Jessica Kaminski
Squares, Rectangles and Other Quadrilaterals
When we discuss picture books, a lot of them are aimed for younger grades. Every now and then you find an amazing book aimed for older...
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Jessica Kaminski
- Aug 23
- 2 min
Math Literature: Comparing Shapes
It's time for another great literature connection- this time focusing on comparing 2D shapes. In this book, Which One Doesn't Belong?...
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Jessica Kaminski
- Aug 4
- 2 min
Composing Numbers and Problem Solving with Math Picture Books
If you haven't seen my growing post of math picture books, you will want to check it out here. I try to add a new book each month and...
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Jessica Kaminski
- Jun 19
- 2 min
Balancing Expressions in Elementary School
Have you hugged a Kindergarten or Grade 1 teacher recently? If you haven't, you might need to find one after reading this post. ...
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Jessica Kaminski
- Jun 16
- 5 min
Using the Primary Mathematics Textbook Series and a Whole Lot of Great Resources
Primary Mathematics from Marshall Cavendish is Singapore's first math program published in 1982 which helped propel Singapore to #1 in...
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Jessica Kaminski
- Jun 8
- 1 min
Math Literature Arithmechicks Add Up
(This post does contain affiliate links.) It's time for another great picture book addressing math concepts. This week, I'm sharing...
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Jessica Kaminski
- May 5
- 4 min
Great Big List of Math Literature
Check out my list of children's picture books that dive into math topics.
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Jessica Kaminski
- Apr 5
- 5 min
Who and What is Singapore Math®?
Last weekend, I had the privilege of representing Marshall Cavendish at the South Carolina Great Homeschool Convention. It was an amazing...
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Jessica Kaminski
- Feb 17
- 3 min
Think Like a Reading Teacher When Solving Word Problems
You have probably noticed that I write a lot about word problems. There's a reason for that. Word problems are just plain challenging...
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Jessica Kaminski
- Feb 3
- 1 min
No Prep Valentine Math Activities
You know how much I love celebrating holidays, especially during the months of January-April when it's cold and rainy outside! Let's...
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Jessica Kaminski
- Sep 7, 2022
- 2 min
Math Literature: Goodnight Numbers and a Digital Freebie
I've been going through my library and coming across so many good favorites. (I have got to find a better way to keep them all...
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Jessica Kaminski
- Jul 30, 2022
- 1 min
Math Literature: The Action of Subtraction
(This post does contain affiliate links.) You know I love writing about picture books that have math connections. I love it so much...
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Jessica Kaminski
- Jul 22, 2022
- 2 min
Self Monitoring Using a Number Line
One year when I was teaching, I had a classroom with a lot of autistic students. These students taught me so much about how I...
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Jessica Kaminski
- Jul 11, 2022
- 3 min
Bar Modeling Make Word Problems about Operations
When students solve word problems, there can be a lot of challenges. Maybe students struggle with all the language there is to process in...
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Jessica Kaminski
- Jun 16, 2022
- 2 min
Math Literature: Lucky Beans
(This post does contain affiliate links.) I always enjoy a great picture book, but when it connects math concepts, I'm especially...
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Jessica Kaminski
- May 20, 2022
- 4 min
Lines, Angle and Protractors: Oh my!
Why do some students struggle in geometry? Help students master angles with free vocabulary and student angle practice.
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Jessica Kaminski
- Apr 29, 2022
- 3 min
Comparing and Contrasting Skills
Students begin learning about shapes in Kindergarten. They learn how to notice their differences in size, color and shape. They assign...
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Jessica Kaminski
- Mar 4, 2022
- 2 min
Flow Charts to Help Students Think Aloud in Math
Use flow charts to help students work through multi-step concepts in math.
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Jessica Kaminski
- Jan 26, 2022
- 2 min
Math Literature: 10 for Dinner
A few months back, some members asked me to include some math literature connections. You may want to check out The Doorbell Rang, The...
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Jessica Kaminski
- Oct 27, 2021
- 2 min
Growing Post: Graphing and Counting
Many of you know I love fall. I finally live somewhere that actually has fall with beautiful trees and amazing weather. I find myself...
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