How to Use Picture Books to Support Math Learning
If you already follow us on Instagram you probably already know we have 5 kids between the two of us, all under the age of 10. From the time our babies were born we have been reading to them. Why? Because we know how important it is for their reading development and it’s an engaging way to teach your children about different things and perspectives. We are both avid Chicago Public Library users and are huge fans of putting books on hold online.
Here is the process you can take to bring home books for our kids:
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Visit your local library and get a free library card.
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Get set up on the library’s portal.
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Find a list of books you want to check out from the library. Below you will find a list of books Amanda checked out from the library this week. We are also fans of BRIGHTLY book lists.
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Use your list to add books to your hold list on the portal.
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When you get the email that most of the books are on hold, visit the library and pick up your books (don’t forget your bag for your haul!)
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Bring them home and watch your kids’ eyes light up!
We usually focus on a “theme” when looking for book lists. For example, Black History Month in February or Back to School in September. But we ALWAYS include books centered around math, as well as books that are at our children’s reading levels. You can even have your kids tell you which books they want you to put on hold. Here's a list you can print off to have them fill out. Happy reading!
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A Computer Called Katherine By Suzanne Slade
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Mathattack! By Joan Horton
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Divide and Ride By Stuart J. Murphy
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365 Penguins By Jean-Luc Fromental
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Game Time! By Stuart J. Murphy
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Bats Around the Clock By Kathi Appelt
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Up, Down and Around By Katherine Ayres