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 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!
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
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
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.
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?
HelpingWithMath.com: Math Worksheets, Tables, Charts & Tutoring Help Connecting Math to Literature | Creative Educator A list of children's books about math that make for great student-published books and projects. Combine amazing children's literature with math. Use this list of books to engage students in creative project work that combines reading, writing, and math. The Greedy Triangle. Marilyn Burns Have students write their own story about a geometric shape. The Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carle Have students tell their own grouchy animal story over the course of a single day to demonstrate their understanding of elapsed time. The Math Curse. Have students write their own stories about the problems they encounter during a typical school day or the problems encountered by a fire fighter, police officer, doctor, etc. The Grapes of Math. Have students write and illustrate their own math rhyming riddles. Math Fables. Have students create their own counting fable using scenes and characters from familiar stories they have read. Bunches and Bunches of Bunnies. Explore multiplication with this fun book.