As a lover of literature for children (both in picture and chapter form,) I can't help but get excited when I find a book I can share with my students that has a hidden math lesson. Sea Squares is a great example of that. With my third graders, we have been creating a list of single-digit multiplication strategies so they can work on their math facts. This particular book helps students "see" square numbers in the "sea." For example, eight octopus with eight arms equals 64. Great pictures and great rhyme for easy learning and visualization of early exponent work!
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Tracey BeanGifted and Talented Teacher Archives
July 2016
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