Category Archives: Number Concepts

While I was away for the summer break a new book found it’s way to my desk Teddy Bear Math by Barbara Barbiere McGrath. This book can engage children in a delightful exploration of counting, estimation, sorting, addition and graphing. … Continue reading →

Posted on September 9, 2011 by bethsmathbooks | Leave a comment

Ten Flashing Fireflies

Posted on July 22, 2011 by bethsmathbooks

“What do we see in the summer night?Ten flashing fireflies burning bright!Catch the one twinkling thereLike a star.One flashing firefly in our jar.” One of my favorite childhood memories is sitting on my grandmother’s porch at dusk waiting for the … Continue reading →

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Happy May Day

Posted on May 1, 2011 by bethsmathbooks

May is a traditional holiday in many cultures. It is similar to the Labor Day holiday celebrated here in the United States. As we celebrate the contributions workers make to all of our lives. let’s also note that none of … Continue reading →

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Odd or Even ?

Posted on April 26, 2011 by bethsmathbooks

In developing number concepts and number sense children learn to recognize numbers as odd or even. Two books that are helpful are Even Steven and Odd Todd by Kathryn Cristaldi and Bears Odd, Bears Even by Harriet Ziefert. Opportunities to … Continue reading →

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