Mathematizing Children's Literature: Sparking Connections, Joy, and Wonder Through Read-Alouds and Discussion

Authors Allison Hintz and Antony T. Smith explore how mathematizing children's literature can spark connections, joy, and wonder through read-alouds and discussions. They offer practical resources and ideas for selecting picture books, planning discussions, and connecting with students, families, and communities through stories.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 30 March 2022
Publisher: Stenhouse Publishers

Many educators still rely on traditional counting and shape books in their math classes, but what if we approached any story with a math lens? How might mathematizing children's literature give learners the opportunity to ask their own questions, make connections between stories, their lives, and the world around them? This is the question that authors Allison Hintz and Antony T. Smith set out to explore in their book Mathematizing Children's Literature: Sparking Connections, Joy, and Wonder Through Read-Alouds and Discussion. They invite us to consider fresh ways of using interactive read-alouds to nurture students as both readers and mathematicians.

Inside Mathematizing Children's Literature, you will learn how to do the following:

1. Select picture books that align with the goals of the read-aloud experience.
2. Plan and facilitate three styles of read-aloud discussions: Open Notice and Wonder, Math Lens, and Story Explore.
3. Utilize Idea Investigations, experiences that invite students to pursue literacy and math-focused ideas beyond the pages of the read-aloud.
4. Connect with students, families, and communities through stories.

Along the way, Hintz and Smith provide a wide range of picture book suggestions and appendices that include ready-to-use lesson planning templates, a form for notes, and a bookmark of guiding questions. Mathematizing Children's Literature is a practical resource that you will find yourself referring to frequently.

By mathematizing children's literature, we can unlock the full potential of stories to engage and inspire learners of all ages. Let us embrace this innovative approach and create a more mathematical and literate world for our children.

Weight: 497g
Dimension: 235 x 187 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781625311580