The Read Aloud Classroom
A podcast to help elementary teachers incorporate more picture books into their school day by using read alouds across the curriculum.
Each week, I'll share picture book titles to guide you in your teaching. You'll find practical tips, innovative ideas, and a collection of handpicked picture books perfect for each subject.
Get ready to inspire, educate and empower your students with the captivating world of picture books. Happy reading!
The Read Aloud Classroom
52. Picture Books for Math??
What if I told you that your math lessons could become the highlight of your students' day—without adding a single extra minute to your already packed schedule?
In this episode, we're diving into ten incredible picture books that transform abstract math concepts into engaging, memorable experiences your students will actually love. From Greg Tang's clever counting strategies in "The Grapes of Math" to the hilarious number mystery of "7 Ate 9," these aren't just books with numbers—they're powerful tools that make mathematical thinking visual, concrete, and fun.
I know you're thinking "But I barely have time for math as it is!" Here's the thing—these picture books aren't taking time away from your instruction. They're making every minute more impactful by giving students story contexts to hang those tricky concepts on. We'll explore books for counting, fractions, place value, division, and more, plus I'll share quick implementation tips to help you seamlessly weave these into your existing math lessons. Get ready to see your students' eyes light up when math time becomes story time!
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📚 Books in this Episode:
- The Grapes of Math
- The Action of Subtraction
- The Grouchy Ladybug
- The Great Divide
- Math for All Seasons
- One Hundred Hungry Ants
- Apple Fractions
- How Much is a Million?
- Full House
- 7 Ate 9
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Keep your teaching colorful,
Sara :)
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