math/lit. lesson in one?

[suzyscq1]

Hi!
I teach 1st grade, and as part of my curriculum, I have to come up with a literature book that has a plot (story book/picture book) and deals with the math topic my students are working on-place value up to 100.

I really am having a hard time finding any books that I like that are simple to teach a math lesson/concept out of that relates to what we are studying. I know there are counting books and they are great (like, hersheys kiss, cheerioes, etc) but i need a book to have a plot.

Any thoughts?

 

[hngsmom]

Math and Literature

How about 100 Hungry Ants? It has a definite story line, problem, solution, etc. Also a great way to see how you can group different things in different ways and still have 100.

 

[NJ Teacher]

Math book

There is a series of books called Math Counts. The author is Stuart Murphy. He has many books on a variety of topics at different elementary levels. You might do an author search and see what comes up.

 

[Mrs. R]

Two Books

How about The Wolf's Chicken Stew or The King's Commissioners? Both address place value and have a plot.

 

[Mrs. O]

Circumference and the First Round Table

http://www.k-state.edu/smartbooks/Lesson016.html

Maybe this will get you started on finding other books out there that have a math/lit connection. Have fun!

 

[suzyscq1]

THanks everyone sooo much!

 

[GeorgiaYankee]

Ten Black Dots

You might try Ten Black Dots by Donald Crews for number sense and numeration.There is a resource book out called Teaching Math With Favorite Picture Books that you can get at Scholastic Book Clubs.