Three Lessons: Using Storybooks to Teach Math Literature adds some staying power to classroom Math! Children's books spark students' imaginations in ways that exercises in textbooks or workbooks often don't. When I visit classrooms, I find that connecting math to literature can boost the confidence of those who love books but are “math-wary.” And students who love the abstraction of math can learn to appreciate stories in a whole new way. Here are just three of the many possible lessons based on favorite classroom read alouds. Lesson #1: Addition with Quack and Count When I first read Keith Baker's wonderful Quack and Count (Harcourt Brace, 1999), I knew it would be ideal for a first-grade lesson about ways to break numbers apart into different addends. Lesson #2: Teaching Measurement with Inch by Inch In Leo Lionni's Inch by Inch (HarperTrophy, 1996), a clever inchworm persuades a robin to spare his life by offering to measure the robin's tail. Lesson #3: Teaching Mental Math with Night Noises
Math Books for Kids: The Best Method for Using Them in the Classroom This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. View disclosure policy HERE. The ULTIMATE GUIDE to the BEST math books for kids in primary grades, K-2. 4 Reasons to Use Children’s Books to Teach Math 1. I love children’s literature. 2. Books are another vital math tool for teachers to use during lessons. 3. Books can connect math concepts to the world around us. 4. Incorporating appropriate literature into the lives of children is essential for building literacy skills. How-To Integrate Math Books for Kids Books make great introductions to lessons. Books can also be used as the math lesson as well. Books are useful in reinforcing a math concept taught. The Best Math Books for Kids in Primary Integrating children’s literature into your math lessons is simple enough but requires a bit of planning. I have compiled a list of what I believe to be the best books for teaching math in primary grades available at this time. Success!
Q&A: Effective Math Instruction Using Children's Literature | Math Solutions Carolyn Felux answered the following question about effective math instruction using children’s literature. Q. I have an opportunity to work with my district’s language arts coordinator to help teachers use children’s literature in their mathematics instruction. Although I’ve witnessed a few remarkable math lessons using children’s books, my own experience with using literature to teach math is limited. A. What is the value of spending instructional time in mathematics class using children’s books? We appreciate the opportunity to respond to your question.
Using Children’s Literature to Motivate Math Lessons Teachers often use children’s literature to enhance or supplement a lesson in language arts, social studies or science. It’s not too often that you hear about teachers using children’s literature in math lessons. I’m not sure if it’s because teachers don’t know how to, or if it’s that they never realized how easy and effective it can be. How Can Literature Enhance Math Lessons? According to research, using children’s literature in math lessons can enhance learning in many ways. Provide meaningful context for mathematical content. Math becomes more interesting when a child can make a math connection in a story. Learn about why students forget material they’ve covered in class and tips to... Using technology when teaching can help engage students and get them excited... Incorporating visual learning strategies into your teaching is important for... The modern-day classroom has to account for a variety of learning styles in... Math-Related Children’s Books Counting, Adding Measurement “Mr. Money
Bridging Literature and Mathematics by Visualizing Mathematical Concepts Overview Featured Resources From Theory to Practice Math-related, informational books, like Steve Jenkins' Actual Size and David M. back to top Interactive Venn Diagram: Students use this online tool to compare and contrast the elements of two stories read in class. Multigenre Mapper: Students use this online tool to publish their writing, including a drawing and three written texts. Stephanie Harvey suggests that teachers "surround kids with compelling nonfiction of every type and form" (13) and provide children with time to "research topics of interest and to practice reading and writing strategies" (14). Further Reading Harvey, Stephanie. Whitin, David J. & Phyllis Whitin. 2004. National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. 2000. National Research Council. 1996.
Math Book Lists Math in Children's Literature 205K+Save New Update! Dec. 28, 2016My goal is to gradually update this list with new links. You can see which sections have been updated by looking for New! after each heading. New! Latest Update: March 8, 2014 I try to update the following list of Math Books for Kids on a regular basis. Why Do I Keep Up This List? Linking Children's Literature to Math A few important notes about this list: 1. 2. 3. Addition/Subtraction 12 Ways to Get 11, Eve Merriam *The 329th Friend , Marjorie Weinman Sharmat (lesson)The Action of Subtraction , Brian Cleary Centipede's 100 Shoes , Tony RossEach Orange Had 8 Slices , Paul Giganti (also multiplication)Elevator Magic , Stuart Murphy (subtracting) The Grapes of Math , Greg TangThe King's Commissioners , Aileen Friedman (addition, skip counting) Math Appeal , Greg Tang Math Fables , Greg TangMath For All Seasons , Greg TangMath-terpieces , Greg Tang Monster Math , Stuart Murphy (building equations)The Real Princess: A Mathematical Tale , D.
Math and Literature -- A Match Made in the Classroom! If you are seeking a new way to add relevancy to your classroom math activities, the answer may be right in your school library! Literature is the ideal vehicle to help your students see the importance of numbers in their daily lives. Included: Author Marilyn Burns is one educator who says, "Math and literature together? Why not!" She shares her thoughts with Education World. "I've found throughout my teaching career that students are my best teachers, that the more I understand how children think and reason, the better I'm able to find ways to help them learn," author Marilyn Burns told Education World. In Books by Marilyn Burns, Burns uses traditional and original literature to address mathematical concepts. "Combining math and literature in classroom activities is a way for teachers to invite children into the world of math," stated Burns. An educator who began teaching secondary mathematics in 1962, Burns describes the start of her writing career as a "fluke."
Print and Play Math Games! - Susan Jones My first graders have always L-O-V-E-D games and so do I! As a teacher, it is the perfect way to engage your learners in skill and have them practice, practice, practice. When students are highly engaged, not only are they learning but it gives you an opportunity to meet with students who may need a little more help or some enrichment in a particular area. I am a fan of a simple and engaging games that your students can play over and over and over so I created a line of games that I am over-the-moon excited about called:Print, Play, LEARN! These are simple partner games that you just print out, the students play, and they are LEARNING the whole time. pencils crayons dice paperclips cubes! I will be creating 6 different partner games for each of the following math subjects: Addition Subtraction Number Sense Place Value Time Measurement Money 2D/3D shapes That will be 48 different math games to print and play in your classroom! Roll and Race: board and color in that spot. Number Crash: Plus What?