We saw earlier in this section that storytelling and rich language does wonders to reinforce conceptual knowledge for young mathematicians.
Introducing a math concept through children’s literature is an excellent way to engage young learners. A narrative provides structure and helps children “mathematize,” or make meaning of a math idea in a real-world context.
Remember, the first reading of a book with your students is just for FUN! Use a text to teach a math idea during a later reading when the story is already familiar to your young learners.
Imogene’s Antlers
This whimsical story by David Small gives students opportunities to explore part-part-whole relationships with all the things that end up on Imogene’s Antlers.
Click HERE for the Imogene’s Antlers
Literacy Connection lesson plan.
For more children’s book titles for literacy connections to Addition and Subtraction, click HERE.