How Many Things Can You Balance
on Top of Your Head?

Materials:

• Book “Ten Apples Up On Top!” by Dr. Seuss

• Student photos (printed whole body or head)

• Paper and markers

• Glue, pompoms, buttons, beads (optional)

Instructions:

• Read “Ten Apples Up On Top!” and count along with students.

• Talk about what other things they could balance on their heads.

• Give each student their photo and materials to draw or glue objects on top of their head.

• Help students count how many things they balanced.

Powerful InterACTions - PK3:

• What are you balancing on top of your head?

• How many things can you balance on top of your head?

• What happens if you add one more?

• What color are your apples (or objects)?

• Why did you choose those things?

Powerful InterACTions - PK4:

• What things did you choose to balance?

• How many things can you balance on top of your head?

• ​​What happens if you add one more?

• Who has more things balanced, you or your friend? How do you know?

• Why do you think your tower can stay up?