A few weeks ago, I started reading a math story to my 5th and 6th grade math classes. This is my first year since I started teaching in 1994 that I don't have any language arts classes. I think this is a way to keep my inner reading teacher happy. Little did I know that we would have a huge Common Core Standards realignment this year, with one major focus of language arts across the curriculum. Math Book Monday, coupled with
Kid Blog, is really helping to get ahead of that change.
I think the kids are liking it. We've read four books so far (listed below). Some are a bit hokey, some are funny. Some are directed toward a younger age. All of them are teaching math concepts, which is a good thing.
I started compiling my list from on this
blog post and by asking friends on Facebook. Slowly a small list started, then I emailed my local library. Fortunately, my local library is the Cincinnati Public Library. A bigger city library, means more resources. My list is starting to grow, and I'll be happy to continue to share that list
here. I wouldn't mind if you added your thoughts, comments, and suggestions on the document. (Ironically, some of these books were recommended to me by a former student who is studying to be a math teacher.)
Later this week, I am heading back to the library for another armful of books. I can't wait for Round 2!
