The Math by the Book Series
Stories create a space where students can explore their mathematical thinking and understanding in unique ways. Children's literature offers memorable opportunities to discuss mathematical ideas and connect those ideas to meaningful contexts. The Math by the Book series is dedicated to connecting literacy to math and teaching mathematics strategically through literature. Real learning comes from authentically and purposefully linking a story to important mathematical concepts.
Susan O'Connell, Jonelle Bell, Laura Connell
Math by the Book: Kindergarten supports strategically teaching kindergarten mathematics skills and concepts through children's literature. Packaged with Grandma’s Purse by Vanessa Brantley-Newton—and highlighting 20 different children's books—this resource will support teaching and learning throughout the year.
Through stories, math comes to life
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Susan O'Connell, Marcy Myers, Georgina Rivera
Math by the Book: First Grade supports strategically teaching grade 1 mathematics skills and concepts through children's literature. Packaged with Thanking the Moon: Celebrating the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival by Grace Lin—and highlighting 20 different children's books—this resource will support teaching and learning throughout the year.
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Susan O'Connell, Dawn Day Jacobs, Brandi Moore
Math by the Book: Second Grade supports strategically teaching grade 2 mathematics skills and concepts through children's literature. Packaged with Max’s Words by Kate Banks—and highlighting 20 different children's books—this resource will support teaching and learning throughout the year.
Through stories, math comes to life
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Susan O'Connell, T. Jemison, Gabr'l C. Stackhouse
Math by the Book: Third Grade supports strategically teaching grade 3 mathematics skills and concepts through children's literature. Packaged with Bilal Cooks Daal by Aisha Saeed—and highlighting 20 different children's books—this resource will support teaching and learning throughout the year.
Through stories, math comes to life
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Susan O'Connell, Donna Boucher, Mary Trinkle
Math by the Book: Fourth Grade supports strategically teaching grade 4 mathematics skills and concepts through children's literature. Packaged with Sweet Potato Pie by Kathleen D. Lindsey—and highlighting 20 different children's books—this resource will support teaching and learning throughout the year.
Through stories, math comes to life
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Susan O'Connell, Margie Pearse, Danielle Moore
Math by the Book: Fifth Grade supports strategically teaching grade 5 mathematics skills and concepts through children's literature. Packaged with Tía Isa Wants a Car by Meg Medina—and highlighting 20 different children's books—this resource will support teaching and learning throughout the year.
Through stories, math comes to life
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The Math by the Book K-5 Bundle offers all six grade-level packs in this series at a discount!
Learn more about this classroom resource at MathByTheBook.com.
Through stories, math comes to life
Stories create a space where students can explore their mathematical thinking and understanding in unique ways. Children’s literature... more