If You Give A Mouse A Cookie By Laura Numeroff

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As educators, it is important to teach children sequencing, because it is a skill that crosses over into other curriculum areas. In children’s literature, sequencing is important, because it puts events in order form first to last, allowing a story to make sense. In math, we use sequence to solve problems and when using order of operations. In social studies, children gain a better understanding of timelines when using order.
There are many children’s literature books that teach children about sequencing and time duration. For example, “If You Give A Mouse A Cookie” by Laura Numeroff introduces the important concepts of sequencing, as well as cause and effect. The book is about a generous young boy who shares a cookie with a mouse who is really

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