Cowboys Count, Monkeys Measure, and Princesses Problem Solve by 
How Many Ways Can You Make Five? by
Explore connections between math and everyday life with your child! The activities in How Many Ways Can You Make Five? link popular children's books--which you are probably already reading with your child--with easy, fun-filled activities you can use to explore important math concepts like mapping, following directions, noticing patterns, and finding shapes.
Mathematizing Children's Literature by
Many teachers use traditional counting and shape books in math class. But what would happen if we approached any story with a math lens? How might mathematizing children's literature give learners space to ask their own questions, and make connections between stories, their lives, and the world around them? These are the questionsauthors Allison Hintz and Antony T. Smith set out to explore in Mathematizing Children's Literature: Sparking Connections, Joy, and Wonder Through Read-Alouds and Discussion as they invite us to consider fresh ways of using interactive read-alouds to nurture students as both readers and mathematicians.Inside Mathematizing Children's Literature , you'll learn how to do the following: Select picture books according to the goals of the read aloud experiencePlan and facilitate three styles of read aloud discussions - Open Notice and Wonder, Math Lens, and Story Explore UtilizeIdea Investigations - experiences that invite students to pursue literacy and math-focused ideas beyond the pages of the read aloudConnect withstudents' families and communities through storiesAlong the way, Hintz and Smith provide a wide range of picture book suggestions and appendices that include ready-to-use lesson planning templates, a form for notes, and a bookmark of guiding questions. Mathematizing Children's Literature is a practical resource you'll find yourself referring to frequently.
Read Alouds for All Learners by
In Read Alouds for All Learners: A Comprehensive Plan for Every Subject, Every Day, Grades PreK-8, Molly Ness, supported by current research and personal experiences, demonstrates the sobering effect an absence of read alouds in classrooms has on preK-8 students' comprehension skills. She provides intentional directions on planning and implementing a read-aloud routine that supports young learners' literacy development, content-area knowledge, social-emotional learning, and academic achievement. This book will help you: Understand the role of read alouds in the science of reading Develop understanding of the three-step planning process for a read aloud See current read aloud research and trends among elementary, middle, and high school teachers Gain tips targeted for each age group's social-emotional learning and cognition Capture the importance of read alouds in all content areas Create a read aloud plan for social studies, the sciences, mathematics, physical education, the arts, and electives with hands-on tools Contents: Foreword by Natalie Wexler Introduction Chapter 1: Plan the Read Aloud Chapter 2: Apply the Read Aloud Plan to Diverse Texts Chapter 3: Use Age-Appropriate Read Aloud Strategies Chapter 4: Customize Read Alouds for Various Content Areas Epilogue Appendix A: Read Aloud Planning Template Appendix B: Planning Template for Content-Area Read Alouds Appendix C: Resources for Content-Area Read Alouds Appendix D: Resources for Choosing Read Aloud Titles Appendix E: Lists of Children's Book Awards Appendix F: Further Reading Appendix G: Children's Books Cited References and Resources Index
Using Children's Literature to Teach Problem Solving in Math by
Learn how children's literature can help K-5 students see the real-life applications of mathematical concepts. This user-friendly book shows how to use stories to engage students in building critical reasoning, abstract thinking, and communication skills, all while helping students understand the relevance of math in their everyday lives. Each chapter is dedicated to one of the eight Standards for Mathematical Practice, and offers examples of children's literature that can be used to help students develop that practice. You'll find out how to: Encourage students to persevere in solving mathematical problems and use multiple approaches to find the answer; Help students reason abstractly with the aid of concrete objects and visuals; Guide students in constructing arguments to explain their reasoning and engage in critical discussion with their peers; Teach students to recognize mathematical patterns and use them to solve problems efficiently; And more! The book offers activities for beginners as well as for more advanced problem solvers. Each chapter also provides guidance for ELLs and students with special needs, so no matter your classroom environment, you'll be able to use these strategies to make math class more dynamic, engaging, and fun.
Where's the Math? Books, Games, & Routines to Spark Children's Thinking by
Make math learning both meaningful and fun by building on children's natural curiosity to help them grow into confident problem solvers and investigators of math concepts. Using five math-related questions children wonder about as a framework, this book helps you go deeper into everyday math with children by offering: A basic overview of math ideas behind matching and sorting, patterns, number sense, measuring, and spatial relationships 20 activities appropriate for children in preschool and kindergarten based on new and classic children's books, games, and classroom routines Suggestions for individualizing activities for diverse learners Recommendations for more than 75 children's books that encourage math-rich thinking and investigation Examples of intentional questions, comments, and conversations that stretch and focus children's understanding of math concepts Empower yourself with the guidance and ideas in this practical resource to use play and storytelling to challenge children to think more complexly about the math in everything they see, hear, and do.
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TumbleMath is a collection of online math picture books and chapter books that include animation and narration. Enjoy!
Mathematical Journeys: Departure Points by Biro, K., & Dick, L. K. (2019). Anchoring number talks. Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, 81, pp, 31-38.
Math Talk by
Who would have ever thought there was a direct way to connect mathematical concepts to poetry? Creative juices were certainly at work when this book of mathematical dialogues was created by Theoni Pappas. It presents a new way to enjoy and learn mathematical ideas via poetic dialogues read by two people. A new twist to mathematical themes. --24 delightful and informative poetic dialogues for exploring math ideas.-- - TOPIC POEMS INCLUDE- · Mathematics · Circles · Proper fractions · Fractals · Fibonacci numbers · One · Operations · Imaginary numbers · Möbius strip · Zero · Squares · Operations · Variables · Radicals · Triangles · · Primes · Dimensions · Golden Mean · e, & i (for three voices) · Integers · Tessellations · Even numbers · Googols · We are numbers.