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Count on children's books to build number sense!
Math and reading go hand in hand, especially among young children who are new to both. If you're looking for a surefire way to build number sense and reading skills at the very same time, rely on this indispensable K-2 resource. Using children's books as a springboard for standards-based learning, it provides 22 detailed lessons, all ready for immediate implementation.
The authors–one an internationally respected math professional development consultant, the other a language arts specialist–weave together the Common Core Math and ELA standards and practices, supporting you as you combine children's literature with meaningful mathematical learning experiences. Their book provides: 22 interactive, research-based investigations with detailed instructional suggestions and problem-solving tasks; High-quality children's book selections; Reflection and discussion questions and prompts for both teachers and students; Children's work pages and formative assessment tools; An online facilitator's guide
Read this book, try out its investigations, and see the results for yourself. By pairing the books kids love with the math skills they're building, you'll give them a rock-solid foundation for future learning.
Unit III: Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Unit III: Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Equality and Equations
Balancing Act
Ellen Stoll Walsh
Equal Shmequal
Virginia Kroll
Illustrated by Philomena O'Neill
Summary (Balancing Act): A story of friendship, collaboration, and cooperation between two mice and their friends—as well, a story of wonder. This brief but engaging story unfolds when two mice make a teeter-totter. One stands on one end and the other on the opposite end, balancing it. However, before long a salamander joins them and wants a turn. When it steps on one end of the teeter-totter, it's no longer balanced, but to their surprise another salamander appears and steps on the opposite end—balanced, again! The balancing act continues with other friends until one bird appears and the friends are faced with a problem, ...
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