Back to School Adapted Book | Colors and Counting 1–5 | Trolls at School

Build early math and vocabulary skills with this interactive back to school adapted book, Trolls At School! Students practice colors, counting 1–5, number words, and color words through a fun, silly story.

In this hands-on activity, students follow along as they place the correct number of trolls on each page and answer simple questions like “How many?” and “What color?” With two levels of matching included, this resource is easy to differentiate and is perfect for Pre-K, ECSE, autism support, and special education classrooms, as well as small groups, centers, and independent work.

How To Use It:

This adapted book specifically focuses on the numbers 1-5 and identifying colors.

In this activity, the teacher or therapist reads the story to a small group of students as students follow along, and place the correct number of trolls on each page. They must also answer the questions: "How Many Trolls?" and "What Color?" and place the correct number and color (or number word and color word, depending on their level on each page.

Sample Text:

"On the first day of school, I walked through the door,

And one little troll stomped on the floor.

(Turn Page)

Oh Wow! That was so cool! I saw one, one red troll at school!

(Turn Page)

I walked to the classroom and looked for my chair,

And two little trolls were stomping right there.

(Turn Page)

Oh Wow! That was so cool! I saw, two yellow trolls at school!

This book also includes two levels of matching for differentiation.

Students working at an independent level can work through the book at a literacy center or workstation.