Rich Resources: Children's Literature
Overview
Children's literature can be a welcoming way to help students learn math vocabulary and concepts. Research has shown that books provide a meaningful context for learning math, helping students understand and retain concepts more deeply in Long-term Memory. This strategy can also support the practice of culturally responsive teaching and can be used with other strategies that allow representation of all learners in the curriculum.
Example: Use This Strategy in the Classroom
See how an elementary teacher uses multicultural literature to teach math. Motivated by their curiosity about other cultures, students practiced the math skills of Counting and interpreting data as well as their Language Skills.
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Additional Resources
Additional examples, research, and professional development. These resources are possible representations of this strategy, not endorsements.
Factors Supported by this Strategy
More Physical Space Strategies
Having space where students can go supports Self-regulation and individual deliberate practice.
Providing ways for students to adjust sound level supports individual auditory needs.
Providing ways for students to meet their individual temperature needs supports focus and Self-regulation.
Spaces that are structured, organized, and clean provide increased room for collaboration and active learning.
