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I'm super excited to share my latest literature connection from Cindy Neuschwander's Sir Cumference series. These delightful books entertain older children with more complicated math topics. I firmly believe that every student enjoys a good read aloud every now and then. I especially like how this one makes our older students think. (This post does contain affiliate links.) This story takes place in medieval times when Lady Di and her husband, Sir Cumference, decide to th

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 students, because let's face it, they still enjoy picture books. This week, I'm sharing a book that includes hands-on activities to help students to differentiate between various quadrilaterals. (This post does include affiliate links.) Squares, Rectangles, and Other Quadrilaterals by David A Adler defines the different characteristics of qu

It's time for another great literature connection- this time focusing on comparing 2D shapes. In this book, Which One Doesn't Belong?...

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 was so excited when our library added a few new books. (I think they know I'm checking them all out!) This month, I'm bringing a new book from Greg Tang that connects art with problem solving. I love this book for so many reasons. Math-terpieces combines the beautiful art from several amazing artists with mathematics that encourages proble

(This post does contain affiliate links.) It's time for another great picture book addressing math concepts. This week, I'm sharing Arithmechicks Add Up by Ann Marie Stephens. This delightful picture book helps students add within 10 by making different combinations on the playground. What makes this book especially awesome is the fact that it allows for extension within every page by creating different visuals and an additional question. As the chicks play on the playgr

Check out my list of children's picture books that dive into math topics.

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 organized!) While looking through my books, I came across another favorite of mine- Goodnight Numbers by Danica McKellar. (This post does contain affiliate links.) This bedtime story takes you through the bedtime routine of a toddler by introducing the numbers one through ten. It includes the word form and digit form. What makes it truly wonderfu

(This post does contain affiliate links.) You know I love writing about picture books that have math connections. I love it so much that I would encourage you to check out all the other blog posts that discuss math literature, because there are a ton of them! Today, I want to share this gem of a book with you: We have loved this series of books and have quite a few of them on our bookshelf. My students love the crazy animal characters that are on each page. In fact, we o

(This post does contain affiliate links.) I always enjoy a great picture book, but when it connects math concepts, I'm especially...