Integrating children's literature with the teaching of mathematics
 





Background for Teachers

Incorporating children's literature into the teaching of mathematics is vital to creating concrete conceptual understanding of abstract mathematic concepts.

One of the most famous and pioneering authors in this field is, of course, Marilyn Burns. She has authored several books, both resources for teachers and actual children's literature.

Recommended Literature


Here is a list of some of our favorite books.

Teaching Fractions Books

Searchable Database of Children's Literature


The California Department of Education also has an excellent searchable database of appropriate literature for state standards.

Another list sorted by topic
Integrated Unit

Collections: An Integrated Unit for Grades K-1
Unit Overview
Addition
Graphing
Graphing and Sorting
More and Less
Missing Pieces
Measurement
Greater Than and Less Than
Lesson Plans


The Great Divide Lesson Plan

Grantfather Tang's Story

More Lesson Plans

A Year's Worth of Lessons
 


Great Sites for Teachers

Open Court Resources.com

Thinking Maps.org

Treasures Resources.com

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