spring 2024

I Can Match Patterns

From the Set Make a Match!

What patterns can young readers find around them? Spots and stripes are common, but what about chevron? Or alternating colors? In this book, readers work to match like patterns, engaging with early STEM concepts and making connections with the world around them. Close picture-to-text correlation aids reading comprehension and makes each page achievable for beginning readers or those ready to read independently. Bright, colorful photographs and a clean design make this book a must-have for preschool library collections.

Format List Price Your Price Qty
$24.27 $18.20
Interest Level Preschool - Grade 1
Reading Level Kindergarten
Dewey Number 152.14
Lexile
ATOS Reading Level
Guided Reading Level B
Language English
Publisher Gareth Stevens
Format Reinforced book
ISBN 9781538291610
Copyright 2024
Number of Pages 24
Dimensions 7 x 7
Graphics Full-color photographs

SLJ Review of Make a Match!

With this fine series, young readers will hone both literacy and math skills while practicing matching, seriation, and one-to-one correspondence. The large-type text is very simple—only one sentence per page—and the repetitive, predictable sentence structure aids children in reading and comprehension. The titles open with an ex- clamatory sentence to heighten interest and excitement: “I can match things in/around/ at the/my __!” High-quality full-page color photos face text pages, helping clarify meaning. The final volumes, about patterns and shapes, help students focus on discerning details. Each title concludes with an activity in which students are challenged to select the items that match from a group of images or find patterns and matching shapes. All titles hone visual literacy skills and encourage readers to be more curious to observe their surroundings. VERDICT This excellent tool is recommended for schools and public libraries.

Author: Beth Gottlieb