Mathematizing Children's Literature

There are many ways to use stories, books and especially picture books to spark joy, curiosity and create cross-curricular connections in the classroom. 

Mathematizing Children's Literature by Allison Hintz and Anthony T. Smith is a valuable resource for highlighting the importance to nurture reading through a mathematical lens. “Stories offer a playful context for children to think as mathematicians.”  —Allison Hintz and Antony T. Smith

Below is a collection of books by grade bands to support using books as a tool to boost numeracy learning in the classroom. These are also great titles to incorporate in story workshop.

Books for K - Grade 2

	A Loud Winter's Nap	Katy Hudson	All that Tortoise wants to do is sleep, but he keeps getting woken up by his friends. Will tortoise ever be able to relax?

Books for Grades 3 - 6

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Books for Grades 6

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