Teaching our children to think and reason mathematically is a challenge, not because students can’t learn to think mathematically, but because we must change our own often deeply-rooted teaching habits. This is where instructional routines come in. Their predictable design and repeatable nature support both teachers and students to develop new habits.
Math by the Book is a K–5 resource dedicated to teaching mathematics strategically through literature. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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. 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.
High school math is failing many students. Out-of-date and stale curricula are not only dull, but perpetuate inequity by limiting opportunities and failing to prepare a majority of students for life in the 21st century.
Listening to Learn is a K–5 digital interview tool that helps teachers learn how their students reason numerically. The interviews can be used throughout the year to help guide instructional planning. Listening to Learn also includes interactive professional learning labs to support teachers.
