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.
Grandfather Tang's Story
This story within a story follows two brothers who magically transform into different animals. Follow along with tangram puzzle pieces to recreate their animal shapes.
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Literacy Connection lesson plan.
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