Ten frogs jump on a log one after the other until they all fall off.

Fat Frog Fat Frog relaxes in childlike poses, enjoying the sun and the peace and quiet of the swamp. Eyes close as he dozes off for a little nap. Suddenly, his nap is interrupted by a buzzing sound.... Is someone sawing up Fat Frog's favorite log? Is it a bee? Fat Frog does not like the sting of bees! Eyes wide open, Fat Frog now sees the source of this buzzing and the adventure begins! Many years ago, in a little pool of shallow clear chilly water at the base of Mt. Shasta, Rosette saw a tiny green tree frog skimming along the gravel. She gently picked him up and he cuddled in the warmth of her palm. Her love of frogs began. Rosette Hurst is in the process of publishing several other children's short stories. Look for them at your favorite Book Store or online.

A hungry hawk tempts a frog with a tasty dish of flies.

If you' ve ever questioned how to make math stations work, you' ll find this photo-filled, idea-packed resource invaluable. This book extends Debbie Diller' s best-selling work on literacy work stations and classroom design to the field of mathematics. In Math Work Stations you' ll find ideas to help children develop conceptual understanding and skills, use math vocabulary as they talk about their mathematical thinking, and connect big ideas to meaningful independent exploration and practice. This book details how to set up, manage, and keep math stations going throughout the year. There' s even a chapter devoted solely to organizing and using math manipulatives. Each chapter includes: key concepts based on NCTM and state math standards; math vocabulary resources and literature links; suggested materials to include at each station for the corresponding math content strand; ideas for modeling, troubleshooting, differentiating, and assessment; and reflection questions for professional development.Throughout the book, Debbie has included hundreds of color photos showing math work stations in action from a variety of classrooms in which she has worked. Charts, reproducible forms, and math work stations icons are included to provide everything you' ll need to get started with stations in your classroom right away.