This week I am linking up with Kindergarten Planet and The Kindergarten Connection to talk about my favorite books to use during Math! I love incorporating books into every subject I can. I was never really great at Math, I admit, and neither is my own little man. We are both, however, lovers of books. Pulling good literature into our math lessons is a great way to engage even our most reluctant little mathematicians.
One of my very favorite math books is One Hundred Hungry Ants, by Elinor J Pinczes. It's repetitive and it rhymes, which means my kiddos LOVE it. I love it because it introduces the concept of making 100 many different ways- groups of 50, 25, 10...it's perfect for the 100th day of school! I like to tie this book in when we learn about money as well. We talk about how it takes 100 pennies, 20 nickels, 10 dimes, and 4 quarters to make a dollar.
I just got this book, Full House: An Invitation to Fractions, by Dayle Ann Dodds, last summer and I loved it! It's a cute little story about visitors joining Miss Bloom at The Strawberry Inn. I really liked it because it introduces fractions in a way that is easy for younger kids to understand. It's a great little book for K-3.
I use If You Were a Polygon by Marcie Aboff and If You Were a Quadrilateral by Molly Blaisdell when I teach my geometry unit. Both of these books do a great job of introducing shapes and the illustrations are great! It gives my kiddos great real life examples of each shape and always leads to a great discussion about the shapes we see around us.
What are your favorite books to use during math?
You shared some really great books! I had a great time reading about them! I really like the 'If I Were a Polygon' book, what a great way to introduce shapes!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for linking up and sharing your favorite math books, I learned about some new books from you!
Warmest Wishes,
Erin
Kindergarten Dragons
Hi Nicole,
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you linked up with us!! I like your book selections. I have "One Hundred Hungry Ants" and years ago a parent made colored copies of the ants, cut them out and put them on velcro. It is an excellent visual to move the ants around when reading the story. I also love the shape books you shared. I have checked them out of the library, but do not personally own them - though I'd like to.
By the way, your blog design is adorable!
Suzanne
Kindergarten Planet
What a great idea!
DeleteThanks so much for linking up! First, the name The Primary Pineapple is so catchy and fun!! Love it! I definitely want to check out that book about fractions - I am always looking for fun books that explain them in a friendly way for younger learners. Thanks for sharing your recommendations!!
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