Sunday, June 30, 2013

Picture Book Linky Party #2: Math Books

I LOVE using picture books in my classroom, especially when I can use a book for a topic in math, science, or social studies... so I am very excited to see all of the books that are mentioned in this linky party!!
1. My first math book features one of my FAVORITE characters: Pete the Cat!! Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons is a great way to introduce subtraction.
2. The Doorbell Rang is an old favorite that is a great way to introduce the idea of division, while also talking about sharing :)
3. I LOVE Mouse Count. This is a great book to practice counting and the kiddos always enjoying acting this one out!!
4. Ten Black Dots is a great counting book; it is also a great book to use as a springboard to an art/writing project where you give each child 10 black dots to make their own picture.
5. One more book with a fun art connection: The Shape of Things!! This is a great way to review shapes... then give your students a variety of shapes in lots of colors and see what they can make!! This is always a class favorite!!
These are just a few of my favorite math books.... I can't wait to read everyone's posts in the linky party and their comments.
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9 comments:

  1. Diving Into LearningJune 30, 2013 at 2:37 PM

    I love finding new math books, thanks for sharing!

    ~Diving Into Learning

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  2. Melissa WilliamsJune 30, 2013 at 4:22 PM

    Thanks for stopping by!! I am excited to read all of the posts in this linky party... I can always use more books :)

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  3. gidgets bookwormsJune 30, 2013 at 6:17 PM

    Pete the cat is so much fun, kids really enjoy him! Love the books you picked!

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  4. Paula’s PlaceJune 30, 2013 at 6:26 PM

    I adore the The Doorbell Rang and the kids love it.
    Paula from Paula’s Place and iSURF Maths

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  5. UnknownJuly 1, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Hi, First I am your 100 follower! Congrats....hope you find many more!! I love mouse count and 10 black dots...fun linky!!
    Liz

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  6. UnknownJuly 1, 2013 at 8:45 PM

    Hi Melissa! I see we put several of the same books on our linkies. However I have not read that Pete the Cat book! My kids LOVE Pete the Cat! Thanks for posting it, I can't wait to read that one this year!
    Tess
    The Teacher and the Frog

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  7. Miss TrayersJuly 5, 2013 at 8:18 AM

    My kids love Pete the Cat! I was actually thinking about doing that for the theme of my room this year! :) The Doorbell Rang is a good one too! :)

    http://notjustchildsplay.blogspot.com/2013/07/speaking-of-math.html

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  8. ~DeAnne~July 8, 2013 at 9:10 AM

    LOVE Pete the Cat!! Great math books there!! Thanks for linking up! :)

    įƒ¦DeAnne
    First Grade and Fabulous

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  9. Love, Luck and LaughterJuly 10, 2013 at 7:10 PM

    Yes, yes, yes! Those are all books we read too! I will have to look for the Shapes of things. :)
    Em
    http://loveluckandlaughter.blogspot.com/

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