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Picture Books in Teaching Math
No matter where you go or what you do, you are always teaching something to someone, whether that is on-purpose instruction, or just plain observation. It should not be a surprise to us then that picture books and the stories they tell can also be used to teach. Today, I'm going to share several books with you that teach different math concepts.
Math Picture Books
The Power of Picture Books in Teaching Math, Science, and Social Studies: Grades PreK-8 by Lynn Columba – I have not read this one yet, but I ran across it recently and added it to my wish list. She takes 25 children's books and gives you a lesson plan for teaching a math, science or social studies lesson with that picture book. Can't wait to get it!
The Grapes of Math by Greg Tang – A book of math riddles
How Much is a Million? by David M. Schwartz
Geometry:
The Sir Cumference series by Cindy Neuschwander teaches geometry using pictures and tales of a knight who must solve mysteries and complete quests.
If You Were a Quadrilateral by Molly Blaisdell
If You Were a Polygon by Marcie Aboff
Volume:
Perimeter, Area, and Volume by David A. Adler
Fractions:
If You Were a Fraction by Trisha Speed Shaskan
Full House: An Invitation to Fractions by Dayle Ann Dodds
Time:
The Clock Struck One by Trudy Harris
Place Value:
A Place for Zero by Angeline Sparagna LoPresti
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Trena says
Very much LOVE some of the books in this math picture book series. Need to invest in them for my grandkids some day. Such sweet memories!
Katie Hornor says
Trena, there are some great books aren’t there. I love that books can often make the “hard subjects” more fun!
Chris says
Thank you my friend~
awesome titles.
I appreciate being able to link my post as well.
Happy easter~
Katie Hornor says
So glad you could link up Chris!