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5 Bedtime Math Stories to Help You Bond With The Little Ones in Your Life

Jun 17, 2022 | Stories from the Field

Are you looking for creative and intelligent ways to connect with your kids before bedtime or just encourage them to develop a positive view of mathematics over the summer? Then, take a look at these riveting stories for the little ones in your life. 

“I SPY NUMBERS” (Pre-K – 1)

We have the “I SPY NUMBERS” book for toddlers and preschoolers, which is part of a book series by Scholastic publishers. In “I SPY NUMBERS,” kids learn counting and basic math skills through simple picture clues and rhyming riddles. 

“Each Orange Had 8 Slices (Counting Books)” by Paul Giganti Jr. (Preschool – K3)

Dynamic illustrations and appealing words introduce beginning math concepts and reinforce visual literacy in this colorful book. Whether shared at home or in the classroom, this picture book is a fun way to learn basic math concepts.

Marvelous Math: A Book of Poems selected by Lee Bennett Hopkins (Preschool – K3)

In Lee Bennett Hopkins’s collection of poems from multiple poets, young readers will learn about the fun and importance of mathematics through energetic poems and vivid illustrations. 

What’s The Point of Math? By DK (K4-7)

Math makes the world go around. This educational book will give you surprising answers to everyday math challenges and unpack how math is an essential part of everyday life in ways you never imagined. Full of crazy facts, magic tricks, and beautiful illustrations, your kids will see math is interesting, fun, and not intimidating at all!

The Book of Think: Or How to Solve a Problem Twice Your Size by Marilyn Burns (K4 and up)

“This book is about what to do when you are puzzled, or perplexed, or stumped, or can’t get there from here. It’s about using your nogging. It is about being smart even when you feel dumb. This book is about how to think, even when you know you are fresh out of ideas.” – Marilyn Burns

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