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First Grade Teacher with experience in K-2, 7 years Masters in Curriculum & Instruction with a Triple Literacy Focus
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Objective
The goal of this session is to share information about high quality literature that can be incorporated with math instruction. Educators will understand how to apply and connect various math concepts to literature.
research say?
Literature can add to that dimension in an entertaining way when parents share the participation and enjoyment of the literature. Many childrens books have plots that include solving problems with probability, comparing numerical amounts or telling time. Parents who share in these literature opportunities at home can feel more empowered by their ability to help their child learn mathematics in a supportive and fun environment. After reading together regularly and discussing the relevant mathematics concepts, the parent and child can discover new connections and observe mathematical applications around them on a daily basis.
When?
Before introducing a new math concept With poetry or shared reading activities With an art connection To review/reteach previously taught skills To guide students as they make real world connections to math
Concepts/Skills
number sense (recognition, one to one correspondence, features: odd & even, more/less) patterns addition subtraction geometry and spatial reasoning
Extension Activity: Super Stars HOw many stars will it take you to cover your name? estimation prediction counting reasonability
Extension Activities: Each student can select a number or dot pattern then create a matching picture as they place the corresponding number of m&ms inside the hand.
number Sense
number features: {comparing and ordering}, {more/less}, and {odd/even}
Have an odd day. Students can wear odd clothing, odd numbered items, and bring in an odd collection.
patterns
Shared Writing
1. Draw a horizontal line 3. Add small curved near the2. aAddvertical line. bottom 4. Add a 4 linepage. feet. ofrectangular tiny horizontal line. the to the side. 5. Add a Pretend youre drawing6. circle. down and around a Curve like the letter j. Then circle over the top and all the way around.
7. 8. Make a letter d thats Add 8. tail. an eye. a Add disconnected. Add a curved line in the center.
A square was sitting quietly Outside his rectangular shack When a triangle came down keerplunk! And struck him in the back. I must go to the hospital, Cried the wounded square, So a passing rolling circle Picked him up and took him there. -Shel Silverstein
Shapes
Give students a copy of the poem with blank space for an illustration. After discussion, allow them to illustrate with art materials or basic shapes.
Instead of watching television, I can play basketball (sphere). Instead of watching television, I can read a book (rectangular prism). Instead of watching television, I can go to the ice cream shop with friends (cone).
addition
Use a large brown pot similar to the one from the story. Determine which items youll use for modeling and place teaching doubles facts doubles inside the pot.
subtraction
fractions
Introduction to fractions
Order pizza Bring in a cake or pie to share with students as you read/discuss books about fractions
Fraction Sundae
time
If You Were a Second. . . If You Were an Hour. . . If You Were a Day, Month, Year, Decade, Century. . .
Double Bubble Map How are analog and digital clocks alike and different?
HOw long does it take to read each story? How much longer does the original version take than the 60 second version?
measurement
Create a classroom map with student desks/tables. Label the place where each student sits.
Rearrange the room for an authors tea or cocoa house. Allow students to help you to make a plan to prepare for the number of guests.
estimation/probability
money
Money surely doesnt grow on trees, but if it did I be as happy as I can be! Count my coins carefully, and you will see the value of my money tree!
Money Tree
use plastic coins or real coins during guided math as a workmat. After practice, students can use coin stickers to make a finished example.
Problem Solving Connection: How many teeth have you lost? If the tooth fairy gave you 3 quarters for every tooth youve lost, how much money would you have?
Under my pillow I found a treat. The tooth fairy was oh so sweet! She left 3 pennies 2 nickels 1 dime How much money did she leave in all?
Students can make a directional art project that shows their bedroom. Under the pillow use sticker coins to show the amount that the tooth fairy left.
problem solving
Thinking about problem solving and equations in a more real world manner. . .
10 cookies + 5 pieces of cake = a humongous tummy ache 1 beautiful sun + birds singing in trees = a nice spring day 1 messy room + 1 bad attitude = 2 upset parents
A Great Book for Celebrating Birthdays. . . and onomatopoeia Problem Solving Question(s): How many guests came to grannys party? How many different ways can we think of to solve the problem? How many times did Mem Fox use onomatopoeia?
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